Takako Mamiya

Japanese City Pop Singer

Takako Mamiya is a Japanese singer who is best known for her 1982 album "Love Trip," which has gained a cult following among fans of city pop, a genre that emerged in Japan in the late 1970s and 1980s. Despite the album's current popularity, especially among online music communities and city pop enthusiasts, little is known about Mamiya's career following the release of "Love Trip." The album itself is highly regarded for its sophisticated blend of jazz, funk, and pop influences, and it features the title track "Love Trip" as well as other notable songs such as "Mayonaka no Joke" and "Tasogare wa Ginpaku no..." Takako Mamiya's smooth vocals and the polished production have contributed to the album's enduring appeal.