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Born in 1961, she started as an actress in the play Oushou in elementry school. Her strict father did not approve of her going into music after university, and demanded that, she become famous if she was going to sing. Years later she became an actress and singer in 1979, guesting with a band called [[HALMENS]]. In 1980 she made her professional debut in the TBS [[Dorama|dorama]] ''[[Shiawase Senso]]''. She also made her solo singing debut four years later with the release of her debut album, ''[[Tamahime-sama]]''. In the same year her sister [[Togawa Kyoko]] also started her music career and they often helped each other out on songs and each have participated on each others albums. Before the decade was up, Togawa has covered many styles of music and became the vocalist for the bands [[YAPOOS]] and [[GUERNICA]] before focusing more on her acting career.
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Born in 1961, she started as an actress in the play Oushou in elementry school. Her father did not approve of her going into music after university, and demanded that if she was going to sing she better famous. Years later she became a singer in 1979, guesting with a band called [[HALMENS]]. In 1980 she made her professional acting debut in the TBS [[Dorama|dorama]] ''[[Shiawase Senso]]''. She also made her solo singing debut four years later with the release of her debut album, ''[[Tamahime-sama]]''. In the same year her sister [[Togawa Kyoko]] also started her music career and they often helped each other out on songs and each have participated on each others albums. Before the decade was up, Togawa has covered many styles of music and became the vocalist for the bands [[YAPOOS]] and [[GUERNICA]] before focusing more on her acting career.
  
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In the early 80's and 90's she became known for her [[CM|commercials]] that she has done for the Washlet TOTO toilet and in 1989 she celebrated her first decade with the single, "[[Virgin Blues]]".
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In the early 80's and 90's she became known for her [[CM|commercials]] that she has done for the [[Wikipedia:Toto Ltd.|Washlet TOTO toilet]] and in 1989 she celebrated her first decade with the single, "[[Virgin Blues]]".
  
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Sadly, in 2002 Togawas sister Togawa Kyoko committed suicide by hanging herself at the age of 38 in her apartment on July 2002. Togawa went into a depressive state and tried to comment suicide herself, fortunately, her suicide attempt was unsuccessful but left scars on her neck.  
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Sadly, in 2002 Togawas sister Togawa Kyoko committed suicide by hanging herself at the age of 38 in her apartment on July 2002. Togawa went into a depressive state and tried to commit suicide herself, fortunately, her suicide attempt was unsuccessful but left scars on her neck.  
  
 
She celebrated her thirtieth anniversary in her singing career by releasing the box set ''[[Teichiku Works Jun Togawa 30th Anniversary|TEICHIKU WORKS JUN TOGAWA~30TH ANNIVERSARY]]''.  
 
She celebrated her thirtieth anniversary in her singing career by releasing the box set ''[[Teichiku Works Jun Togawa 30th Anniversary|TEICHIKU WORKS JUN TOGAWA~30TH ANNIVERSARY]]''.  

Revision as of 03:47, 27 February 2013

Togawa Jun

Togawa Jun (戸川純) is a Japanese pop singer and actress currently under Sony Music Entertainment. Her singing is often operatic, or harshly screamed. Her lyrics frequently display a bizarre, grim sense of humor which has connected her in many ways to the ero-guro subculture.

Profile

  • Stage Name: Togawa Jun (戸川純)
  • Real Name: Togawa Junko (戸川順子)
  • Birthdate: March 31, 1961 (1961-03-31) (age 63)
  • Birthplace: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
  • Family: Togawa Kyoko (Younger Sister)
  • Bands:

Information

Born in 1961, she started as an actress in the play Oushou in elementry school. Her father did not approve of her going into music after university, and demanded that if she was going to sing she better famous. Years later she became a singer in 1979, guesting with a band called HALMENS. In 1980 she made her professional acting debut in the TBS dorama Shiawase Senso. She also made her solo singing debut four years later with the release of her debut album, Tamahime-sama. In the same year her sister Togawa Kyoko also started her music career and they often helped each other out on songs and each have participated on each others albums. Before the decade was up, Togawa has covered many styles of music and became the vocalist for the bands YAPOOS and GUERNICA before focusing more on her acting career.

In the early 80's and 90's she became known for her commercials that she has done for the Washlet TOTO toilet and in 1989 she celebrated her first decade with the single, "Virgin Blues".

Sadly, in 2002 Togawas sister Togawa Kyoko committed suicide by hanging herself at the age of 38 in her apartment on July 2002. Togawa went into a depressive state and tried to commit suicide herself, fortunately, her suicide attempt was unsuccessful but left scars on her neck.

She celebrated her thirtieth anniversary in her singing career by releasing the box set TEICHIKU WORKS JUN TOGAWA~30TH ANNIVERSARY.

Currently, Togawa is working with other artists like, Jim O'Rourke and Otomo Yoshihide. She has also appeard on many chat shows.

Discography

Togawa Jun promoting "Radar Man" (1984)
Togawa Jun promoting Kyokuto Ian Shoka (1985)
Togawa Jun promoting "Sayonara wo Oshiete" (1986)
Togawa Jun promoting Higashiguchi DVD (2005)
Togawa Jun promoting TOGAWA LEGEND SELF SELECT BEST & RARE 1979 - 2008 (2008)
Togawa Jun promoting TEICHIKU WORKS JUN TOGAWA~30TH ANNIVERSARY (2009)

Studio Albums

Mini-Albums

Other Albums

  • [1984.04.25] Ura Tamahime (裏玉姫; Live Princess Tama) (Togawa Jun with YAPOOS) (Live Album)
  • [1987.04.25] Tokyo no Yaban (東京の野蛮; Tokyo Barbarism) (Remix Album)

Best Albums

Box Sets

Singles

Other Singles

VHS / DVDs

Filmography

Movies

Dramas

Television

Radio

Commercials

Publications

Books

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  • [1984] Junki Susuru, Watashi wa Mushi no Onna (樹液すする、私は虫の女; Sip Sap, I am Pupating Woman)
  • [1984] Togawa Jun no Kimochi (戸川純の気持ち; Togawa Jun's Feelings)
  • [1987] Togawa Jun no Utopia (戸川純のユートピア; Togawa Jun's Utopia)
  • [2009] Heart Onasen (ハート温泉; Heart Hot Springs)

Photobooks

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  • [1988] JUN TOGAWA AS A PIECE OF FLESH
  • [2005] JUN TOGAWA AS ONLY A LUMP OF MEAT

External Links

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Togawa Jun
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YAPOOS
Members: Togawa Jun · Nakahara Nobuo · Lion Mary · Yamaguchi Shinichi · Dennis Gunn · Toda Seiji · Niida Kouzou
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GUERNICA
Members: Togawa Jun · Ueno Koji · Ohta Keiichi
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Albums
Best Albums
Singles
DVDs
Official Website · Teichiku Records Profile
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