Shinji Tanimura

Japanese singer-songwriter, talent
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Summary

Shinji Tanimura was born on December 11, 1948[1], in Osaka[2]. He died on October 8, 2023[3], in Tokyo[4]. He worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], lyricist[8], and professor[9].

Key Facts

  • Child: Shiori Tanimura[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
  • Employer: Shanghai Conservatory of Music[12]
  • Educated at: Momoyama Gakuin University[13], Osaka Prefecture Education Center High School[14], 大阪市立東住吉中学校[15]
  • Notable work: Iihi Tabidachi[16], Subaru[17]
  • Award received: Mainichi art award[18], Medal with Purple Ribbon[19]
  • Member of: Alice[20], Rock Candies[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Genre: kayōkyoku[23]
  • Record label: Avex Group[24]
  • Family name: Tanimura[25]
  • Given name: Shinji[26]
  • Official website: https://www.tanimura.com/[27]
  • Instrument: voice[28], guitar[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[30]
  • Name in native language: 谷村 新司[31]
  • Name in kana: たにむら しんじ[32]
  • Blood type: AB[33]
  • Start of work period: 1971[34]
  • Height: 172 cm[35]
  • Mass: 68 kg[36]

FAQs

Where was Shinji Tanimura born?

Shinji Tanimura was born in Osaka[2].

Where did Shinji Tanimura die?

Shinji Tanimura died in Tokyo[4].

What did Shinji Tanimura do for work?

Shinji Tanimura worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], lyricist[8], and professor[9].

Where did Shinji Tanimura go to school?

Shinji Tanimura was educated at Momoyama Gakuin University[13], Osaka Prefecture Education Center High School[14], and 大阪市立東住吉中学校[15].

What awards did Shinji Tanimura receive?

Honors received include Mainichi art award[18] and Medal with Purple Ribbon[19].

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  22. [3] ↑ . asia.nikkei.com. asia.nikkei.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . Nihon Tarento Meikan. Retrieved . talent.yahoo.co.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . Nihon Tarento Meikan. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [36] ↑ . Nihon Tarento Meikan. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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