Kazuyoshi Saitō in Kobe

Kazuyoshi Saitō is a Japanese singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in 1966 in Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture. He made his recording debut in 1993 and writes folk-rooted pop rock. His signature songs include “Aruite Kaerou,” “Utautai no Ballad” and “Yasashiku Naritai.” The 2023 PINEAPPLE EXPRESS tour took Kazuyoshi Saitō through concert halls around Japan in a full-band format. Later that year, he marked 30 years since his debut with the 30<31 anniversary concerts, including performances at Osaka-jō Hall and Nippon Budokan.