Fukuyama Masaharu の Heart

Recording Story: Searching for the path to “Zankyo” with Fukuyama Masaharu
– Inoue Akira, Music Director

■ When was the first time you met Fukuyama-san?
The first time was in the studio, when we were recording the bonus track “Haru Natsu Aki Fuyu” (春夏秋冬, Spring Summer Autumn Winter) for the single “Sakurazaka” (桜坂released 2000)*1. I had participated [...]

Yanai-san *1 said to me on-site when we were shooting for the CM, “I guess if it’s Fukuyama-san, you probably won’t pay heed when you’re being told how good you look.” Of course I listen to it (laugh). But the reason why people will say it, is because in that environment, we have the [...]

Michishirube Tour / Ryoma-den

People often don’t notice that I’m around, it’s true! It happens all the time!
Like in Nagoya, the person who helps me bring my guitars on-stage to change is Oba-kun, I’ve known him for more than 10 years. I don’t remember whether it was before or after the show, but I was [...]

The following is an extract from Masha’s MC in his comeback concert in June 1998 (age 29). This was his first live after almost 3 years of rest. It was a private concert, specially arranged for the press, media and related personnel in the entertainment industry. Although not opened to public, the entire concert was [...]

Interview with Oristar (Only Star) 2009.07.27 (No. 28-1500)

■ Can you still remember your first ever interview?
F: Not at all.
■ It was the (Oricon) issue of April 9, 1990. The introduction at the very beginning said – “Because he doesn’t dance, he can’t walk properly when listening to the walkman, this unique 21-year-old”, [...]

Interview with Oristar (Only Star) 2009.07.27 (No. 28-1500)

■ A letter from our readers: “When you first started your ero-talk, did your management company say anything to you?” (Aichi Prefecture 愛知縣, 14 years old female)
F: Not at all. Up to now, my management company has never exercised any restriction on what I say, not [...]