The Japanese song “Shimauta” is an international phenomenon. Released by rock band THE BOOM in 1992, it sold more than 1.5 million copies in Japan. Its popularity then spread overseas, leading to cover versions by more than 100 artists in 12 countries. We’d love to hear new versions of “Shimauta” from J-MELO viewers around the world, so we’re inviting you to make and send a video of your own performance. The man who wrote the words and music, Kazufumi Miyazawa, will be on hand with advice and insight. We can’t wait to hear from you.

A Message from Kazufumi Miyazawa
A Message from
Kazufumi Miyazawa

"Shimauta" Live Performance by THE BOOM（Windows Media Video）

"Shimauta" Live Performance by THE BOOM

"Shimauta" Lyrics

Shimauta Lyrics

"Shimauta" Karaoke Track（Windows Media Audio）

Shimauta Karaoke track

If you’d like to use a karaoke backing track,
please click the button above.
Our karaoke backing track is the only one with full copyright clearance.

A Few Important Points

• You can send as many videos as you like.
• Please fill in every part of the upload form.
• We welcome videos from amateur and professional singers.
• Music copyrights are owned by the writers of songs. To avoid infringing a copyright and risking legal trouble, please don't upload your videos to any other website.
• If you need accompaniment, you can play the fully rights-cleared karaoke track on this website.
• If you use any other accompaniment, please don't include other copyrighted material (for example, pictures, movies, TV programs, and DVDs) in your videos.
• If you send a video, we may feature it in the TV show.
• Please read the rules and agree to follow them before uploading a video. NHK can't take responsibility if you infringe a copyright by not following the rules.

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