Nikaido Kazumi - Chou-Seki [Japanese Import] Nikaido Kazumi

Limited First Pressing

Acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter Kazumi Nikaido's long-awaited original album Choseki (Tide) finally arrives on vinyl, marking its first-ever LP release. Her first album of original material in 14 years, Choseki is a deeply moving collection of songs that could only have been created at this moment in her remarkable career.

Co-produced with Ikuko Harada of Clammbon, the album also features songwriting contributions from Takefumi Tsujimura (Kicell), Shohei Takagi (cero), and renowned designer Minagawa Akira (mina perhonen). Like the endless rhythm of the tides and the recurring cycle of dawn and dusk, Choseki unfolds with quiet grace, reflecting the passage of time through songs filled with warmth, compassion, and profound humanity.

With its rich acoustic textures, intimate performances, and poetic songwriting, Choseki stands as one of Kazumi Nikaido's most accomplished works – a timeless album that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners discovering her singular musical world.