Yuzu (band)
Yuzu (Japanese: ゆず) is a Japanese popular music duo. Its members are Kitagawa Yujin (Japanese: 北川悠仁) and Iwasawa Kouji (Japanese: 岩沢厚治). Both of the band members come from Yokohama in the Kanagawa Prefecture. At first, they sung on the street in Yokohama. They have known each other since they were small children.
Yuzu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Pop, Folk music |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Senha and Company, Toy's Factory, Avex Taiwan |
| Members | Yujin Kitagawa (vocals, guitar, harmonica, kazoo, whistle), Kōji Iwasawa (vocals, guitar, blues harp, kazoo) |
They are famous for their concerts in front of the department store, Matsuzakaya in Isezakicyo in Yokohama. They officially debuted in 1997. The first CD was 'Yuzu no Moto'.
Singles
| Release Date | Title | Japanese | |
| 1st | March 6, 1998 | Natsuiro | 夏色 |
| 2nd | September 18, 1998 | Shōnen | 少年 |
| 3rd | November 11, 1998 | Karappo | からっぽ |
| 4th | January 20, 1999 | Itsuka | いつか |
| 5th | March 17, 1999 | Sayonara Bus | サヨナラバス |
| 6th | August 18, 1999 | Sentimental | センチメンタル |
| 7th | September 29, 1999 | Tomodachi no Uta | 友達の唄 |
| 8th | November 25, 1999 | Kokoro no Mama ni Kuzuboshi |
心のままに くず星 |
| 9th | May 31, 2000 | Aa, Seishun no Hibi | 嗚呼、青春の日々 |
| 10th | October 18, 2000 | Tobenai Tori | 飛べない鳥 |
| 11th | May 23, 2001 | Three Count | 3カウント |
| 12th | February 13, 2002 | Again Two | アゲイン2 |
| 13th | February 20, 2002 | Koi no Kayōbi | 恋の歌謡日 |
| 14th | October 17, 2002 | Mata Aeru Hi Made | またあえる日まで |
| 15th | February 5, 2003 | Ao | 青 |
| 16th | February 12, 2003 | Kokyū | 呼吸 |
| 17th | February 19, 2003 | Sanban-sen Suiheisen |
3番線 水平線 |
| 18th | February 26, 2003 | Sumire | スミレ |
| 19th | October 22, 2003 | Hokōsha Yūsen Nō |
歩行者優先 濃 |
| 20th | June 2, 2004 | Sakuragicho Shumi no Haba Yume no Chizu |
桜木町 シュミのハバ 夢の地図 |
| 21st | July 22, 2004 | Eikō no Kakehashi | 栄光の架橋 |
| 22nd | November 9, 2005 | Chōtokkyū Hi wa Mata Noboru |
超特急 陽はまた昇る |
| 23rd | March 7, 2007 | Harukaze | 春風 |
| 24th | February 6, 2008 | Story | ストーリー |
| 25th | June 25, 2008 | Yesterday and Tomorrow | |
| 26th | November 5, 2008 | Shishikababū | シシカバブー |
Albums
- Yuzu no Moto (1997)
- Yuzuman (1998)
- Yuzu Ikka (1998)
- Utajiki -Sakura Saku Hen- (1999)
- Yuzuen (1999)
- Yuzuman no Natsu (2000)
- Tobira (2000)
- Utajiki -Futari no Biggu (Eggu) Sho Hen- (2001)
- Yuzumoa (2002)
- Sumire (2003)
- Yuzu Sumairu (2003)
- 1 -ONE- (2004)
- Home [1997-2000]
- Going [2001-2005]
- Ribon (2006)
- Yuzunone(2007)
- Wonderful World(2008)
VHS
- Futari (March 17, 1999)
- Rokkasen Kin (February 16, 2000)
- Rokkasen Gin (February 16, 2000)
- Futari Akiaji (April 12, 2000)
- TOBIRA TOUR 2000-2001 (April 4, 2001)
- Futari no Biggu (Eggu) Sho -2jikan 53fun TOKYO DOME Kanzen Nokattoban- (December 26, 2001)
- Sutajiamu Manin On(raku)satsu -Netto! Bomb Odori- (January 23, 2002)
- Koi no Kayobi (August 7, 2002)
- Rokkasen Kurenai (January 22, 2003)
- Rokkasen Sumire (May 21, 2003)
- Sumire (October 22, 2003)
Other websites
- Yuzu Net Archived 2004-07-21 at the Wayback Machine - An official website
- Yuzu Official Website