Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Singer-songwriter Machi Akari (Instagram, 𝕏) has released a rocking new EP, and it's produced and also designed by Sally Kubota (Wink Music Service, She's a Rainbow, The Scooters). The release is a collaboration with "Iwashita New Ginger" (in Japanese Iwashita no Shinshōga), a popular brand of ginger and various products. The company has an official museum (almost like a theme park) in Tochigi where official mascot character Iwashika-chan (a pink deer with ginger horns) makes regular appearances. The new songs take inspiration from the unique character. Check out the music videos below!

The full EP is available on CD, which includes exclusive instrumental versions. The four main tracks are also available digitally: (Japan), Spotify, YouTube Music.

This release follows digital single "Tokyo Rhapsody" (, Spotify, YouTube Music), prior to which was released the single "Yokohama Dilemma / boku no umare wa Koriyama" on CD & digitally (, Spotify, YouTube Music).

A special release event will be held on May 23 at the New Ginger Museum in Tochigi prefecture. It's free for anyone to attend, though it's recommended to email to reserve a place. Find details here. Also, on June 6, Machi Akari will also hold a free event where she teaches to dance Bon-odori along to her songs and Bon-odori classics. It will be the third edition of the "Let's Bon Odori in Kamata" series (details).

Machi Akari "iu koto kikan! Iwashika-chan"
町あかり 「言うこと聞かん！イワシカちゃん」

1. iu koto kikan! Iwashika-chan
2. Pink no tsuno de sekai o tsutsuke!
3. Iwashita no shinshoga -Disco New Ginger- (Endless Version)
4. Iwashita no shinshoga -Disco New Ginger- (Short Version)
5. iu koto kikan! Iwashika-chan (Karaoke)
6. Pink no tsuno de sekai o tsutsuke! (Karaoke)
7. Iwashita no shinshoga -Disco New Ginger- (Endless Version) (Karaoke)
8. Iwashita no shinshoga -Disco New Ginger- (Short Version) (Karaoke)

Vivid Sound VSCD9751
Out now (5/13), ¥1636 (excl. 10% tax)
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"iu koto kikan! Iwashika-chan"

"Pink no tsuno de sekai o tsutsuke!"