On January 9, according to the obituary issued by Japanese singer Yashiro Aki's office, Yashiro Aki died of illness on December 30, 2023, at the age of 73. The firm revealed that Yashiro Aki’s funeral was completed on January 8, and the mayor of Yashiro City, his hometown, Hiroki

2024-01-12 14:26:02 entertainment 8013℃

January 9, according to the obituary released by Japanese singer Yashiro Aki's office, Yashiro Aki passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 73. Office revealed that Yashiro Aki’s funeral was completed on January 8, and the mayor of his hometown Yashiro City, Nakamura Hiroki, delivered a eulogy.

Yatsushiro Aki, whose original name was Masuda Meidai, was born in Yashiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. His stage name Yashiro was taken from the name of his hometown. At the age of 15, Yashiro Aki came to Tokyo alone to work as a resident singer at the Ginza Club. In 1971, he made his official debut with the single "I Will Love You Even If You Die". Yatsushiro Aki was one of the most important singers in the Japanese music scene from the early 1970s to the late 1980s. His music works are very popular, among which songs such as "Tearful Love", "The Admiration of Rain", "The End of Love" and "Song of the Boat" have produced many hits. It has a huge impact and is widely praised internationally.

Yashiro Aki's songs have left a profound mark on cross-cultural exchanges. Her songs have been adapted into "Little Rain, Little Rain" by Huang Yiling. Teresa Teng's "Sweet Little Rain" and "Little Bits in the Rain" are all covers of her popular songs.

Yatsushiro Aki and Teresa Teng were also close friends. After Teresa Teng passed away from illness, Yashiro Aki sang "Airport" in Japanese and Chinese to commemorate her friend Teresa Teng at her concert, which moved the audience.

Screenshot of the duet between Teresa Teng (left) and Yashiro Aki in the 1980s

At the age of 70, Yashiro Aki announced her divorce from her husband. The other party was a singer and later became Yashiro Aki's manager. The two have known each other for nearly 50 years. Announced their marriage in 1994. This news also shocked many people at the time.

In addition to being a singer, Yatsushiro Aki is also a painter and actor. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Paris Salon for five consecutive years, and she is the first foreign artist to become a permanent member of the exhibition. In addition, she also guest-starred in several screen works such as the Taiga drama "Hideyoshi".

It is reported that Yashiro Aki reported to the agency that he was feeling unwell in September last year. After seeking medical treatment many times, he was diagnosed with collagen disease. This is a disease caused by mutations in collagen and collagen genes. It may cause unexplained fever, rash, joint pain and swelling, muscle pain and other uncomfortable symptoms to patients. It took only four months from the time was diagnosed with collagen disease to his death. It also makes many fans regret .

Yashiro Aki's last public appearance was as a guest at the "Hino Haomasa Quintet" concert on September 9 last year, which also became the last performance in her life.

Many netizens left messages saying it was a pity, but classic songs will never be forgotten.