Japanese Music（日本の音楽)- Yuna Ito

I haven't been up-to-date on Japanese music lately but I have all-time favorites.

I listen to a lot of of Japanese Pop (JPop).

I will do a post a day on my favorite artists.

Today's singer: Yuna Ito

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Born in Los Angeles, Yuna Ito started to become interested in singing in Hawaii, where her family moved to. She originally debued as an actress in Korea. Then she moved to Japan to pursue her singing passion.

In 2005, she was casted in an acting role in the manga-based Japanese series "Nana" where she sang the theme song for: "Endless Story." This song started her whole singing career.

Since then, she has made 13 singles, 2 albums, and won 7 awards. Including 3 "best new artist" awards and MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Asia from Japan.

"Endless Story" is one of my favorite songs of hers.
This is a slow ballad of hers.
It showcases her amazing voice.
It was #1 and #2 for weeks and named "Best Love Song of 2005"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb49N8UZQb0

A year later, another hit-single debuted: "Stuck on You" which is my personal favorite.

This is an upbeat and happy song.

It makes me want to dance and sing along.

I play this when I am having a bad day to cheer me up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck1QhW4v71I

So those are my favorite songs of Yuna Ito and I will post more artists later!

Her official site: http://www.yunaweb.com/

Her blog: http://playlog.jp/yuna/blog/