H-wonder | |
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Born | September 23, 1968 |
Origin | Funabashi, Chiba, Japan |
Genres | J-Pop |
Occupation(s) | Composer, singer |
Years active | 1995–1998 (as singer) 1998–present (as composer) |
Labels | Scoop Music |
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