The first anniversary project for the 25th anniversary of her debut was the long tour “Yaida Hitomi Singing Tour ~GUITAR TO UTA 24-25~” which began with Duo Music Exchange in Tokyo on Sunday, July 28, 2024, and held 28 performances at 25 locations nationwide over an eight-month period. The final performance was held on Friday, April 4th at WWWX in Tokyo.
The set list for this tour, held in four blocks, the SUMMER period, AUTUMN period (special Billboard performances including special performances), WINTER period, and SPRING period, is selected from all original albums released over the course of 25 years. While reflecting requests from fans, the tour was subjected to minor changes, covering all careers that differed from each performance. The final performance at WWWX in Tokyo took place on a stage that could be called the culmination of this tour.
The background music for the audience is traditional Irish music. When the show started, the lights were turned off and Yaida Hitomi appeared on stage with an acoustic guitar. The first song was “Marbled Day” (AL “Here today-gone tomorrow”/2005). The live sound and live performances draw the entire audience in great detail. The phrase “Don’t go, I still can’t talk enough to you” led me to the Horizon, You and Me (Mini AL “123456”/2013). Naturally, clapping began to occur, creating a pleasant sense of unity.
After giving a positive wind to “Salarisara” (AL “All Light”/2022), which began with the words “With the hope that today will be the most wonderful day ever.”
“Welcome to Yaida Hitomi Singing Tour ~GUITAR TO UTA 24-25~!” I spent about eight months traveling around the country and today I came to Shibuya. It’s the final performance! I want to release all the power I’ve exchanged all over Japan and all of the energy I’ve received here.”
From here on, I had a long time to enjoy Yaida Hitomi’s deep musicality.
“One-person Jenga” (AL “Air/Cook/Sky”/2003), which mixes exotic texture with the feeling of blues, reflects the hopeless loneliness of “I want to meet you, but I can’t.” Along with Ameno’s SE, the show was “The Rainy Town” (AL “VIVID MOMENTS”/2011), and she sang lyrically the sadness of “I” who lost someone special. Then the sound of the door closing goes to “Unfinished Melody” (AL “i/flancy”/2002). The performance, which adds effects to the acoustic guitar and expands the world of the song, is also impressive. The feeling of immersing herself in the scenes and story contained within the song is another great charm of her singing and playing.
“This tour is a singing and singing tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut. When he debuted in 2000, I never thought he’d sang for 25 years, so I’m so grateful,” Yaida Hitomi expressed his gratitude. “There are cute requests for today’s live performance, so I would like to respond,” the performance was performed by the nursery rhyme “Niji” (a request from a 5th grade girl). In the following, “Kate-chan.” (AL “Sharing”/2020), the light guitar strokes and the sound of the foot tambourine echoed, leading to a pleasant feeling of excitement.
They also feature two positive songs that will push listeners, including “Diary Full of Mistakes” (AL’s “panodrama”/2012) and “Happy Spinner” (AL’s “colorhythm”/2008). Audiences clapping and shoutings echoed to the song’s “feelings”, bringing the distance between the stage and the audience even closer.
“Singing and singing is done on your own, so although I’m wearing clothes, I feel like I’m on stage naked. There are scenery and scenery that can only be experienced by singing and singing, so this tour is also incredibly fun,” he commented, and announced that a summer band drive would be held. “I’m looking forward to being able to perform a live performance with the well-known members on their 25th anniversary. I’m feeling a lot of breath right now!” and the audience threw loud applause and cheers.
From here on, the live show will begin the second half. “I think this song has grown and grown by everyone by performing live,” was introduced by “Hands and Tears” (AL “Candlize”/2001). He sang, “Don’t worry, the road is long/Let’s go slowly,” and was enveloped in a pleasant emotion. He then said, “Let’s live a strong life in this world where love and hate are mixed together,” and said, “Ainoroi.” This song, which depicts the determination that “I will decide the shape of happiness” while facing days that don’t go as I want, must have been deeply engraved in the hearts of each and every audience member.
The live show reached its climax with “I’ll do some lively songs from here!” and “Go my way” (AL’s “IT’S A NEW DAY”/2006). The show released one after another of his signature songs, including “B’coz I Love You” (AL “daiya-monde”/2000), “Look Back Again” (AL “Candlize”/2001), and “My Sweet Darlin'” (AL “daiya-monde”/2000), and the entire venue was filled with a natural sense of excitement. The vocals are so stylish that they both have a dignified texture and a sense of freedom at the same time.
The final part is “Life’s like a love song” (AL “Candlize”). The phrase “Let’s sing your feelings/I won’t make you cry anymore” and “LaLaLa. . I think the scene where the chorus of “” slowly spread out was a major highlight of this singing and playing tour.
Yaida Hitomi appeared on stage again after being led by a big “Yaiko” call, and was surprised by the glittering glitter that the audience had raised, expressing their joy, “What, surprise? Beautiful! Thank you!” The first encore song was “Simple is Best” (AL “VIVID MOMENTS”) that was released while strumming an electric guitar. Then, “If you adjust the frequency to my music, I’ll always be there. Connect and connect. I’d like to sing this song with the image of myself not being alone,” and the live performance ended with the song “Circle” (album “TIME CLIP”/2016). It was a fulfilling stage where you can relive Yaida Hitomi’s 25-year career, while also fully experiencing her expression in the present.
After the live performance, set list playlists were released on various music streaming services. In August, the second anniversary project for the 25th anniversary of her debut will also be held, with a fan-voted request live performance, “Yaida Hitomi 25th Anniversary Live Tour “25””. (Hulic Hall Tokyo, Tokyo on Sunday, August 3rd, and Osaka Sankei Hall Breise in Osaka on Saturday, August 16th. Requests are now being accepted on the Yaida Hitomi’s 25th anniversary website until May 7th). As Yaida Hitomi celebrates her 25th anniversary, she continues to expand her music world even more enriched. Through her anniversary year activities, her singing is likely to attract the hearts of many music fans.
Text by Mori Tomoyuki
Photo by Sueyoshiryota
★Set list playlist “Yaida Hitomi Singing Tour ~GUITAR TO UTA 24-25~” is now available on various streaming services!
Yaida Hitomi Singing Tour ~GUITAR TO UTA 24-25~
https://yaiko.lnk.to/GUITARTOUTA24-25
[Performance overview]
■The first national sing-and-song tour for 25th anniversary of debut, the first anniversary project.
“Yaida Hitomi Singing Tour ~GUITAR TO UTA 24-25~” (28 performances at 25 locations nationwide) ends
“Yaida Hitomi Singing Tour ~GUITAR TO UTA 24-25~” final performance
○ Date and time: Friday, April 4th, 2024, open 17:00/START 17:30
○Venue: Tokyo, WWWX
[Set list]
1. Marble colored day
2. Horizon, you and me
3. Smooth
4. One person Jenga
5. A rainy town
6. Unfinished melody
7. Caretaker.
8. Diary full of mistakes
9. Happy Spinner
10. Hands and tears
11. Ainoroi
12.Go my way
13.B’coz I Love You
14.Look Back Again
15. My Sweet Darlin’
16.Life’s like a love song
17. Simple is Best
18. Circle
[LIVE/EVENT Information]
■The second request live event for the 25th anniversary of debut has been decided!
“Yaida Hitomi 25th Anniversary Live Tour “25””
Sunday, August 3, 2025, Hulic Hall Tokyo, Tokyo OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 Osaka Sankei Hall Breise OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30
○Band members: Gt. Nishikawa Susumu, Key. Tsuruya Takashi, Ba. FIRE, Dr. Mizuno Masaaki
○Ticket price: All seats reserved: 9,000 yen (tax included)
○Ticket sales: Advance acceptance on official website and social media
▶︎For tour information and ticket application details, click here:https://yaiko.jp/event/355475
○Fan voting now accepted:https://columbia.jp/yaidahitomi/25th/
[Voting period]
Until 23:59 on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Please vote for “one song” of Yaida Hitomi’s original song you’d like to hear live
Everyone who votes will receive a “25th Anniversary Original Wallpaper Image”
◾️Today, at Awajishima. ~Hyogo Tree Festa~
Date and Time: Sunday, April 20th, START 10:00
Venue: Awaji Island National Akashi Kaistravel Park Lawn Square
◾️KYODO TOKYO presents Shinjuku MUSIC CRUISE
Date and Time: Friday, May 2nd, OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
Venue: Shinjuku FACE
◾️ Ulful Keisuke Presents “MAGICAL CHAIN 60 at Crucifixion”
Date and Time: Friday, May 23rd, OPEN 17:30 / START 18:30
Venue: Kyoto Crucifixion
◾️scenes
Date and Time: Saturday, May 24th, OPEN 15:15 / START 16:00
Venue: Otemachi Mitsui Hall
◾️ Sato Takezen Presents Cross your fingers 25
Date and Time: Sunday, May 25th, OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00
Venue: Fenice Sakai University Hall
◾️ Ulful Keisuke Presents “MAGICAL CHAIN 60 at SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO”
Date and Time: Sunday, June 22nd, OPEN 16:45 / START 17:30
Venue: SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO
[U-NEXT distribution information]
◾️ Yaida Hitomi x U-NEXT’s 25th anniversary special feature is now underway
○Yada Hitomi’s past live footage and music video are currently streaming
Featured page:https://video.unext.jp/browse/feature/FET0010522
[Release Information]
Yaida Hitomi’s “Ainoroi” is now available on various music sites
Lyrics: Yaida Hitomi Composition: Yaida Hitomi and Yaffle Arrangement: Yaffle
Theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Yuria Sensei’s Red Thread”
DL&Streaming:https://yaiko.lnk.to/AINOROI
Music Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faAD-YGNwKE
[Official website/SNS]
■Official Web Site: yaiko.jp
■YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCM8rHtOqyD0rdOyuQv52qlA
■Instagram: instagram.com/hitomi_yaida
■Twitter: twitter.com/yaiko_official
■Facebook: facebook.com/yaiko.official/
■LINE:https://lin.ee/Vcq2BfS
■TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yaiko0728?lang=ja-JP
[PROFILE/BIOGRAPHY]
Hitomi Yaida
Commonly known as Yaiko. Born in Osaka in 1978, he is a singer-songwriter and raised in Osaka.
At the age of 19, he met guitar and began writing songs.
▶︎He made his indie debut on May 3, 2000 with the Kansai-only single “Howling” from the label “Aozora Records.” On July 12th of the same year, they made their major debut with their first single, “B’coz I Love You,” and their second single, “My Sweet Darlin’,” became a huge hit, and the chorus phrase sparked a “dalidali whirlwind.” His first album, “daiya-monde,” released in October of the same year, reached number one in the album rankings for the first time, becoming a million-seller. He continued to send out numerous hit songs and actively performed live shows, holding nationwide tours and performing events. In addition, along with domestic activities, he also released it on the UK label, achieving a successful UK tour.
▶︎In February 2020, they released their first mini-album, “Keep Going,” which marks the 20th anniversary of their debut. The film will be holding a nationwide tour “20th Anniversary” Yaida Hitomi Live Tour “Keep Going.”
On July 12th, the company celebrated its 20th anniversary and released “Your STORY,” which was born amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The song, written based on messages from the public, has been featured on Music Video in various media such as the web, television, and radio, with an essential worker working in Yaida Hitomi’s hometown of Osaka, and has become a hot topic.
On the usual “August 15th = Yaiko’s Day,” he held his first live broadcast without an audience, and was a success.
In October, they released their 11th original album, “Sharing,” for the first time in four years. In the same month, to commemorate the release of the album, Yaida Hitomi 20th Anniversary Release Live “Sharing” was held in a “hybrid” format with audiences and live streaming.
▶︎In June 2021, we digitally released “I’m Watching By Soba,” a commercial song for Imuraya’s long-selling product “Azuki Bar,” which has been a hot topic as a commercial song for the long-selling product “Azuki Bar,” which marks its 48th anniversary. In the same year, he began with his first solo performance in Billboard Live in April, followed by a singing performance in Tokyo in July, a performance in which he performed in Tokyo for the first time in four years in his hometown of Osaka on August 15th, and his first Christmas live performance in December, all in a different format, making it a success.
▶︎In 2022, following the launch of the “ECC Junior” commercial song for “Everybody needs a smile,” he will be holding his first nationwide singing and singing tour “Guitar to Uta” in five years since April. On July 1st, on “Imuraya Azuki Bar Day,” they released their second year collaboration, “Sararisara,” a commercial song for the “Azuki Bar” that they will be digitally released. In August, they released two digital releases of “Komazawa Park” and “You Like a Flower,” and on September 7th they released their long-awaited original album, “All Light,” their first 12th in two years. A live concert will be held in Tokyo and Osaka with the album in commemoration.
▶︎From July 2023, we will be holding a nationwide acoustic tour “Guitar and Harmonica.”
In October, the theme song “Ainoroi” for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Yuria Sensei no Akatsuki” starring Kanno Miho was digitally released. Yaffle has been appointed as the sound producer, and a work has been created that opens up new ground for Yaida Hitomi.
▶︎It celebrated its 24th anniversary in July 2024, and its 25th anniversary year has entered. Starting in July, the first national singing and singing tour “GUITAR TO UTA 24-25” will be held at 25 locations nationwide, the first anniversary project for the 25th anniversary of their debut.
He is active in artist activities, releasing new songs and holding live shows.
