Nao Matsuzaki's Signature Song "Kawaberinoie" Live Recording Digitally Released Today!!

May 12, 2026, Release: Album Jacket for 'Nao Matsuzaki at Billboard Live'

Singer-songwriter Nao Matsuzaki has digitally released the live recording of her signature song "Kawaberinoie" today, May 12 (Tuesday), from billboard JAPAN RECORDS.

This work, 'Nao Matsuzaki at Billboard Live,' includes "Kawaberinoie" performed at the Billboard Live Yokohama 2nd Stage concert held in February 2026. It is a work that captures the live atmosphere and sense of presence as it is.

"Kawaberinoie" has been a long-loved theme song for "Document 72 Hours." In this live version, the arrangement allows listeners to feel the "current" Nao Matsuzaki, with her matured singing voice and more direct emotional expression.

Since her debut in 1998, she has sincerely delivered her words and music, unswayed by trends. Her expression, embodying strength within tranquility, has garnered support across generations.

Furthermore, her appearance on "Uta-Con," to be broadcast live on NHK General on May 19 (Tuesday), has also been decided. Her appearance will be in a special feature showcasing numerous famous songs, and attention is gathering on Nao Matsuzaki's unique expressive power and presence. Following the release of the live recording, she will deliver her "current" singing voice to the entire nation through this media appearance.

Release Information:

'Nao Matsuzaki at Billboard Live'

- Tracklist:
- Kawaberinoie (Billboard Live Yokohama 2nd Stage)
- Lyrics & Music: Nao Matsuzaki
- Release Date: May 12, 2026
- Distribution Link: https://ultravybe.lnk.to/Kawaberinoie
- Billboard Japan Records Official HP: https://billboardjapan-records.com/

Media Information:

- Program Name: "Uta-Con"
- Broadcast Date & Time: May 19 (Tuesday), 7:57 PM~
- Broadcast Station: NHK General
- Program HP: https://www.nhk.or.jp/utacon/

Nao Matsuzaki Profile:

Singer-songwriter.

Since her debut in '98, she has continued to sing unique music where conflicting sensibilities, such as strength and delicacy, adult and child, coexist.

She has released 9 albums to date.

From 2006 to the present, her song "Kawaberinoie" has been used as the theme song for NHK General's 'Document 72 Hours,' becoming a signature song loved by all generations.

Also, since 2016, she has been active as the guitar vocalist for the band "Shika no Ichizoku," releasing 4 albums.

In January 2026, she released a new song for the first time in approximately 11 years.

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