Yumi Matsutoya Japanese Singer From Hachiōji-shi
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Yumi Matsutoya (19 January 1954, Hachiōji-shi) is a Japanese singer. Her largest audience is on YouTube, with 399K subscribers as of August 2025.
Early life
She went on to study at Tama Art University.
Career
Yumi Matsutoya’s releases on record are 47 albums and 33 singles between 1972 and 2020. She released Henji wa Irarenai (1972) early on, and Shinkai no Machi (2020) is the latest entry. The style on record is kayōkyoku and folk rock. Yumi Matsutoya plays piano. Record labels on file include Alfa Records. Work listed as notable includes Haru yo, Koi, Koibito ga Santa Claus and Mamotte Agetai.
Recognition
Her awards include the Medal with Purple Ribbon (2013). Her other honours include the Person of Cultural Merit (2022).
Public roles
Affiliations on file for her include Kirara Music Publisher and Yuming Fan Club.
Personal life
She has been married to Masataka Matsutoya since 1976.
Discography
80 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Shinkai no Machi | Album |
| 2016 | Uchuu Toshokan | Album |
| 2013 | Pop Classico | Album |
| 2012 | Koi o Release | Single |
| 2012 | The Best of Yumi Matsutoya 40th Anniversary | Album |
| 2011 | Road Show | Album |
| 2009 | Shirt o Araeba | Single |
| 2007 | Music | Single |
| 2006 | A Girl in Summer | Album |
| 2006 | Niji no Shita no Doshaburi de | Single |
| 2004 | VIVA! 6×7 | Album |
| 2003 | Setsugetsuka | Single |
| 2003 | Yuming Compositions: Faces | Album |
| 2002 | Wings of Winter, Shades of Summer | Album |
| 2002 | Yuming The Greatest Hits | Album |
Show all 80 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shiawase ni Naru Tame ni | Single |
| 2000 | Millennium | Single |
| 2000 | Partnership | Single |
| 1999 | ALARM à la mode | Album |
| 1999 | Frozen Roses | Album |
| 1999 | Lost Highway | Single |
| 1998 | Neue Musik | Album |
| 1997 | Cowgirl Dreamin' | Album |
| 1997 | Kokuhaku | Single |
| 1997 | Sunny Day Holiday | Single |
| 1996 | Saigo no Uso | Single |
| 1996 | Super Best of Yumi Arai | Album |
| 1996 | Yumi Arai The Concert With Old Friends | Album |
| 1995 | Kathmandu | Album |
| 1995 | Rondo | Single |
| 1994 | Haru yo, Koi | Single |
| 1994 | Hello, My Friend | Single |
| 1994 | The Dancing Sun | Album |
| 1993 | Manatsu no Yo no Yume | Single |
| 1993 | U-miz | Album |
| 1992 | Ai no Wave | Single |
| 1992 | Tears and Reasons | Album |
| 1992 | Yuming Collection | Album |
| 1991 | Dawn Purple | Album |
| 1989 | Love Wars | Album |
| 1988 | Delight Slight Light Kiss | Album |
| 1988 | Yuming History | Album |
| 1987 | Sweet Dreams | Single |
| 1987 | Yuming Singles 1972-1976 | Album |
| 1985 | Da Di Da | Album |
| 1984 | No Side | Album |
| 1983 | Reincarnation | Album |
| 1983 | Voyager | Album |
| 1982 | Pearl Pierce | Album |
| 1981 | A HAPPY NEW YEAR | Single |
| 1981 | Mamotte Agetai | Single |
| 1981 | Yuming Brand Part.3 | Album |
| 1980 | Esper | Single |
| 1980 | Hakujitsumu Day Dream | Single |
| 1980 | Hoshi no Rūjurian | Single |
| 1980 | Koibito ga Santa Claus | Single |
| 1980 | Surf & Snow | Album |
| 1980 | Toki no Nai Hotel | Album |
| 1979 | Kishū | Single |
| 1979 | Olive | Album |
| 1979 | Yuming Brand Part.2 | Album |
| 1978 | Benisuzume | Album |
| 1977 | ALBUM | Album |
| 1977 | Album | Album |
| 1977 | Shiokaze ni Chigirete | Single |
| 1977 | Tōi Tabiji | Single |
| 1976 | Kageriyuku Heya | Single |
| 1976 | Yuming Brand | Album |
| 1975 | Cobalt Hour | Album |
| 1975 | Rouge no Dengon | Single |
| 1975 | Sotsugyo Shashin | Single |
| 1974 | 12-tsuki no Ame | Single |
| 1974 | Misslim | Album |
| 1974 | Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara | Single |
| 1973 | Hikoukigumo | Album |
| 1972 | Henji wa Irarenai | Single |
| acacia | Album | |
| Yumi Arai 1972-1976 | Album | |
| Yumi Matsutoya 1978-1989 | Album | |
| Yuming Visualive Da・Di・Da | Album |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Person of Cultural Merit | Won | |
| 2013 | Medal with Purple Ribbon | Won |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Yumi Matsutoya?
Yumi Matsutoya is 72 years old, born on 19 January 1954 in Hachiōji-shi.
What is Yumi Matsutoya’s nationality?
Yumi Matsutoya is Japanese, born in Hachiōji-shi.
Who is Yumi Matsutoya married to?
Yumi Matsutoya is married to Masataka Matsutoya; they married in 1976.
Has Yumi Matsutoya won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Person of Cultural Merit (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q267471), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
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