Junko Tokumaru

Junko Tokumaru is a Japanese musician from Tokyo who started releasing music in the early 2000s. Her first album came out in 2003, simply titled 'Tokumaru,' and she followed it with records like 'An Eternity' in 2004 and 'Tiger Trap' in 2006. She's put out several more albums since, including 'Alien' in 2022.

Her music often gets described as experimental, pulling from different places. She's mentioned being influenced by things like classical piano and Aphex Twin's electronic work. Songs like 'Koi No Seesaw Game' and 'Pica-pica' show her approach to melody and texture.

While she mostly works alone, she has occasionally played with other musicians, like guitarist Takuya Kuroda. Her style isn't always easy to categorize, which has sometimes led to mixed reactions, but she's kept making music her own way for over two decades now.