Singer-songwriter NakamuraEmi, celebrating her 10th anniversary of her major debut, will release her 8th original album "PATCHWORK LIFE" on October 7 (Wed), approximately 2 years and 4 months after her previous release. She has also announced a national tour to accompany the album, kicking off in October.

This new album, following up on her 2024 release "KICKS," is scheduled to feature a total of 10 tracks. It will include the digital singles "MICHIKUSA," "Daisy," and "UBU," as well as the latest song "Konya Cruise" (released today), which was born from her regular radio program on FM Yokohama, "YOKOHAMA RADIO APARTMENT 'Furaっto, Michikusa'." The album will also be released on analog vinyl on the same day.

The newly released visuals show NakamuraEmi gazing straight ahead with a soft yet engaging expression, hinting at a new facet of her artistry distinct from her previous works.

Furthermore, a national tour, "NakamuraEmi 'PATCHWORK LIFE Release Tour 2026~2027,'" has been confirmed to support the album.

Starting with Kanagawa BLUE Enoshima on October 31 (Sat), the tour will visit 11 locations nationwide in a duo format featuring NakamuraEmi and guitarist Hiroshi Kawamura. In January 2027, performances in Osaka, Aichi, and Tokyo will be held in a band format.

In addition to CD and LP formats, a special edition including a T-shirt will be available exclusively through the Columbia Music Shop.

( https://shop.columbia.jp/shop/e/enakamura/ )

Details regarding other tracks, the album jacket, and T-shirt designs will be announced at a later date, so please stay tuned for further updates.

Additionally, in commemoration of the album's release, in-store events have been announced.

During the album release week, mini-live performances and autograph sessions will be held on October 9 (Fri) at Tower Records Shibuya, on October 17 (Sat) at Tower Records Nagoya Parco, and on October 18 (Sun) at Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi.

Purchase benefits at various CD shops have also been announced, so please check the official website for details.

<Latest Release Information>

2026.10.07 (Wed) Release

Major 8th Album "PATCHWORK LIFE"

Pre-order/Purchase here: https://lit.link/patchworklife

[CD] COCP-42742 ¥3,800 (tax included) *Paper jacket specification

[LP] COJA-9612 ¥5,500 (tax included)

[CMS Limited Edition] (CD+T-shirt): ¥7,600 (tax included)

(LP+T-shirt): ¥9,300 (tax included)

*Size availability: M, L, XL (limited quantity)

Scheduled tracks (common for CD/LP/CMS Limited Edition)

- MICHIKUSA

- Daisy

- UBU

- Konya Cruise

Plus, a total of 10 tracks are scheduled to be included.

<"PATCHWORK LIFE" Album Release Commemorative Release Events>

October 9 (Fri) 20:00 Tower Records Shibuya 5F

October 17 (Sat) 14:00 Tower Records Nagoya Parco

October 18 (Sun) 14:00 Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi

[Event Content] Mini-live & Autograph Session

<"PATCHWORK LIFE" In-Store Purchase Benefits>

[In-Store Benefits]

- Supporting Stores (Tower Records, HMV, Columbia Music Shop, other supporting stores)

CD: CD jacket design sticker

LP: LP jacket design sticker

(Each size 50mm x 50mm)

- Amazon: Mega Jacket

[Tower Records Early Reservation Bonus]

Hand-signed postcard

Early reservation period:

July 7, 2026 (Tue) 21:00 - September 27, 2026 (Sun) until store closing time

*Online: July 7, 2026 (Tue) 21:00 - September 27, 2026 (Sun) 23:59

★Details here: https://columbia.jp/artist-info/nakamuraemi/info/93820.html

[Eligible Products]

[CD] "PATCHWORK LIFE" COCP-42742

[LP] "PATCHWORK LIFE" COJA-9612

2026.07.07 (Tue) Release

Digital Single "Konya Cruise"

Download & Listen: https://nakamuraemi.lnk.to/konyacruise

<TOUR>

NakamuraEmi "PATCHWORK LIFE Release Tour 2026~2027"

[Duo Ver.] Vo. NakamuraEmi / Gt. Hiroshi Kawamura

2026.10.31 (Sat) Kanagawa - Kanagawa BLUE Enoshima OPEN 15:15 / START 16:00

2026.11.1 (Sun) Gunma - Maebashi DYVER OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30

2026.11.6 (Fri) Kyoto - Kyoto FANJ OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00

2026.11.7 (Sat) Gifu - Yanagase ants OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00

2026.11.14 (Sat) Hokkaido - Sapporo Kincho OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00

2026.11.21 (Sat) Niigata - Niigata Gioia Mia OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00

2026.11.22 (Sun) Miyagi - Daremo Shiranai Gekijo OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30

2026.11.28 (Sat) Mie - Yokkaichi CLUB CHAOS OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00

2026.12.5 (Sat) Fukuoka - Fukuoka DRUM Be-1 OPEN 16:30 / START 17:00

2026.12.19 (Sat) Kagawa - Takamatsu DIME OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00

2026.12.20 (Sun) Hiroshima - Hiroshima Live space Reed OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30

[Band Ver.]

2027.1.9 (Sat) Osaka - Umeda CLUB QUATTRO OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00

2027.1.10 (Sun) Aichi - Nagoya CLUB QUATTRO OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00

2027.1.17 (Sun) Tokyo - Zepp Shinjuku OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00

□Fan club "Nakamura Garage" pre-sale tickets are currently being accepted.

➤Tour information and ticket application details here: https://www.office-augusta.com/nakamuraemi/10th/#live

<Regular Radio Information>

FM Yokohama "YOKOHAMA RADIO APARTMENT 'Furaっto, Michikusa'" (Every Wednesday 22:00-23:30)

Messages for the program are also accepted via the following link.

https://www.fmyokohama.co.jp/program/yra_furatto_michikusa

Reception email address: [email protected]

<Release Information>

2026.01.20 (Tue) Release

Digital Single "UBU"

https://nakamuraemi.lnk.to/UBU

2025.09.07 (Sun) Release

Digital Single "Daisy"

https://nakamuraemi.lnk.to/daisy

"Daisy" Music Video: https://youtu.be/TsHUYlq8LzE

2025.09.06 (Sat) Release

Official City Promotion Song for Atsugi City

7-inch Analog "MICHIKUSA" [Limited release at live venues & Columbia Music Shop (online)]

<Tracklist>

Side A: MICHIKUSA

Side B: MICHIKUSA (Instrumental)

Product Number: CEG-107

Price: ¥2,000 (tax included) (¥1,818 excluding tax)

2025.01.20 (Mon) Release

Official City Promotion Song for Atsugi City

Digital Single "MICHIKUSA"

https://lnk.to/MICHIKUSA

<"MICHIKUSA" Music Video>

https://youtu.be/a9uUEP8kxD4

<Atsugi City PR Video "Let's Live in Atsugi">

https://youtu.be/tCByTtZrpdQ

<Information>

Official HP: http://www.office-augusta.com/nakamuraemi/

Nippon Columbia Special Site: http://columbia.jp/nakamuraemi/

X: https://twitter.com/nakamura_emi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NakamuraEmi-official

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nou.emi/?hl=ja

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NakamuraEmi.1982

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nakamuraemi_official

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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