Mariya Takeuchi

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Born: 1955-03-20 · Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Mariya Takeuchi (竹内 まりや, Takeuchi Mariya, born 20 March 1955) is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Taisha, Shimane, now the city of Izumo. In a Japanese pop music career spanning decades, she has sold over 16 million records in Japan. Her early work during the late 1970s to 1980s is largely asso…