Yuutaro Miura Appears as a Special Guest! The Japan-China Karaoke Competition, Celebrating 28 Years of Japan-China Exchange, will hold its final round on Monday, October 27th at the Nerima Cultural Center.
Nichichu Tsushinsha Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 21, 2025 Yutaro Miura will appear as a special guest at the “Japan-China Karaoke Competition,” celebrating 28 years of Japan-China exchange, with the finals held at Nerima Cultural Center on Monday, October 27th. Nichichu Tsushin Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Hu Wenjuan) will hold the finals of its sponsored event, the 28th Japan-China Karaoke Competition, at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 27th, in the Nerima Cultural Center Small Hall. A total of 43 non-professional singers, 16 groups from Japan and 17 groups from China, will gather from all over Japan and three cities in China to express cultural exchange through singing in Japanese and Chinese. This year’s special guest will be popular singer Yutaro Miura. He will perform classic songs by his mother, Momoe Yamaguchi, adding a touch of glamour to the stage. This event is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Japan, and the Japan-China Friendship Association, and is held as a symbolic event for private cultural exchange.
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participants, ranging in age from 4 to 80, sing earnestly, touching the hearts of the audience, creating moving moments where the cultures and voices of Japan and China intertwine.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/167504/19/167504-19-d24da70f1a7cda6e414b75f787d78b82-2077×1072.jpg Group photo of everyone at the 27th Japan-China Karaoke Competition (including organizers, VIPs, participants, and special guests) Highlights of the 28th Final This year’s contestants range in age from 7 to 70. Participants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including students, housewives, office workers, and civil servants, will engage in passionate performances of Japanese and Chinese songs. The pure passion that only non-professional singers can bring will fill the stage.
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participants sing in Chinese, and Chinese participants sing in Japanese. Many of the Japanese participants come from different backgrounds, including people with experience working in China, business people, and international students. The moment the voices intermingle, the venue is filled with a passion and emotion that cannot be conveyed through words or images alone. Special Guest: Yuutaro Miura on Stage Popular singer Yuutaro Miura will appear as a special guest. He will perform some of his mother Momoe Yamaguchi’s signature songs, and the audience will sing along with them, moving the venue to tears. Private Efforts and a Call to the Future This event has been held annually with the sponsorship and support of many companies and organizations. Its continuation for 28 years is a testament to the organizers’ sense of mission and passion for cultural exchange. As we move toward the 29th event, we will work with even more companies and organizations to expand the scale and influence of our activities and broaden the circle of private cultural exchange between Japan and China. *Examples of sponsorship and support: funding, provision of goods, public relations assistance, etc. Event Overview Competition Name: 28th Japan-China Karaoke Competition Date: Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:30 PM Start Venue: Nerima Cultural Center Small Hall Organizer: Nichichu Tsushinsha Sponsored by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Japan, Japan-China Friendship Association Special Guest: Yutaro Miura Information for Visitors Admission: Ticket system *Due to limited availability, tickets will not be shipped in advance. Same-day tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter at the Nerima Cultural Center Small Hall. Inquiries: 080-4206-8388 (Nichichu Tsushinsha) Sponsorship Inquiries Companies considering sponsorship should contact the following: China-China News Agency Co., Ltd. In charge: Ko Bunkei E-mail: wjhu2018@long-net.com