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Songwriter
Miyuki Nakajima
Famoose for
Writing Japanese popular songs including Wakareuta and Earthly Stars.
Wakareuta · Yakai
- Born
- 23 February 1952
- Birthplace
- Sapporo
More people
Miyuki Nakajima
Miyuki Nakajima is a Japanese singer-songwriter whose work spans records, songs for other performers and experimental theatre.
Early life
Hokkaido
Grew up in Sapporo, Iwanai and Obihiro.
University
Graduated from Fuji Women’s University in 1974.
Career
- Mid-1970s
Recording debut
Signed to Canyon Records.
- 1977
Breakthrough
Had a hit with Wakareuta.
- 1989
Yakai
Began a series of experimental theatrical performances.
Selected work
Wakareuta
An early hit also known as The Parting Song.
Yakai
Combines her scripts and songs.
Earthly Stars
Theme music for Project X.
Beyond work
Language
Served on Japan’s National Language Council.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical data and references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: 中島みゆきさん. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.