Hotei Tomoyasu to appear on Kouhaku Uta Gassen for the very first time as a solo artist (not as a participating artist)

Rock legend Hotei Tomoyasu (59) will be making his first solo appearance on the long running New Year’s Eve music special “Kouhaku Uta Gassen” which is celebrating its 72nd year. While Hotei has appeared as guitarist for his wife Imai Miki (58), that was for Read More …

Hotei Tomoyasu takes to Instagram to reply to those who are upset for him coming back home to Japan from the UK and planning for a live concert in January

Musician/Singer/Producer Hotei Tomoyasu (best known as the guitarist of the popular rock band, BOOWY) has made the UK his home base for music and while his wife and home is in Japan, he has documented his focus on music and traveling throughout Europe and also Read More …

Hotei Tomoyasu and Imai Miki celebrate their 19-year wedding anniversary

If one reads Hotei Tomoyasu’s Instagram, you can tell there is a longing to be with his family. A life for a musician, producer is tough when you are often on the road and living a long distance relationship because of work and it’s evident Read More …

Hotei Tomoyasu posts a classic photo of himself when he was 17-years-old on Instagram

Hotei Tomoyasu is one of Japan’s well-known musicians, singer/songwriter, composer and record producer. Hotei posted an image of himself on Instagram when he was 17-years-old. Hotei wrote, “I found a nostalgic photograph.  When I was around 17-years-old. BC Rich’s Mockingbird. 40 years ago! No eyebrows. Read More …

Performers set for the “hide 20th memorial SUPER LIVE『SPIRITS』” in Odaiba on April 28-29

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of X Japan guitarist and music artist, hide. On April 28-29, artists who will perform at the outdoor “hide 20th memorial SUPER LIVE『SPIRITS』” event in the Odaiba Outdoor Special Stage have been announced. Announced to appear on the 28th are Read More …