Kaze Fujii's striking 'Fuji Rock' debut stage instantly captures the atmosphere of Naeba
Kaze Fujii performed on the second day of the outdoor festival "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26," held at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata from July 24 to 26.
Making his first appearance at "Fuji Rock," Kaze had garnered significant attention since the announcement. The area in front of the vast GREEN STAGE was filled with an expectant audience. Under the evening sky, the band's performance began first. Then, loud cheers erupted as the big screens showed him walking through the audience area playing the saxophone. Slowly making his way to the center of the stage, Kaze took a breath and powerfully sang "Garden," instantly capturing the atmosphere of Naeba. After that, he launched into an intense performance, starting with "Matsuri." Layering his sweet singing voice over a rich ensemble featuring a horn section, he overwhelmed the audience—stretching as far as the eye could see—with his one-of-a-kind expressive power.
A scene from Kaze Fujii's stage at "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26."
"I hope summer continues to be a season full of peace and happiness," and "Please be happy. That is all. Let's be satisfied with the little things and be happy." Interweaving such messages, Kaze passionately sang a total of 13 songs. Coolly playing a keytar during the final song "Hachikō," he showed loving respect to the band members and the audience before leaving the stage. The dense, approximately one-hour live performance was etched into the history of "Fuji Rock" with a striking impact.
Source: Music Natalie
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