Apla Co., Ltd. Bringing the power of music to Ichihara Elephant Kingdom: Music With produces original song “With the Elephants”

[Apla, Inc.] Bringing the power of music to Ichihara Elephant Kingdom: Music With creates original song “With the Elephants” ​
APLA Inc. Press Release: September 12, 2025 Bringing the power of music to Ichihara Elephant Kingdom: Music With creates original song “With the Elephants” An original song, “Together with the Elephants,” has been completed to liven up the Elephant March.
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Music With, a corporate music production service operated by Apla Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kaisuke Niizuma), has produced an original song, “With the Elephants,” to be used at Ichihara Elephant Kingdom, the park with the largest number of elephants in Japan. The completed song has received a great response and will be used during elephant performances within the park. Original music that adds color to the elephant walks will be performed for the first time as background music in the park Until now, only announcements were played during the zoo’s popular performance, “Elephant Walk.” By introducing the newly created “With the Elephants” as background music, the performance is even more spectacular, providing visitors with a special experience. A pop melody that appeals to children and lyrics that express feelings for elephants “With the Elephants” features a catchy, poppy melody that’s easy to relate to. The choreography, which had been shown before the show’s unveiling, attracted the attention of children, and many children were seen dancing along at the first performance. The lyrics incorporate information about the ecology and characteristics of elephants, and convey the desire to encourage people to learn more about and talk about elephants through music. The song also includes a passage in memory of Randy, an elephant who passed away in February 2025, conveying the deep affection that zookeepers and visitors have for elephants. Singer-songwriter Takaomi Matsuo provides the vocals. The song is sung by singer-songwriter Takaomi Matsuo. After recording the song and its first performance, he commented as follows: “It was my first experience singing and releasing a song that I didn’t write or compose myself. It also has an incredibly pop and catchy melody that’s different from my other songs. The preparations leading up to the recording were extremely difficult, but I’m relieved that it went smoothly. At the debut concert, many fans of Elephant Kingdom told me they enjoyed it, which made me very happy. I’d like to continue singing this song actively at concerts for children and spread the word about this song.” ” Profile of Takaomi Matsuo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44989/223/44989-223-797bd97d4fbb12cf3c8edad4bbb3b053-1200×1500.jpg Singer-songwriter. Music activist who engages in social activities through music. Made his CD debut while studying at Chiba University’s Graduate School of Social Sciences. In 2008, he founded his own management company, Kokorozashi Music Studio. For his 2011 CD “Kibou no Oto,” he received cover art from the late Takashi Yanase, creator of Anpanman. The following year, he made his major debut with the CD “Aino Kotoba.” In addition, his “Singing Sakamoto Ryoma Project,” which is being carried out in hospitals, welfare facilities, and schools across the country, has been highly praised, leading to his appointment as a Kochi Prefecture Tourism Ambassador in 2009 and a Chiba Dental Association 8029 Health Ambassador in 2023. He has performed over 4,000 times to date, and has been featured in media outlets around the world as a unique socially conscious
singer-songwriter. In 2022, he held a triumphant return concert at the outdoor stage in Inasayama Park in his hometown of Nagasaki, fulfilling a promise to reunite after 12 and a half years. The song is now available on YouTube “With the Elephant” is now available on YouTube. Be sure to check it out along with the elephants in the zoo. https://img.youtube.com/vi/poPreimD6rA/sddefault.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poPreimD6rA About Ichihara Elephant Kingdom
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44989/223/44989-223-5602f915ef76fab5f653462efea0fd2c-1394×766.png This zoo, located in Yamaogawa, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, boasts the largest number of elephants in Japan. Its famous
attractions include “Elephant Performance Time,” where the elephants perform drawing and dancing, and the “Elephant Ride,” where visitors can actually ride on the backs of elephants, feed them treats, and interact with them. The zoo’s “Elephant Knowledge Center” introduces the conditions and ecology of elephants in Japan and actively promotes knowledge about elephants. Official website here ​ Music What is Music With?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44989/223/44989-223-7ed4e88eb3bf660feb971749f5a46af2-1920×1280.png Music With is a service that produces completely custom-made original songs for companies. We provide comprehensive production services for a variety of corporate music, including corporate theme songs, in-house background music, event music, and character songs. We bring the passion embedded in your company or product to life in song, producing the original song, assigning singers, and distributing it on music distribution sites. If you’re interested, please feel free to contact us using the form below. A Music With representative will contact you. Service site here ​ Apla Co., Ltd. Company Overview Mission: Self-actualization for everyone.
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