Available in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese subtitles

Singer songwriter/anime singer, Ito Kashitaro, is very popular with the social media-savvy younger generation who consider him to be the “vocalist of the century”. He performed in the Philippines and Vietnam to commemorate ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation’s 50th anniversary.
“Music transcends language barriers and borders.”
Performing for the first time in these countries, Ito believes that the power of music transcends language and culture. His belief is an empowering message for younger generations who will continue the legacy for another 50 years.
Watch this documentary that follows Ito Kashitaro’s visit to the Philippines and Vietnam, both on and offstage, and experience the “power of music.”

Presented by：The Japan Foundation (JF) (https://www.jpf.go.jp/)　
Cooperation：JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment Corporation, KADOKAWA CORPORATION

Performance Information：
Title：Ito Kashitaro ASEAN Tour 2023 in the Philippines and Vietnam
Organizer：The Japan Foundation
Cooperation：ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD.
Supported by：Embassy of Japan in the Philippines（Concert in the Philippines）, Embassy of Japan in Vietnam（Concerts and a talk event & live performance in Vietnam）
Date：
Philippines Concert　 Friday, October 27, 2023（Venue：Brooklyn Warehouse）
Vietnam Concert　 Sunday, October 29, 2023（Venue：National Youth Theater）
https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/project/culture/perform/oversea/2023/09-02.html

Music Information：
“The Ark of Memories”　00:01:38
Lyrics and Composed By：ITO Kashitaro
Arranged by：akkin

“The Silent Minority”　00:03:56
Lyrics and Composed By：ITO Kashitaro
Arranged by：akkin

“Vita Philosophica”　00:05:32
Lyrics and Composed By：ITO Kashitaro
Arranged by：Kawano Kei

“Leather Cover” with Armi Millare 00:11:41
Lyrics and Composed By：ITO Kashitaro

“magic music”　00:13:34
Lyrics and Composed By：ITO Kashitaro

“Hyakka Ryoran”　00:23:45
Lyrics and Composed By：ITO Kashitaro

“Life is All About Goodbyes”　 00:28:55
Lyrics and Composed By：ITO Kashitaro

Online subtitles：
English subtitles translation：Dean Shimauchi Translations
Spanish subtitles translation：Patricia Ridao (DARUMA, SL.)
Korean subtitles translation：Hong Myunghwa
Vietnamese subtitles translation：FUKUDAI CORPORATION

Promotional Text：SHIN Hee-jeong from the Japan Foundation

End date of distribution: 21/3/2026