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Kiyoshi Hikawa holds karaoke competition

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Enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa, 33, held a talent contest this week to publicize the release of his latest single "Ano musume to nogiku to watashibune." The competition, staged by his label Nippon Columbia, was judged on a karaoke style performance in which each entrant was invited to send in a video of themselves singing the same song. Out of 6,245 participants, the eventual winner was nine-year-old Kohei Ogura from Fukushima Prefecture.

In a statement released by Nippon Columbia, Hikawa said, "He's a very talented singer. I look forward to seeing more of him in the future. He really does have an amazing voice."

Hikawa caused a stir on his blog recently when he described how he was handling the new energy-saving measures. "Air conditioning isn't great for your voice, so I tend to avoid it and just dress lightly instead. When I go out I wear a tank top and shorts. At home I usually don't wear anything." That last statement has had the tabloids buzzing this week.

Hikawa also wrote that the summer had been good for his gardening hobby. "I have a little vegetable garden on the balcony. I grow mini tomatoes, cucumbers and shiso."

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ohhh I love shiso. and I'm sure the "at home i don't wear anything" comment was completely by accident ;P

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Maybe he is making shiso juice with his shiso. It is such a refreshing drink in summer. He is a great guy and singer with or without clothes.

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I don't wear anything at home either, especially in heat waves!

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"Hikawa also wrote that the summer had been good for his gardening hobby. “I have a little vegetable garden on the balcony. I grow mini tomatoes, cucumbers and shiso."

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Is he a herbivore man?

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While I don't like the man's music, he is a talented and very kind individual. It sounds like an interesting contest, and I'm sure the nine-year old who won is ecstatic.

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Why is she wearing a suit in the photo?

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ummm, because he is a young man...

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I wouldn't say herbivore, just he's gay

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Hikawa: "I grow mini tomatoes"

I tried that once but the dang birds ate 'em!

Hikawa: "Air conditioning isn't great for your voice, so I tend to avoid it... At home I usually don't wear anything"

Air conditioning isn't great for my TEPCO electric bill, so I always avoid it. But at home I always wear at least a tank top and shorts - have to leave something for the neighbors' imagination ha ha

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