aiko

aiko (real name: Aiko Yanai, 柳井 愛子) is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter. She was born on November 22 (horoscope: the Scorpio), 1975 in Suita, Osaka, Japan. She majored in popular music vocals at the Osaka College of Music and receiv

aiko (real name: Aiko Yanai, 柳井 愛子) is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter. She was born on November 22 (horoscope: the Scorpio), 1975 in Suita, Osaka, Japan. She majored in popular music vocals at the Osaka College of Music and received AA in 1996.

aiko writes love songs such as Hanabi (1999), Sakura no Toki (2000), and Hatsukoi (2001). She is popular among a wide range of fans, however, especially young girls. She is short (with a height of 152cm / 5 feet), and is known for her cheerful character. aiko's songs go over Japan, and reach East Asia and beyond.