Ayako Fuji (藤あや子, Fuji Ayako) (real name Manami Fujimura (藤村真奈美, Fujimura Manami), née Takahashi (高橋), born May 10, 1961) is a Japanese enka singer. She is signed onto Sony Music Japan. Born in Kakunodate, Akita, Fuji graduated from Akita Prefectural Kakunodate South High School.[1]
Fuji Ayako 藤あや子 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Fujimura Manami 藤村真奈美 |
| Born | 10 May 1961 Kakunodate, Akita |
| Genres | Enka |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Labels | Sony Music Direct |
Enka career
Fuji made her enka debut on September 21, 1989.[1]
Releases (solo)
Hit songs
- Onna, 1990
- Ameyo Zake, 1991
- Kokoro Zake, 1992
- Murasaki Ujō, 1993
- Hana no Waltz, 1994
- Miren, 1995
- Utakata no Koi, 1998
- Yuki shin shin, 1998
Audio releases
- Ayako Fuji: Best Of Best, June 20, 2001
- Ayako Fuji zenkyokushu, November 11, 2001
- Koyoi zake, May 22, 2002
- Ryuhyoukoiuta, August 28, 2002
- Saigetsu, October 23, 2002
- Yorisoibashi, March 26, 2003
- Manjushaka, September 18, 2003
- Ayako Fuji Zenkyoku Shu, November 19, 2003
- Hanabira Bojo, February 18, 2004
- Yuki Koya, September 29, 2004
- Ayako Fuji Saishin Hit Zenkyokusyu, November 11, 2004
- Minato Komoriuta, May 18, 2005
- Fuji Ayako Saishin Hit Zenkyokushu'06, November 11, 2005
- Yoimachigusa, March 3, 2006
- Shizukana Yume [Limited Release], April 5, 2006
- Ayako Fuji Hit Kyoku Zenshu '07, November 8, 2006
Video releases
- Debut 10th Anniversary Recital - Hana Yurete 10 Nen, October 21, 1998
- Ayako Fuji Super Hit Video Vol.1, January 24, 2001
- Tokusen DVD Single - Minato Komoriuta, August 24, 2005
Television
- Kōhaku Uta Gassen (15 appearances as of 57th event) [2]
- 43rd 1992, Kokoro Zake
- 44th 1993, Murasaki Ujō
- 45th 1994, Hana no Waltz
- 46th 1995, Miren
- 47th 1996, Beni
- 48th 1997, Utakata no Koi
- 49th 1998, Yuki Shinshin
- 50th 1999, Onna no Magokoro
- 51st 2000, Futari Hana
- 52nd 2001, Futari no Kizuna
- 53rd 2002, Ryuhyoukoiuta
- 54th 2003, Manjushaka
- 55th 2004, Yuki Arano
- 56th 2005, Murasaki Ujō
- 57th 2006, Yuki Shinshin
- NHK Kayō Concert 「NHK歌謡コンサート」 [3]
See also
- Natsuko Godai, born in the same year and also signed to Sony Music Direct