Artist
YUZU
ゆず
FolkPop
YUZU is a Japanese folk-pop duo formed in Yokohama in 1996 by Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa. Emerging from street performances, the pair became known for acoustic songwriting and close vocal harmonies. Their 2026 single Kokoro wo Tomenaide opens their 30th-anniversary celebrations.
Articles
Kohaku 2026: Seven Debuts and Long-Awaited Returns
NHK reveals 41 competing acts for Kohaku 2026. Seven newcomers join L'Arc-en-Ciel, TM NETWORK, ANRI and other returning performers, plus special guest Koshi Inaba.
YUZU Open Their 30th Anniversary with a New Song
YUZU surprise-release “Kokoro wo Tomenaide” as their 30th-anniversary concerts begin, linking the new single to a songwriting period in Los Angeles.
Releases
Line-up
Current members
Koji Iwasawa
- March 1996 – presentVocals · Guitar
Yujin Kitagawa
- March 1996 – presentVocals · Guitar