Yasuyuki Okamura

All you need is a small desk and musical instruments. NHK is launching a Japanese version of the worldwide phenomenon "tiny desk concerts," originally pioneered by American public broadcaster NPR. Set in the actual offices of NHK, the series will breathe new life into music as artists perform in a setting that is anything but ordinary.

A bored trio of high school delinquents start a rock 'n' roll band together. They have no skill, money, or even a full set of drums, but are determined to jam out and impress their only friend.

The story follows Yasuyuki, an amateur musician living alone in Tokyo, supported by an allowance from his parents. He doesn't go to college or have a steady job, but instead spends his days traveling through Tokyo with artist Eriko (Kahori Fujii) and punk pizza delivery boy Kinta (Kazuhiko Kanayama). Yasuyuki cannot figure out his place in the world, or what he truly wants. One day, the group runs into a man who turns out to be Eriko's fiancé, and it is revealed that Eriko is actually from a wealthy elite family. She leaves with the man, and seems to disappear, with rumors circulating that she's going to marry him in South America after graduation. The trio breaks up, and it's up to Yasuyuki to search for his friends, and his own purpose in life.

Okamura Yasuyuki creates songs in a variety of styles with melodies and arrangements that absorb and develop the essence of various music genres such as black music, rock, pop, and popular songs, and has a unique presence with his fresh, one-of-a-kind lyrics that depict the subtleties of youth and love. Not only does he write the lyrics and compose the music, but he also plays almost all the instruments himself during recordings, and the unique world view he creates with his diverse talents has captivated many audiences. In January 2016, he released his long-awaited original album "Koufuku", his first in about 11 and a half years, and has decided to embark on a nationwide tour "Koufuku" from Saturday, April 9th. In the program, Okamura Yasuyuki, Ito Seiko, and Okamoto Reiji (OKAMOTO'S) go on a journey in search of "happiness".

Drummer Shun Ishiwaka's SP Band reunites. Grammy Award-winning pianist Robert Glasper, Aina the End, Yasuyuki Okamura, KID FRESINO, Ringo Sheena, and Kaho Nakamura will perform together!