Japanese Singer/Songwriter, Fuji Kaze Releases New Single “Hachiko” Out Now

Primed to make waves around the globe this year, acclaimed Japanese singer, songwriter, Fujii Kaze shares a brand-new single entitled “Hachikō” available now. It heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited third full-length studio album, Prema, out on 5th September 2025.

About the release, Kaze said, “It all started with a bit of playfulness. Tobias Jesso Jr. suggested we try a song with Japanese in it. He said, “What was the name of that dog at Shibuya?” and I said, “uh…Hachiko?”…And Sir Nolan made the beat on the spot. Years later, I watched the movie “The Tale of Hachikō” to finish the song. The melody and lyrics came naturally after that. I had never written a song to a beat before, so it was a whole new experience for me. Finally, I worked with producer 250 to further refine it. Hachiko, a loyal dog, waited for his deceased owner for 10 years at the station every day, and they finally got to see each other in heaven. Rather than focusing on the tragic sides of the story, the song highlights its joy and peace. This song is about the power of loyalty and, it seems also about my fans who have been patiently waiting for my 3rd album. Ha!”

Expanding his sound once more, “Hachikō” laces primarily English lyrics with Japanese phrases, bringing bilingual energy to the tune. Neon keys accent the stomp of a head-nodding drumbeat, while bassline struts across the path of a disco-ready track. Buoyed by shimmering synths, it culminates on a gloriously catchy chorus, “You’ve been patiently waiting for me.” It has all the makings of an international banger.

It lands in the wake of the 2024 fan favourite “Michi Teyu ku (Overflowing).” Beyond reeling in over 90 million Spotify streams, he has recently landed looks in Billboard and more.

In other news, Kaze will be performing all over the world in 2025. He will appear at upcoming festivals such as North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Lollapalooza in Chicago, and Outside Lands in San Francisco. Check out his full confirmed itinerary below.

New Album Prema

It has been three years since the release of the second album in 2022. Prema is the third studio album with all English lyrics. It contains 9 songs including the lead track “Hachikō”.

1. Casket Girl
2. I Need U Back
3. Hachikō
4. Love Like This
5. Prema
6. It Ain’t Over
7. You
8. Okay, Goodbye
9. Forever Young

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