Hako Yamasaki is a Japanese folk singer and songwriter. Hako has been likened to Miyuki Nakajima, Fuka Eri, and Morita Doji. She is likened to Morita Doji in the sense that they both produce melancholic songs. Hako is somewhat like Morita except for the voice, she is described as one with a passionate and determined voice as opposed to Morita’s soft voice.
Hako produces music fit for the time which she was exposed to; the ‘70s and amazingly, the sound she produced can still be related to and enjoyed in present times. Her music included all the beautiful instruments of rock music intertwined with Hako’s voice which blends perfectly to create magic.
Hako was a huge Japanese sensation who blew the minds of all her listeners and fans and to date, her songs manage to send chills down spines when listened to.
Who Is Hako Yamasaki?
The Japanese singer and songwriter was born on the 18th of May 1957 in Hita, Oita, Japan. Her full name is Hatsuko Yamasaki and she attended Yokohama Gakuen High School.
Apart from being a beautiful woman with an amazing voice good enough to capture and hold the attention of listeners, she is also a guitarist. She has been active since 1975 and is obviously very talented as she has won the hearts of many Asians and even non-Asian’s with her musical genius.
Not so much has been published about the great musician and composer and so her childhood, parents, and lifestyle are somewhat bleak. There isn’t any record of her parents or sibling and none either of her kids if she had any. We just know she made amazing songs during her reign as one of the 70s through to the 90s popstar and has managed to remain relevant in the history of Japanese music.
Here Are 7 Facts You Did Not Know About Hako Yamasaki
1. Hako Yamasaki Is Also An Actress And Author
Not only is Hako is multi-talented singer, composer, and guitarist, she also adds to her list of abilities, acting and writing. She has been starred in a couple of movies such as the 1981 movie ‘The Gate of Youth’, ‘New Love in Tokyo’ of 1994, ‘Heavens Story’ of 2010, and ‘The Brain Man’ of 2013.
2. She Was Married
Hako got married to Hiromi Yasuda in 2001 and had been with him till his death in 2020. Since then, she hasn’t been associated with any other relationship or marriage.
3. Hako Yamasaki Has A Unique Voice
Her voice has been described over time as being very unique and beautiful. It has the ability to be silky and soft and can also be husky and strong. Her voice can easily switch from raw to smooth. Whatever it takes to produce a perfect sound, Hako’s voice is up to the task.
4. Hako Yamasaki Has Released Over 30 Albums
She has released over 30 studio albums under various record labels, close to 20 singles, and extended playlists too. Her albums were released in the space of 20years between the 1970s to 1990s.
5. She Was Still A Teenager When She Released Her Debut Album
Hako Yamasaki was only 18 years old when she released her first album. The following year, she released the second album and she was this consistent with her releases till she retired from the music business.
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6. She Won An Award In Japan
Hako Yamasaki is one of the few Japanese singers who has won a Japan record award for’ Excellent Album’. Owing to how lovely and enchanting her voice is on her songs, she won the hearts of many fans and inevitably won herself the prestigious Japan Record Award for Excellent Album.
7. Her Albums Are A Classic
In a recent interview with a pop starlet; Noodle of ‘Gorillaz’, Noodle admitted that an album she could listen to for a long period of time would be Hako Yamasaki’s ‘Tobimasu’. Noodle says that the record is quite an emotional one and that it instigates fresh melancholic emotions every time she listens to it.
Also, fans of Japanese songs all over the world have endorsed Hako’s albums countless times. The love for her songs and their relatability has lived for such a long time, it is obvious she created a masterpiece that was to live past the ‘70s and ‘90s era and even infiltrate the new generation of pop/rock lovers.
