"Tokyo" is the fourth single by the
Japanese
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* Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan
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artist
Yui. It was released January 18, 2006, under
Sony Records
Sony Records was a record label founded by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner in 1963. It was not affiliated with Sony Group Corporation.
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.
The title track recounts her feelings as she left her hometown of
Fukuoka
is the List of Japanese cities by population, sixth-largest city in Japan and the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The city is built along the shores of Hakata Bay, and has been a center of international commerce since ancient times. ...
to go to
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, pursuing her music dreams according to the lyrics of the song.
The music video was directed by
Takahiro Miki
is a Japanese film director, film, television director, television and music video director.
Works Films
TV series
*''Dragon Seinendan'' (2012)
*''Irodorihimura'' (2012, episode 4)
*''My Undead Yokai Girlfriend'' (2024)
Music videos
*"Tomorr ...
.
Track listing
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
References
2006 singles
Yui (singer) songs
Songs written by Yui (singer)
Songs about Tokyo
2005 songs
Sony Music Entertainment Japan singles
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