Singer-songwriter Yaida Hitomi celebrates her 25th anniversary today and announced on Wednesday, August 20th that she will be releasing her 13th original album, “DOORS,” which will be her 13th album in about three years since her previous album.
This album, following the 12th album All Right released in 2022, includes “Ainoloi” (theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Yuria Sensei no Akatsuki”), produced in 2023 with Yaffle as sound producer, and the DOORS ver. of the album’s pre-release song “Uso,” which was released today, as well as a total of 10 songs composed of newly written new songs.
The album title, “DOORS,” is a place that has been the kind of thing that has opened up so far, and it is filled with the hope that no matter how old you are, it will be an opportunity for the album to open the doors for someone who has listened to it.
The sound producers of this work include Nishikawa Susumu, who has supported Yaida Hitomi’s music for 25 years, Yaffle and JIN INOUE, and Nakata Yuji, the new former frontman for the Tsubakiya Quartet and currently working as a solo artist, and the highlight of the collaborations they play with a variety of musicians.
After 25 years, Yaiko’s pop sense and songwriting shine brightly, and as she moves forward with her thrilling, a work has been created that opens a new door.
A new visual has been released on the special website for the 25th anniversary of their debut today, with details of the 13th album “DOORS”, details of the purchaser’s bonuses, treasured live footage dating back to the 25th year of debut, and comments to celebrate the 25th anniversary from Yaida Hitomi’s loved ones whom he met during his 25 years of artistic activities, so be sure to check it out. The comments will be released one after another as the first installment.
Also, tickets for the 25th anniversary request live “Yaida Hitomi 25th Anniversary Live Tour “25”” to be held in Tokyo on August 3rd and in Osaka on the 16th were sold out recently, and tickets were instantly slaughtered.
The hot summer of Natsue Yaiko, the fan voting request live performance and the release of an original album, which has been platinum tickets, has just begun.
[Special site for Yaida Hitomi’s debut 25th anniversary]
https://columbia.jp/yaidahitomi/25th/
[Yaida Hitomi Message]
■Releasing the 13th album “DOORS”
I’m really happy to be able to release my original album on my precious 25th anniversary YEAR.
The title “DOORS” is the current situation that has only been opened up a variety of doors.
It is a desire to open new doors no matter how old you are.
It turned out to be a huge variety of 10 songs!
I would be happy if you listened to each song with the image of opening a different door.
I hope this album will open the door to someone who listens to it.
Yaida Hitomi
[Latest release information]
13th album “DOORS”
Released on Wednesday, August 20, 2025
To reserve/purchase CDs, click here: https://lit.link/yaiko_doors
■Limited first release (2DISCS: CD+DVD) COZP-2192/3 4,950 yen (tax included) | Bonus DVD included
■Regular Edition (CD) COCP-42519 3,300 yen (tax included)
■CMS Limited Edition (“DOORS” First Limited Edition CD+DVD+T-shirt) 8,950 yen (tax included)
(“DOORS” Regular Edition CD + T-shirt) 7,300 yen (tax included)
*Sizes available: M, L, XL, XXL (limited quantity)
[First-time bonus (CD + DVD, first-time limited edition)]
*Includes bonus DVD containing a special edition of Yaida’s live performance of the studio, “GUITAR TO UTA.”
Songs included (common for first limited edition/regular edition/CMS limited edition) Includes 10 songs
1. Lies ~DOORS ver.~ *7/12 Streaming singles and album lead songs
2. Ainoroi *Theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Yuria Sensei’s Red Thread”
3.Sigh sigh sigh
4. Sand cake
5. I can’t do it
6. Mirror
7.Singing all day
8. Whale’s stomach
9. Starry Christmas
10.Heaven
“GUITAR TO UTA ~room edition~”
1. Hands and tears
2.Over The Distance
3.Life’s like a love song
4. Komazawa Park
5. What I Want feat. Nakata Yuji *Nakata Yuji cover
★First-come, first-come, first-served purchase bonus for 13th album “DOORS” (released on August 20th)!
Those who purchase the 13th album “DOORS” at participating stores or e-commerce sites will receive an original bonus on a first-come, first-served basis.
●Tower Records (including online): Fan
●Amazon.co.jp: Mega jacket *Covered jacket designs for each type
●Rakuten Books: Acrylic Keychain
●Seven Net Shopping: Pick
●Columbia Music Shop: B2 Announcement Poster
●Supporting store: Sticker * Jacket designs for each form / Size: 50mm x 50mm
For information on album purchasers’ benefits, please click here:
URL: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/yaidahitomi/info/90989.html
Yaida Hitomi: “Lies”
Lyrics: Yaida Hitomi Composition: Yaida Hitomi Arrangement: JIN INOUE
Released on Saturday, July 12th, 2025
DL & Streaming Link: https://yaiko.lnk.to/Lie
Digital campaign to commemorate the release of “Lies”:
https://columbia.jp/artist-info/yaidahitomi/info/90941.html
Second edition
▼Download Campaign/25 people will receive a “Autographed “Lies” Jacket Sticker” by lottery
*Applicable period: Saturday, July 12th – Friday, July 25th 23:59
[LIVE/EVENT Information]
■The second request live performance of the 25th anniversary of debut anniversary project
“Yaida Hitomi 25th Anniversary Live Tour “25”” SOLD OUT! !
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, Per. Tanabe Shinichi
➤For more information on tours, click here: https://yaiko.jp/event/355475
☆Playlists are now available on various music streaming services
“Yaida Hitomi 25th Anniversary Live Tour “25”” Interim announcement of fan voting requests
URL: https://yaiko.lnk.to/25_mid
■JOIN ALIVE 2025
Date and Time: Saturday, July 19th Doors open 9:30 / Show starts 11:00 / Show ends 21:00
Venue: Iwamizawa Park, Hokkaido
[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
[Official website/SNS]
■Official Web Site: https://yaiko.jp
■YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM8rHtOqyD0rdOyuQv52qlA
■Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitomi_yaida/
■X: https://x.com/yaiko_official
■Facebook: https://www.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.
➤ On May 3, 2000, she made her indie debut on the label Aozora Records with the Kansai-only single “Howling.” 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 on 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 a 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 held his first nationwide singing and singing tour, “Guitar to Uta,” in five years, starting in 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, the nationwide acoustic tour “Guitar and Harmonica” will be held.
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.
➤ In July 2024, the company celebrated its 24th anniversary and entered its 25th anniversary year.
Over the course of about eight months from July, the first national singing and singing tour “GUITAR TO UTA 24-25” will be held at 25 locations across the country, the first national 25th anniversary event.
➤ In August 2025, the second request live performance of Yaida Hitomi 25th Anniversary Live Tour “25”” was held in Tokyo and Osaka.
He is active in artist activities, releasing new songs and holding live shows.
