Kokia (singer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Kokia (singer)

Japanese singer

Date of Birth: 22-Jul-1976

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Profession: composer, singer, singer-songwriter

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Akiko Yoshida (?????, Yoshida Akiko, born July 22, 1976) is a Japanese singer and songwriter performing under the stage name Kokia (styled KOKIA).
Her most well known songs are "Arigato..." (?????..., Thank You) (which reached number 2 in Hong Kong when it was covered by Sammi Cheng) and "The Power of Smile" (which topped at No.
8 in the singles chart). She is also recognized for her numerous contributions to anime/game soundtracks, the most notable being "Ai no Melody/Chowa Oto (With Reflection)" for the film Origin: Spirits of the Past, "Follow the Nightingale" for the game Tales of Innocence, and "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi" for the anime Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino. Kokia often performs in Europe, basing her activities in Paris and releasing music through Wasabi Records, a subsidiary of Kazé.