Saburo Kitajima, turning 90 soon, to appear at "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN"; Masaaki Sakai to serve as presenter
Saburo Kitajima and Masaaki Sakai will attend the "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Enka/Kayokyoku LIVE (Best Enka/Kayokyoku Song Award Ceremony)" to be held at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) on June 11.
This event honors the most outstanding enka and kayokyoku music at "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026," one of Japan's largest international music awards. Kitajima, who has led the enka and kayokyoku scene for many years and will celebrate his 90th birthday (Sotsuju) this October, will be presented with the Special Lifetime Achievement Award in the Enka/Kayokyoku category.
Nominees for the Best Enka/Kayokyoku Song Award include SHOW-WA, SHOW-WA & MATSURI, Yuto Tatsumi, Leon Niihama, and Keisuke Yamauchi. Sakai will serve as the presenter for the artist who wins the Best Song Award.
Source: Music Natalie
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