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追悼・中山美穂 MIHO NAKAYAMA MEMORIAL

Mon, Jun 16, 2025

This Wednesday would’ve been Miho Nakayama’s 40th Anniversary Concert at NHK Hall in Tokyo. I kept hoping it might still happen—I wish it were just another hide n’ seek, and Miho-chan would walk back out on that stage with a beautiful smile.

But she’s really gone, and there won’t be another one.

Idol, actress, singer, mystery. I truly believe that among the many talents of her generation, few carried the same grace—or shone like a star as brightly—through so many seasons. This playlist is just a personal glimpse into her artistry, and it’s the least I can offer at this point.

Thank you, Miho. On this gray day here in Richmond, we remember you.

MIHO NAKAYAMA MEMORIAL
1–3PM on @wrir97.3fm

Playlist

    Time: June 16 - 1:00:19 pm
  • You're My Only Shinin' Star

    中山美穂, “91 You're My Only Shinin' Star”

    from You're My Only Shinin' Star

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 1:06:08 pm
  • SHIAWASENINARUTAMENI - EP

    中山美穂, “P.S NATSUNOKUNIKARA”

    from SHIAWASENINARUTAMENI - EP

    KING RECORDS - 1993

  • Time: June 16 - 1:11:34 pm
  • CATCH THE NITE

    中山美穂, “FARAWAY FROM SUMMER DAYS”

    from CATCH THE NITE

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 1:17:56 pm
  • Angel Hearts

    中山美穂, “Diamond Lights”

    from Angel Hearts

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 1:23:34 pm
  • OLIVE

    中山美穂, “Baby Pink Moon”

    from OLIVE

    KING RECORDS - 1998

  • Time: June 16 - 1:26:40 pm
  • Sea Paradise

    中山美穂, “Sea Paradise”

    from Sea Paradise

    KING RECORDS - 1994

  • Time: June 16 - 1:32:52 pm
  • Hide’n’ Seek

    中山美穂, “Hide 'n' Seek”

    from Hide’n’ Seek

    KING RECORDS - 1989

  • Time: June 16 - 1:37:40 pm
  • Hide’n’ Seek

    中山美穂, “Destiny”

    from Hide’n’ Seek

    KING RECORDS - 1989

  • Time: June 16 - 1:42:53 pm
  • Jeweluna

    中山美穂, “秒読みのJealousy”

    from Jeweluna

    KING RECORDS - 1990

  • Time: June 16 - 1:47:20 pm
  • Angel Hearts

    中山美穂, “瞳でLovin’ You”

    from Angel Hearts

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 1:52:59 pm
  • TOOIMACHINODOKOKADE

    中山美穂, “TOOIMACHINODOKOKADE”

    from TOOIMACHINODOKOKADE

    KING RECORDS - 1991

  • Time: June 16 - 2:00:41 pm
  • SEKAIJUUNODAREYORIKITTO - EP

    中山美穂, “SEKAIJUUNODAREYORIKITTO”

    from SEKAIJUUNODAREYORIKITTO - EP

    KING RECORDS - 1992

  • Time: June 16 - 2:04:59 pm
  • Hide’n’ Seek

    中山美穂, “Island Blue”

    from Hide’n’ Seek

    KING RECORDS - 1989

  • Time: June 16 - 2:09:08 pm
  • Makin' Dancin' - Single

    中山美穂, “FUNKY Mermaid”

    from Makin' Dancin' - Single

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 2:14:20 pm
  • Mind Game

    中山美穂, “Moon Light Sexy Dance”

    from Mind Game

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 2:18:28 pm
  • MEGAMITACHINOBOUKEN - EP

    中山美穂, “Too Fast, Too Close (Dance Version)”

    from MEGAMITACHINOBOUKEN - EP

    KING RECORDS - 1990

  • Time: June 16 - 2:22:14 pm
  • SEMISWEETNOMAHOU - EP

    中山美穂, “SEMISWEETNOMAHOU”

    from SEMISWEETNOMAHOU - EP

    KING RECORDS - 1990

  • Time: June 16 - 2:25:12 pm
  • Hide’n’ Seek

    中山美穂, “Virgin Eyes (Edit Version)”

    from Hide’n’ Seek

    KING RECORDS - 1989

  • Time: June 16 - 2:29:41 pm
  • Hide’n’ Seek

    中山美穂, “Stardust Lovers”

    from Hide’n’ Seek

    KING RECORDS - 1989

  • Time: June 16 - 2:33:11 pm
  • CATCH THE NITE

    中山美穂, “CATCH ME”

    from CATCH THE NITE

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 2:36:10 pm
  • Mind Game

    中山美穂, “Take It Easy”

    from Mind Game

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 2:40:36 pm
  • CATCH THE NITE

    中山美穂, “SHERRY”

    from CATCH THE NITE

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 2:45:22 pm
  • Mind Game

    中山美穂, “Long Distance to the Heaven”

    from Mind Game

    KING RECORDS - 1988

  • Time: June 16 - 2:49:58 pm
  • ANATANINARA

    中山美穂, “ANATANINARA”

    from ANATANINARA

    KING RECORDS - 1993

  • Time: June 16 - 2:55:30 pm
  • TADANAKITAKUNARUNO - Single

    中山美穂, “TADANAKITAKUNARUNO”

    from TADANAKITAKUNARUNO - Single

    KING RECORDS - 1994