★ HOW OLD IS MASAYOSHI YAMAZAKI?
Masayoshi Yamazaki is 54 years old, born December 23, 1971 in Japan · Capricorn.
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About
Masayoshi Yamazaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter whose guitar-driven ballads and rock tracks defined late-90s Japanese pop. Born December 23, 1971, in Kusatsu, Shiga, he released his second album in 1997, which spawned "One More Time, One More Chance"—the breakout single later featured in Makoto Shinkai's anime film 5 Centimeters per Second. A multi-instrumentalist skilled on drums, piano, and saxophone, Yamazaki has also crossed into live performance with established artists, including a 2002 backstage performance of "All My Loving" for Paul McCartney. As a Capricorn born in 1971, he embodies disciplined musicianship.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Masayoshi Yamazaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter who builds guitar-driven blues, rock, and pop compositions, occasionally pivoting to piano ballads. Born December 23, 1971, in Kusatsu, Shiga, he emerged onto the national stage with his second album in 1997. That release featured "One More Time, One More Chance," a single that would become his signature track and later gain international recognition when director Makoto Shinkai licensed it for the anime film 5 Centimeters per Second. Beyond vocals and lead guitar, Yamazaki is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, recording drums, piano, percussion, saxophone, and glockenspiel across various projects. In November 2002, he performed a live rendition of the Beatles' "All My Loving" for Paul McCartney following one of McCartney's Driving World Tour shows in Japan. As an actor and recording artist active since the mid-1990s, Yamazaki represents a cohort of Japanese musicians who refined introspective songwriting in the streaming-adjacent era. Born under Capricorn, his disciplined approach to instrumentation and composition reflects the sign's methodical nature. Life-path number 8 suggests cycles of professional and creative renewal.
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Trivia
- "One More Time, One More Chance," released on his 1997 second album, became iconic after its use in Makoto Shinkai's anime film 5 Centimeters per Second.
- In November 2002, Yamazaki performed "All My Loving" for Paul McCartney backstage in Japan during McCartney's Driving World Tour.
- Yamazaki is a multi-instrumentalist, proficient on guitar, drums, piano, percussion, saxophone, and glockenspiel across his recorded work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Masayoshi Yamazaki extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Masayoshi Yamazaki?
- Masayoshi Yamazaki is 54 years old (born December 23, 1971).
- When is Masayoshi Yamazaki's birthday?
- Masayoshi Yamazaki was born on December 23, 1971.
- What is Masayoshi Yamazaki's zodiac sign?
- Masayoshi Yamazaki is a Capricorn, born December 23, 1971.
- What is Masayoshi Yamazaki's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Masayoshi Yamazaki was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Masayoshi Yamazaki from?
- Masayoshi Yamazaki is from Japan.
- What does Masayoshi Yamazaki do?
- Masayoshi Yamazaki is a actor.
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