'Sound of Japan Series' is a music project that newly reinterprets representative Japanese classic songs for the Thai market, adapts them into Thai lyrics, and releases them to the global market with Thailand as the core market, performed by a Thai artist.
This project aims to preserve the unique sensibility and emotional depth inherent in Japanese music while recreating the work into a piece that can resonate with a new generation through modern sound production suitable for the Thai market.
The meaning of this project lies not merely in content production, but in connecting Japan and Thailand through the shared language of music and forming cultural empathy between the both country.
The First Song
Niji' by Suda Masaki as our first project of 2026 remake it as a Thai version.
Release Schedule: August 2026
ABOUT ORIGINAL MUSIC
“Niji” is a heartfelt ballad by Suda Masaki, released in Japan in 2020. The song gained wide recognition for its warm, emotional tone and simple yet powerful melody. It performed strongly on Japanese music charts and became one of his most beloved tracks. Known for its gentle piano arrangement and sincere lyrics, “Niji” captures themes of love, everyday life, and quiet happiness.
The song’s nostalgic and comforting atmosphere has resonated with a broad audience, making it a standout piece in modern Japanese pop music and a meaningful choice for reinterpretation.
WHY WE CHOSE THIS SONG
The Thai market has strong mainstream acceptance of ballads, and songs with clear emotional lines and narrative qualities continue to be consumed.
If the warm emotional tone of “Niji” is naturally adapted into Thai, it can add a differentiated emotional layer as a Japanese sensibility ballad while remaining easy for Thai audiences to accept commercially. In other words, it has characteristics that can reliably attract a broad audience base.
Original Singer
Suda Masaki
Suda Masaki is one of Japan’s most versatile talents, widely recognized for his successful career as both an actor and a singer. He has built a strong presence in film and television, while also establishing himself in the music industry with emotionally expressive vocals and distinctive style. His musical releases have achieved strong commercial success, further solidifying his reputation as a multi faceted artist.
Thailand Singer
Luke Ishikawa Plowden
Luke Ishikawa Plowden is the first Thai artist featured in the “Sound of Japan” project. With his Japanese heritage, he naturally bridges Thai and Japanese cultures, bringing authenticity and depth to the project. Known for his growing presence in entertainment, he is expanding his career into music with a style that reflects both emotional sensitivity and cross cultural appeal, positioning him as a promising new voice in the region.
Master Producer
'Martin' Michinori Nagano
Martin Nagano is a Tokyo based producer with extensive experience across music production, live events, and film scoring. He has worked with renowned artists such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, LUNA SEA, Taeko Onuki, and Anri. His work spans decades, with total sales exceeding 20 million units, and includes international recognition such as award winning productions in Taiwan.
In this project, he will leads the remake and overall production process, reinterpreting “Niji” with a modern perspective while preserving the original song’s emotional core. From arrangement to recording and final sound design, he oversees key stages to ensure the track resonates with a new generation while maintaining its timeless appeal.
