Akari Mochizuki | Enka & Japanese Culture

英国唯一の演歌歌手・望月あかりのYoutubeチャンネル The only professional Japanese Enka singer in the UK Enka & Folk Singer | MC & Presenter | Interpreter & Cultural Coordinator 演歌・民謡歌手、MC・司会プレゼンター、通訳、コーディネート業務・岩国市観光大使 Based in the UK since 2003, Akari Mochizuki(known as Mochi) is a passionate performer and cultural bridge between Japan and the world. After studying drama in Cambridge and contemporary music in London, she began performing Enka in 2009 in London, later becoming one of the leading voices introducing traditional Japanese music to global audiences. She has appeared on major TV Tokyo programmes, performed at events such as HYPER JAPAN, WOMAD, and the British Museum, and featured on BBC Radio. Appointed Nike’s “DUNK” brand ambassador in 2021 and local coordinator for the 2025 Grand Sumo London Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall, she continues to inspire through music, interpretation, and international collaboration. Official Tourism Ambassador of Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi, Japan.