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Akiko Yano is a revered figure in Japanese music, blending jazz, pop, and folk since her early breakthrough. Debuting with Japanese Girl in 1976 and tapping international session players from Los Angeles and New York City, she carved a path as a fearless songwriter and pianist. Her collaborations span iconic acts like Yellow Magic Orchestra and innovative cross-genre projects such as Yanokami with Rei Harakami. In recent years, Yano has released and performed with top-tier artists, including the duo album Kimi ni Aitaiんだ, とても (2023) with Soichi Noguchi, and the 2024 live release Step Into Paradise - Live in Tokyo with Hiromi Uehara. In 2025, she brings the Akiko Yano Trio to Blue Note Tokyo, live highlights featuring Will Lee and Chris Parker. We’ve got you covered for secure, straightforward ticket access to all her performances in Tokyo and beyond.