Yuki Kajiura & Co appeared at NHK’s “tiny desk concerts JAPAN.” along with vocalists and musicians. Tiny Desk Concerts are a music platform originating in the U.S. that has captivated audiences around the world. Japanese artists are now taking the stage one after another on this platform, which has previously featured acts like BTS and […]
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