| Rimi Natsukawa discography |
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| Studio albums | 7 |
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| EPs | 2 |
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| Compilation albums | 7 |
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| Tribute albums | 2 |
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| Singles | 23 |
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| Video albums | 3 |
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The discography of Rimi Natsukawa chronicles the musical releases of esteemed Japanese singer Rimi Natsukawa, best known for her 2001 cover of the Okinawan folk song "Nada Sōsō". Her body of work encompasses studio albums, compilation albums, extended plays, singles, and video albums, showcasing a fusion of J‑pop, enka, and traditional Okinawan music styles. Since her debut in 2002, Natsukawa has released multiple albums and over 20 singles, many featuring both original tracks and covers, reflecting her ability to bridge popular and regional musical genres. Her discography highlights include chart‑topping albums in Oricon, acclaimed live concert DVDs, and contributions to various soundtracks and tribute albums.[1][2]
Albums
Studio albums
| Year
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Album Information
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Chart positions
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Total sales
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| 2002
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Tida: Tida Kaji nu Umui (てぃだ～太陽・風ぬ想い～, Sun: Sun, Wind Thoughts)
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24
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279,376
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| 2003
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Sora no Keshiki (空の風景, A View of the Sky)
|
39
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78,900
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| 2004
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Kaze no Michi (風の道, Wind Road)
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36
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30,113
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| 2005
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Ayakaji no Ne (彩風の音, The Sound of Colored Wind)
|
48
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16,158
|
| 2007
|
Umui Kaji (想い風, Thought Wind)
|
76
|
6,416
|
| 2009
|
Kokoro no Uta (ココロノウタ, Songs of the Heart)
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77
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3,516
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Cover albums
| Year
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Album Information
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Chart positions
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Total sales
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| 2002
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Minamikaze (南風, South Wind) (EP)
|
37
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370,953
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| 2003
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Famureuta (ファムレウタ ～子守唄～, Lullaby) (EP)
|
25
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44,783
|
| 2007
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Uta Sagashi: Request Cover Album (歌さがし ～リクエストカバーアルバム～, Song Search: Request Cover Album)
|
19
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38,747
|
| 2010
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Uta Sagashi: Asia no Kaze (歌さがし～アジアの風～, Song Search: Asian Wind)
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TBA
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TBA
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Compilations albums
Singles
| Release
|
Title
|
Notes
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Oricon Singles Charts
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Sales Total
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Album
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| 1989
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Shiori (しほり)
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as Misato Hoshi (星美里).
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—
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—
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Misato Hoshi Best Collection
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| 1990
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Yume Iro Memai (夢色めまい, Dream Color Dizziness)
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—
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—
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| Minato Ujō (港雨情, Harbour Rain Feelings)
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| 1999
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Yūbae ni Yurete (夕映えにゆれて, Swaying in the Sunset)
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Victor Entertainment debut single.
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—
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—
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—
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| 2000
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Hana ni Naru (花になる, Become a Flower)
|
|
—
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—
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| 2001
|
Nada Sōsō (涙そうそう, Great Tears Are Spilling)
|
|
8
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683,908
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Minamikaze/Tida: Tida Kaji nu Umui
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| 2003
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Nada Sōsō (Special Live Version) (涙そうそう～スペシャル・ライブ・ヴァージョン～, Great Tears Are Spilling)
|
with Ryoko Moriyama, Begin.
|
32
|
32,848
|
Sora no Keshiki
|
| Michishirube (道しるべ, Signpost)
|
|
47
|
8,623
|
| Tori yo (鳥よ, Bird)
|
|
47
|
10,762
|
—
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| Warabigami (Yamatoguchi) (童神～ヤマトグチ～, Little God (Standard Japanese))
|
|
16
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70,495
|
Famureuta
|
| 2004
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Nada Sōsō (Special Edition) (涙そうそう)
|
|
54
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9,411
|
—
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| Kana yo Kana yo (愛よ愛よ, Love Love)
|
|
39
|
20,005
|
Kaze no Michi
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| Kokoro Tsutae (ココロツタエ, Heart Report)
|
|
47
|
38,414
|
Ayakaji no Ne
|
| 2005
|
Sayōnara Arigatō (さようなら ありがとう, Good-Bye, Thank You)
|
|
44
|
7,169
|
| Hug Shichao (ハグしちゃお, Tightly Hug)
|
|
78
|
3,028
|
—
|
| 2006
|
Sayōnara Arigatō (Ama no Kaze)/Mirai (さようなら ありがとう～天の風～/未来, Good-Bye, Thank You (Sky Wind)/Future)
|
|
30
|
11,859
|
Umui Kaji
|
| 2007
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Furusato (フルサト, Home Town)
|
|
53
|
5,261
|
| Jidai/Wasurete wa Ikenai Mono (時代/忘れてはいけないもの, Era/Unforgettable Things)
|
Digital download.
|
|
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Uta Sagashi: Request Cover Album
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| Hana Saku Tabiji/Kiseki no Hana (花咲く旅路/キセキノハナ, Flowering Journey/Miracle Flower)
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Digital download.
|
|
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| Cosmos/Kokoro (秋桜/こころ, Cosmos/Heart)
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Digital download.
|
|
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| 2008
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Ano Hana no Yō ni (あの花のように, Like That Flower)
|
|
94
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4,502
|
Ai no Uta: Self-Selection Best
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| Inochi no Oto/Daijōbu Daijōbu (いのちの音/だいじょぶ、だいじょうぶ, Sound of Life/I'm Okay, I'm Okay)
|
|
116
|
1,139
|
Kokoro no Uta
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| 2009
|
Inochi no Rhythm (いのちのリズ, Life Rhythm)
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Digital download.
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|
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TBA
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Other appearances
| Release
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Artist
|
Title
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Notes
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Album
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| 2004
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Hiroshi Itsuki feat. Rimi Natsukawa
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Deigo to Hanasu (デイゴとはまなす, Talking with a Tiger's Claw Flower)
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Onna no Ehon
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| 2005
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Chikuzen Sato with Rimi Natsukawa
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Boku no Mune de Oyasumi (僕の胸でおやすみ, Goodbye with My Heart)
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Features on "Rimits: Best Duet Songs" (2006)
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The Selection of Cornerstones 1995-2004
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| Rimi Natsukawa
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'Aa Kōshien' Kimi yo Hachigatsu ni Atsuku Nare (「あゝ甲子園」君よ八月に熱くなれ, You Make Me Hot in August (from Ah, Kōshien))
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Ningen Manyōka: Yū Aku Kashishū
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| Kaoru Kurosawa duet with Rimi Natsukawa
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Manten no Hoshi no Yoru (満天の星の夜, Night with a Sky Full of Stars)
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Features on "Rimits: Best Duet Songs" (2006)
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Love Anthem
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| 2006
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Andrea Bocelli duet with Rimi Natsukawa
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Somos Novios (Ai no Yume) (ソモス・ノビオス～愛の夢, It's Impossible (Dream of Love))
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Features on "Umui Kaji" (2007)
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Amore (Japanese Edition)
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| 2008
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Taiyo Yamazawa presents Rimi Natsukawa
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Utabito (歌人, Singer)
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Music Tree
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| 2009
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Chage with Rimi Natsukawa
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Boku wa Dō Kana (僕はどうかな, What Should I Do)
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Many Happy Returns
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| Rimi Natsukawa
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Tada Sore Dake (ただそれだけ, It's Only That)
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Katsuhisa Hattori
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VHS/DVD
- Ryūkyu no Kaze (琉球の風, Ryukyuan Wind) - February 25, 2004
- Rimi Natsukawa Concert Tour 2004: Unrimited - March 24, 2005
- Video Clip Collection - March 9, 2007
References