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Artist

YUZU

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group

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

YUZU duo Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa in an official portrait

NewsOctober 23rd, 2026

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

October 23rd, 2026

Kokoro wo Tomenaide

single

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Line-up

Current members

Koji Iwasawa

March 1996 – presentVocals · Guitar

Yujin Kitagawa

March 1996 – presentVocals · Guitar