Rimi Natsukawa is a singer hailing from Okinawa. Her third single, “Nada Sousou” released in 2001, became a major hit. She is one of Japan’s most famous singers appearing on one of the country’s biggest music programs, NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen (Red & White Year-End Song Festival) a total of six times. In 2008, she held concerts in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Shanghai as her popularity grew throughout Asia. She has since successfully performed overseas in numerous countries, including Singapore, Vietnam, Brazil, and Peru. She released a cover album Akari in 2021. Her voice is now known throughout Asia and the world.