Hikari Honda

the Japanese Folk Singer

  Hikari Honda is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter from Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, whose music blends nostalgic Japanese folk melodies, influenced by Western folk icons, with universal storytelling.

  Hikari’s music is rooted in honesty, simplicity, and connection. he writes songs that reflect the lives, emotions, and unspoken stories of everyday people.

Notable Performances:

• Toronto Winter Folk Festival 2026 (Canada)

• Canadian Tour 2026 Winter (Toronto, Peterborough)

• WORLD’s largest Japanese film festival 2026 (Germany) 

• Germany Tour 2026 Spring (Frankfurt, Kassel, Berlin) 

• International Music Festival in Beirut 2026 (Lebanon) 

• Japan Festival Canada 2024 - main stage (Canada)

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