Hako Yamasaki
山崎ハコ
Birth name山崎 初子
Born (1957-05-18) May 18, 1957
Ōita, Japan
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer, actres, writer
Years active1975-
LabelsPony Canyon (1975-1984)
Universal Music Japan (1985-1992)
Victor Entertainment (1994-1995)
Zetima (1997)
Tokuma Japan (2002-2006)
Nippon Columbia (2008)
Teichiku Records (2011-)
Websitehttps://web.archive.org/web/20211107124114/http://www.hako.esy.es

Hako Yamasaki (山崎ハコ, Yamasaki Hako, born December 4, 1969), (birth name Hatsuko Yamasaki (山崎 初子)) is a Japanese folk singer-songwriter, actress and writer. In 1975, she made debut singing debut.[1] In 1991, she made acting debut as theatre actress.

Biography

In 1974, when she attended to high school, she was the Grand Prix Winner for a school musical contest "Join Us Folk Competition".[1] During the contest, music producer Tomoi Hoshino decided to scout her in agency Imadoki and made her debut in 1975 with an album "Tobimasu" released under Pony Canyon records.[2] During her debut times, she received nickname "a rival to Miyuki Nakajima", who similarly wrote dark lyrics about love. She had moderate success with the career, having albums sold more than 50k copies.[1]

With the upcoming new decade 1980s, the declines on sales and unpopularity of folk genre were increasing. In 1985, she transferred to Universal Music Japan. After the release of live album in 1986, she went for temporal music hiatus. Her first cover album released in 1994 has received award for the Best Planning album at the 36th Japan Music Awards. The lifespan of the musical activity during 1990s decade did not last long, until when her agency Imadoki has went to bakrupcy, and as result Yamasaki lost her place to sing and perform.[2][3] In 2002, she her major musical comeback with the single "Yasashii Uta" released under Tokuma Japan label.[1] On the same year, she made voice acting debut in the anime television series Chibi Maruko-chan.[4]

In the 2020s decade, her popularity has start to rise online worldwide, having more than millions views of her songs on music platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.[5] In 2023, her albums Tobimasu and Tsunawatari were released under WRMTFWW records, marking its first release oversea for the first time since her debut.[6]

Personal life

After the bankruptcy of the musical agency Imadoki in 1998, she was left on the verge of homelessness for a some period, working part-time as a dishwasher to make for a living.[3][7] In 2001, she married to guitarist Hiromi Yasuda.[3] Their marriage lasted until 2020, when Yasuda passed away due to the colorectal cancer.[8][9]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

Tobimasu (飛・び・ま・す)
  • Released: December 1, 1975
  • Label: Elec Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
36
Tsunawatari (綱渡り)
  • Released: May 25, 1976
  • Label: Elec Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
46
Aiiro no Uta (藍色の詩)
  • Released: March 18, 1977
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
10
Nagareyoi no Uta (流れ酔い唄)
  • Released: June 10, 1978
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
14
Ningen Magai (人間まがい)
  • Released: May 21, 1979
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Aruite (歩いて)
  • Released: October 5, 1980
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Akane ()
  • Released: April 21, 1981
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Gensou Ryokou (幻想旅行)
  • Released: November 5, 1981
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Gensou Ryokou II (幻想旅行 II)
  • Released: April 5, 1982
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Glass no Keshiki (硝子の景色)
  • Released: October 21, 1982
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Kaze no Iro (風の色)
  • Released: February 21, 1983
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Darjeeling (ダージリン)
  • Released: September 21, 1983
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Tessen no Hana (てっせんの花)
  • Released: June 5, 1984
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Hikaru Yume (光る夢)
  • Released: May 25, 1985
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Toki wa Nagarete (時は流れて)
  • Released: November 25, 1985
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Nawatobi (なわとび)
  • Released: June 1, 1986
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Sasuga
  • Released: February 23, 1990
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Nihon Utashuu: Tooi Machi Tooi Sora (日本詩集 〜遠い町 遠い空〜)
  • Released: April 25, 1990
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Memphis Made (メンフィスまで)
  • Released: May 21, 1992
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Watashi ga Umareta Hi (私が生まれた日)
  • Released: May 24, 1995
  • Label: Victor
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Yuishin (唯心)
  • Released: June 21, 1996
  • Label: Victor
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
En: Enishi (縁 -えにし)
  • Released: March 7, 2012
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Utakko (歌っ子)
  • Released: September 17, 2014
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Watashi no Uta (私のうた)
  • Released: September 21, 2016
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Yokohama kara Aku Yuu Mihappyou Sakuhinshuu (横浜から 阿久悠未発表作品集)
  • Released: June 20, 2018
  • Label: Teichiku
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-

EPS

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

Tobimasu...17sai (飛びます…17歳) -

Cover albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

Ohako (十八番) -

Self-cover albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

Hako no Ohako (ハコのお箱) -
Mihappyou (未・発・表)
  • Released: November 4, 2009
  • Label: Nippon Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Live albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

Yamasaki Hako First Live (山崎ハコ ファーストライブ) -
Yamasaki Hako Live II Uta Arite (山崎ハコ ライブII 歌在りて)
  • Released: November 21, 1979
  • Label: Canyon Records
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
-
Watashi no Shiawase (私の幸せ) -
Yamasaki Hako Live Set (山崎ハコライブセット) -

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon

Kiseki (軌跡) -
Best of Yamasaki Hako (ベスト オブ 山崎ハコ)
  • Released: February 5, 1984
  • Label: Canyon
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
-
Best Selection (ベストセレクション)
  • Released: June 5, 1985
  • Label: Canyon
  • Formats: LP, CD, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
The Best of Yamasaki Hako (ザ・ベスト・オブ・山崎ハコ)
  • Released: July 25, 1985
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: LP, CD, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Super Best (スーパーベスト)
  • Released: November 21, 1986
  • Label: Pony
  • Formats: LP, CD, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Yamasaki Hako Best (山崎ハコ ベスト)
  • Released: November 21, 1987
  • Label: Pony
  • Formats: LP, CD, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
-
Best
  • Released: August 29, 1990
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape, digital download, streaming
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For your Good Days
  • Released: November 21, 1992
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Yamasaki Hako Best Album (山崎ハコ ベストアルバム)
  • Released: November 21, 1996
  • Label: Pony Canyon
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Yamasaki Hako Best Collection Dear My Songs (山崎ハコ ベストコレクション Dear My Songs)
  • Released: December 24, 2001
  • Label: Pony Canyon
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Anthology Yamasaki Hako Best (Anthology 山崎ハコ BEST)
  • Released: August 21, 2002
  • Label: Pony Canyon
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Yamasaki Hako Golden Best (山崎ハコ ゴールデン☆ベスト)
  • Released: March 1, 2006
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Utaitaino (歌いたいの)
  • Released: May 24, 2006
  • Label: Tokuma Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
-
Yamasaki Hako Best Collection History 1975-1984 (山崎ハコ best collection history 1975-1984)
  • Released: July 16, 2008
  • Label: Pony Canyon
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Hako Desu 1975-2014 (ハ・コ・で・す 1975-2014)
  • Released: October 1, 2014
  • Label: Pony Canyon
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Single Peak chart positions Label Formats
JPN
Physical

1978 "Nagareyoi Uta"
(流れ酔い唄)
97 Canyon CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1979 "Jigoku Kokoro dake Aishite"
(地獄「心だけ愛して」)
- CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Lullaby Yokosuka"
(ララバイ横須賀)
CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1980 "Otoko no Whisky"
(男のウ井スキー)
CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1981 "Orie no Uta"
(織江の唄)
CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1982 "Gensou Ryokou"
(幻想旅行)
CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1983 "Ame ni Utaenai"
(雨に唄えない)
CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1984 "Kaze no Uta"
(風の歌)
CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Machi yo"
(町よ)
CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1985 "Tell a lie"
(テル・ア・ライ)
Universal Music Japan CD, LP, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1990 "Anou" CD, Cassette, digital download, streaming
"Kibun wo Käte"
(気分を変えて)
CD, Cassette, digital download, streaming
1992 "Hotaru"
(蛍)
CD, digital download, streaming
1994 "Acacia no Ame ga Yamu Toki"
(アカシアの雨がやむとき)
Victor CD, digital download, streaming
1995 "Watashi ga Umareta Hi"
(私が生まれた日)
CD, digital download, streaming
1997 "Tadoritsuitara Itsumo Ame Furi"
(たどりついたらいつも雨ふり)
Zetima CD, digital download, streaming
"Wasshoi Nippon"
(わっしょいニッポン)
CD, digital download, streaming
"Tazunehito: Boukensha"
(たずね人 -冒険者-)
CD, digital download, streaming
2002 "Yasashii Uta"
(やさしい歌)
Tokuma Japan CD, digital download, streaming
2004 "Setsuna no Yume"
(刹那の夢)
CD, digital download, streaming
2006 "Tessen Komoriuta"
(てっせん子守唄)
CD, digital download, streaming
2008 "Beetle" Nippon Columbia CD, digital download, streaming
2011 "Anata no Koe"
(あなたの声)
Teichiku CD, digital download, streaming

Songwriting credits

List of non-studio album, song-writing credits that feature Hako Yamasaki
Title Year Artist Album/Single
"Shiroi Hana" 1978 Mirei Kitahara Sumie no Uta
"Nosappu Misaki" 1981 Best Album
"Dancing Doll" 1980 Miyuki Matsuda Dancing Doll
"Chiisana Mondai" 1984 Agnes Chan Chiisana Mondai
"Glass no Pinocchio" 1990 Nae Yuuki Glass no Pinocchio
"Fuyu no Tokyo", "Nijiiro no Sekai Chizu" 1993 Shun
"Art of Loving" Minami Saori Art of Loving
"Daredare no Buki" 1995 Nae Yuuki Alamode
"Hanabi" 2012 Sayuri Ishikawa X-Cross

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