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“I am a musician and am so thankful for that. I have no experience of war. But I find a similarity between performing music onstage and acting - a reality of emotion.”

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Miyavi, whose real name is Miyamoto Masahiro, is a renowned Japanese singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for his unique musical style and stage presence, he blends elements of rock, punk, and traditional Japanese music. Born on September 14, 1981, Miyavi has been active in the music industry since the early 2000s. more

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