Sachiko Kanenobu, a pioneering female singer-songwriter in Japan, also known internationally as the 'Japanese first singer-songwriter.' In the summer of 1998, the hidden masterpiece Fork In The Road was recorded in a private studio in Izu, like a demo tape. Makoto Kubota, along with support from Daichi Ito, ASA-CHANG, and members of Kikagaku Moyo, has undertaken a bold reproduction, going beyond remastering and remixing for its release.
Additionally, a nationwide tour, the first in four years, has been scheduled for November to December."
Sachiko Kanenobu
In 1972, she gave birth to the historic masterpiece Misora, and, without waiting for its release, went to the United States with her then husband, Paul Williams (a renowned writer), with just one guitar in hand.
This album, Fork In The Road, primarily consists of songs written during the 1980s and later, as she balanced songwriting with raising children after she gave birth in the 1970s. The inspiration to resume songwriting came when her then husband Paul’s friend, Philip K. Dick, was deeply impressed after listening to Misora and persuaded her to return to songwriting.
In the 1980s and 1990s, she continued her music career alongside divorce and performing with a rock band. However, around the end of the 20th century, thanks to the simple recording at a friend's house in Izu, orchestrated by her music ally from her teenage years, Koichi Matsuda, and by sheer coincidence, many elements were added and remade in this work. With contributions from Daichi Ito, ASA-CHANG, and members of Kikagaku Moyo through dubbing, this album takes the listener on a time machine-like journey from the 1960s folk era through the 80s and into the 21st century.
In November 2023, several domestic tours are being prepared, and one of her songs is scheduled to be featured in a major film.
