Miyuki Kadomatsu Performs Joint Stage with Rising Star Kohei Kusunoki to Celebrate Release of New Single 'Sake, Horohoro'

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a joint live performance featuring powerful Enka singer Miyuki Kadomatsu (Nippon Columbia) and rising star Kohei Kusunoki (Nippon Crown) was held at Karaoke Pasela Ikebukuro Main Store.

Today marks the release date of Kadomatsu's long-awaited new single, 'Sake, Horohoro.' Many fans gathered to celebrate the release and the collaboration between the two artists, who are colleagues at the same management agency.

Event Report The stage opened with Kadomatsu and Kusunoki appearing in vibrant costumes, greeted by thunderous applause and penlights. They kicked off the show with a duet of 'Naniwabushi da yo Jinsei wa' before transitioning into solo segments.

Part 1: Rising Star Kohei Kusunoki Kusunoki, currently in his second year since debut, performed his debut song 'Kita e Hitoritabi.' He showcased his signature 'enchanting falsetto' and solid vocal technique, a skill honed since winning a national championship in high school. He also performed his new song 'Nagaretatte' and a cover of 'Wine Red no Kokoro' from his upcoming album.

Part 2: Miyuki Kadomatsu Kadomatsu took the stage to perform her new single 'Sake, Horohoro,' a song depicting adult heartbreak through the motif of alcohol. Her overwhelming vocal power and expressive range, which have earned her numerous industry awards, captivated the audience. She concluded her set with a medley of her representative hits.

The event ended with a duet of 'Ai no Kiseki' and a relaxed talk session where the two shared humorous stories about alcohol-related mishaps.

Artist Comments: Miyuki Kadomatsu: 'Kohei handled much of the preparation, even creating the flyers using AI. I am quite analog, so I focused on delivering a performance that wouldn't be outshone by his efforts.' Kohei Kusunoki: 'It was an honor to join Miyuki-san on her release day. My debut song has surpassed 500,000 views, and thanks to that support, I will release my first album next month.'

Profiles Miyuki Kadomatsu (33): From Odawara, Kanagawa. Debuted in 2019. Winner of TV Tokyo's 'THE Karaoke Battle' and the 2022 Encouragement Award from the Japan Association of Music Composers. Kohei Kusunoki (24): From Koriyama, Fukushima. National karaoke champion in high school. Major debut in 2025 with 'Kita e Hitoritabi.' Known for his transparent falsetto.

Event Overview Date: May 27, 2026 Venue: Karaoke Pasela Ikebukuro Main Store B1F Attendance: 100 people Organizer: La Tamae