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Ayumi Hamasaki
Ayumi Hamasaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter and producer. Nicknamed the "Empress of Pop" on account of her influence throughout Asia, she is widely recognized for her versatile music production, songwriting, and live performances. Hamasaki is the best-selling solo artist in Japan, and a cultural icon of the Heisei era.
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business · Japanese singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1978) · seiyū · model · singer-songwriter · record producer · film actor · spokesperson · entrepreneur · lyricist · writer · dancer · also Ayumi Hamasaki, ayu, CREA, Hamasaki Ayumi, Hamasaki
Born 2 October 1978 · Q188111
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2026· 4 entries
Published video “2026.2.11 Release #浜崎あゆみ LIVE DVD&Blu-ray「ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2024-2025 A 〜I am ayu〜」#ayu”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ / evolution [Live Lyric Video]”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ「evolution」25周年♪ #浜崎あゆみ #ayu_evolution #evolution #ayu #jpop #shorts”.
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2025· 9 entries
Published video “今年の冬もayuと一緒に⛄️❄️💎 #浜崎あゆみ #ayu #Christmas #wintersongs #live #shorts #jpop”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ「appears」performed at ASIA TOUR 2007 #浜崎あゆみ #ayu #Christmas #wintersong #live #shorts #jpop”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ「a-nation 2025」SETLIST #浜崎あゆみ #ayu #anation #live #ayu_anation #anation2025 #shorts”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ a-nation 14＋15＋16 (Highlight Clip) #あゆの夏歌 #浜崎あゆみ #ayu_anation #anation #summersongs #shorts”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ a-nation 10＋12＋13 (Highlight Clip) #あゆの夏歌 #浜崎あゆみ #ayu_anation #anation #summersongs #shorts”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ a-nation 07＋08＋09 (Highlight Clip) #あゆの夏歌 #浜崎あゆみ #ayu_anation #anation #summersongs #shorts”.
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Published video “浜崎あゆみ a-nation 03＋04＋05 (Highlight Clip) #あゆの夏歌 #浜崎あゆみ #ayu_anation #anation #summersongs #shorts”.
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The Asia Tour 2025: I Am Ayu Ep
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Her set ending with a group showcase of "Wow War Tonight" alongside artists including Hey
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2023· 3 entries
The singer ended a performance on NHK Music Special by signing "Don't give up on your dreams" in JSL
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In 2023, Hamasaki adopted two dogs who had severe medical issues and a background of abuse.
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Hamasaki adopted two dogs who had severe medical issues and a background of abuse
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2022· 3 entries
And toured July through August for Summer TA Party 2022
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During the 2022 typhoon aftermath in the Shizuoka prefecture, Hamasaki openly criticized the media for not reporting on the disaster thoroughly.
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Matsuura stated that he stepped away from the lead producer role in 2000 as Hamasaki took on more responsibilities
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2021· 1 entry
The artist donated 10 million yen to the Japanese National Center for Global Health and Medicine, receiving the Medal of Honor
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2020· 3 entries
Hamasaki announced her second pregnancy through the Team Ayu website, and in May 2021 confirmed that her second child had been born "sometime in spring"
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On October 2, 2020, Hamasaki announced her second pregnancy through the Team Ayu website, and in May 2021 confirmed that her second child had been born "sometime in spring".
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Hamasaki revealed that she had given birth to her first child, a son, at "the end of last year"
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2018· 3 entries
“I thought Mommy's life was strange, not mine.”
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“…I guess the very first thing is to own your true self, and that includes achieving the point of not lying to others; the first step should be not lying to yourself.”
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“[...] I don't know my future. I don't know about tomorrow. I can just control for today or present, right now. [...] I don't want to think about future too much, because present is most important for me.”
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2017· 1 entry
Hamasaki revealed that she had begun losing hearing in her right ear, as well as experiencing severe bouts of dizziness and nausea
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2016· 1 entry
Made in Japan was released on the streaming platform AWA
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2015· 1 entry
Hamasaki released Winter Diary: A7 Classical
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2014· 1 entry
The singer announced her second marriage
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2013· 1 entry
It was announced through a fan club blog post that Hamasaki was engaged
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2012· 3 entries
Hamasaki released her sixth compilation album A Summer Best
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Hamasaki announced her divorce through her fan club website, Team Ayu
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On January 16, 2012, Hamasaki announced her divorce through her fan club website, Team Ayu.
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2011· 2 entries
Hamasaki simultaneously released four Ayu-mi-x 7 remix albums: House, Acoustic Orchestra, Trance 4, and Ayu-ro Mix 4
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Hamasaki announced her engagement to Austrian actor and model Manuel Schwarz, whom she had met on the set of "Virgin Road"
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2009· 1 entry
Hamasaki released "Sunrise/Sunset (Love Is All)"
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2008· 1 entry
“s disease, had caused complete deafness in her left ear. While the diagnosis was made in 2006, the symptoms reportedly dated back to 2000, originating from continued stage performances while having an ear infection. Hamasaki stated in the blog post that she wished to continue singing, and that she wanted to”
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2006· 1 entry
The symptoms reportedly dated back to 2000, originating from continued stage performances while having an ear infection
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2003· 1 entry
Hamasaki released three singles, "&", "Forgiveness", and "No Way to Say"
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2002· 2 entries
The singer released her fourth studio album, I Am
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Hamasaki created Ayupan, a cartoon version of herself that appeared in a line of merchandise (mainly figurines), and in a 2003 animation
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2001· 2 entries
Hamasaki launched her own limited-run fashion brand, MTRLG (Material Girl); the clothes were sold at MTRLG boutiques and at Mise S*clusive stores
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Hamasaki released her first compilation album, A Best
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1999· 1 entry
Received the Japan Gold Disc Award for "Best New Artist of the Year"
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1998· 1 entry
Hamasaki released her debut single "Poker Face" and debut major-label album A Song for ××
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1996· 1 entry
Most of which she would end up skipping due to reminding her of school
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1993· 1 entry
To pursue a career in modeling and acting
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1978· 1 entry
Born 1978-10-02.
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