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My Take
I have such a soft spot for Saori Yuki. That wordless "ru-ru-ru" on "Yoake no Scat" floors me every time, no lyrics needed, just this featherlight voice gliding in until you find yourself sitting up a little straighter. There's zero strain in her singing, and that ease is the whole magic of it. The children's songs she did with her sister Sachiko Yasuda are deceptively hard to pull off, yet they make them sound like breathing. What gets me most is the second wind: decades into her career she got swept up by an American band and lit up audiences abroad all over again, proof that a good song shrugs off borders and years. Decorated to the hilt, never once carrying herself like it. From Kiryu in Gunma to the world, and still that quiet, unfussy grace. I adore her.
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Overview
Saori Yuki is a Japanese singer, actress, and narrator born on November 13, 1946, in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture. She is best known for her signature song "Yoake no Scat" and the ballad "Tegami," which cemented her status as one of Japan's most distinctive vocal artists. Over her career she has received the Kikuchi Kan Prize (1994), the Medal with Purple Ribbon (2012), and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays (2019) in recognition of her cultural contributions.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Saori Yuki
- Name (Japanese)
- 由紀さおり
- Reading
- ゆき さおり
- Born
- November 13, 1946 (age 79)
- Origin
- Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Singer / Actress / Narrator / Talent
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Blood type
- A
- Active years
- 1965 -
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1994 — Kikuchi Kan Prize
- 2012 — Medal with Purple Ribbon
- 2019 — Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 401 (1958–2025)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 1958: 1, 1960: 1, 1965: 6, 1966: 2, 1969: 12, 1970: 11, 1971: 22, 1972: 18, 1973: 11, 1974: 11, 1975: 12, 1976: 11, 1977: 9, 1978: 5, 1979: 9, 1980: 9, 1981: 10, 1982: 11, 1983: 6, 1984: 12, 1985: 8, 1986: 1, 1987: 4, 1988: 8, 1989: 6, 1990: 4, 1992: 3, 1994: 6, 1995: 6, 1996: 4, 1997: 1, 1998: 4, 1999: 5, 2000: 2, 2001: 6, 2002: 3, 2003: 6, 2004: 6, 2005: 11, 2006: 9, 2007: 7, 2008: 5, 2009: 5, 2010: 2, 2011: 4, 2012: 9, 2013: 8, 2014: 2, 2015: 4, 2016: 7, 2017: 4, 2018: 2, 2019: 5, 2021: 2, 2022: 6, 2023: 1, 2024: 5, 2025: 4, year unknown: 27
- Debut work
- ミツワ石鹸
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Signature Work | Yoake no Scat |
| Signature Work | Tegami |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
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Frequently asked questions
When was Saori Yuki born?
Saori Yuki was born on November 13, 1946 and is 79 years old.
Where is Saori Yuki from?
Saori Yuki is from Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
What does Saori Yuki do?
Saori Yuki works as Singer, Actress, Narrator, Talent.
What is Saori Yuki's blood type?
Saori Yuki's blood type is A.
How long has Saori Yuki been active?
Saori Yuki has been active since 1965.
What is Saori Yuki known for?
Saori Yuki's notable works include Yoake no Scat, Tegami.
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