Name : Hachi Joseph Yoshida (吉田 ハチ)
Date of birth : Dec 18th, 1987
Occupation : Singer-songwriter (Independent)
Address : Shiga, Japan
Nationality : Japan (Pure Japanese)
Language : Japanese (Native), English (Conversational),
Tagalog (Beginner)
Specialty : Writing Japanese lyrics,
Composing J-POP music,
Singing in Japanese
(I can do these works remotely for anywhere in the world!)
Likes : Travel and Beer!
Dislikes : Cheese, Insects, Reptiles and Amphibians
Education : Shiga University, Educational psychology
Skills : Elementary School Teaching License,
Driving licence (Car, Motorcycle), Second class electrician,
Kendo 2nd Dan, Philippine travel meister 2021
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Profile Overview
Hachi Joseph Yoshida (born December 18, 1987) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and composer, born in Kyoto and based in Shiga. He began studying piano at a young age and later took up guitar in high school, dedicating himself to writing and composing his own music. His early influences include 1990s J‑POP, particularly artists such as Sharan Q, whose memorable melodies and relatable lyrics continue to inspire Hachi’s work.
Hachi’s style has been profoundly influenced by the rhythm theory of Tsunku, a renowned Japanese music producer. Incorporating these principles, Hachi carefully structures vocal phrasing, rhythm, and lyrical timing, making these elements central to his musical expression.
He has earned recognition through multiple songwriting competitions in Japan and abroad and was awarded in the World Music category of the USA Songwriting Competition, an international award highlighting his ability to connect with audiences beyond language and cultural boundaries.
Hachi’s music has also been commercially featured, appearing in television programs and advertisements, demonstrating both artistic merit and practical appeal.
He released his first full-length album, Hidden Gems Under Japan (2024), showcasing his philosophy and diverse sound across 13 tracks. In addition to original works, Hachi is known for high-quality Japanese covers of Filipino songs, bridging J‑POP and OPM (Original Pilipino Music) sensibilities.
Hachi has made notable appearances on Filipino television, including Eat Bulaga!, and has cultivated a strong international fanbase, with TikTok followers totaling 150,000 and YouTube subscribers around 30,000. His second album, J-POP Meets OPM (2025), further reflects his interest in Filipino music, integrating its melodies and emotional sensibilities without limiting himself to specific artists.
Through these experiences, Hachi has cultivated a unique international presence, recognized for his ability to blend Japanese and Filipino musical elements while maintaining his own artistic voice.
Personal & Creative Character
Beyond his musical achievements, Hachi Joseph Yoshida is recognized for his wide-ranging curiosity, inventive thinking, and experimental approach. His creativity is evident not only in his original compositions and high-quality covers but also in the ways he approaches music with unconventional ideas and imaginative concepts.
Hachi’s ambitions extend beyond his own releases; he aims to compose for artists he admires, including Filipino artists, with the goal of one day being recognized by prestigious awards such as the AWIT Awards, the Philippines’ most prominent music award, and ultimately contributing music that could win a Grammy Award. This combination of vision, empathy, and inventive imagination distinguishes him as a musician whose work resonates across cultures.
Through these projects and perspectives, Hachi demonstrates a unique artistic personality: innovative, playful, and intellectually curious, yet grounded in discipline and a deep commitment to music as both craft and medium of cross-cultural connection.
Hachi Joseph Yoshida 日本語プロフィール
1980年代の終わり頃、誇り高き古都京都で生まれる。
ピアノの先生だった母の影響で幼少期から音楽に親しむが、指の短さがネックとなりピアノは早々に断念。その後、シャ乱Qの音楽に魅せられ、高校からエレキギターを始める。
コピーバンドやオリジナルバンドでのギターボーカルを経験した後、ハードシンセ打ち込みによるコミカルポップシンガーとしてインディーズで活動。大学卒業後も小学校の教師を務めながら音楽活動を続けるが、公務員との両立の難しさから堅実な仕事を辞め、音楽に専念することを決意する。
2014年からは自己流を脱し、プロの作詞家によるレッスンで音楽を基礎から学び直す。音楽理論から楽曲制作ノウハウまで幅広く習得し、この過程で「吉田ハチ」が誕生する。日本のポップシーンに蔓延する「音楽がなくても成立するビジネス」に疑問を抱き、純粋な作品の良さを追求する姿勢を貫くため、音源制作やMV制作に傾倒。映像配信や国内外への楽曲提供など、多様な形態で作品を発表し、国内外の作曲コンペティションで入賞を重ねる。
2021年・2022年にはフィリピンのテレビ番組やイベントで活動が紹介され、2023年にはフィリピンの人気バンドの日本ツアーにゲスト出演。アジア圏の音楽情報メディア Bandwagon Asia に特集インタビューが掲載され、OPMアーティストとのコラボや交流を深める中で、音楽制作における職人気質や独創性が多くのフィリピン人アーティストに評価される。
2024年にはフィリピンの有名娯楽番組 Eat Bulaga! に生出演。番組公式Facebookで公開された出演シーンは100万回以上再生され話題となる。2025年には高いクオリティのOPM日本語カバーで知られるシンガーとしての認知度を拡大し、TikTokフォロワーは15万人、YouTube登録者は3万人に達する。
Hachi Joseph Yoshida は、2024年にリリースしたアルバム Hidden Gems Under Japan、2025年の J-POP Meets OPM を通して、J-POPとOPMを融合させた独自の音楽世界を表現。国内外の受賞歴や商業的評価を背景に、フィリピンで最も権威のある音楽賞 AWIT Awards への挑戦、さらには グラミー賞 受賞を目指すなど、国境を越えた音楽活動を展開している。