This fall, Okayama-born singer-songwriter Chiai Fujikawa, who is celebrating her eighth anniversary since debut, will make her first appearance at Billboard Live Yokohama to commemorate the milestone. She has drawn deep empathy from listeners with her sincere, unflinching portrayal of daily frustrations and conflicts, as well as faint hope, and her steadfast willingness to accompany the stories. Her notable tracks include the representative song “Laika,” and the West Japan heavy-rain disaster reconstruction song “That Day, That Time,” with lyrics by Nobu of the hometown duo Chidori who grew up in the same area, as well as the ending theme for the TV anime “The Rising of the Shield Hero,” among many other engaging songs. Furthermore, the music videos for “Kimi no Namae” and “While I’m By Your Side” have both racked up high view counts, underscoring her solid presence as one of the leading singer-songwriters of the Reiwa era. Her voice, blending delicacy and strength, will resonate with the club-scene’s refined sound and vividly depict the emotions woven into her songs. On Billboard Live’s stage, unlike a live house or a hall, enjoy an exquisite moment as you fully experience eight years of her journey and the present-day Chiai Fujikawa.