Minami Matsuzaka _verified_ [NEWEST VERSION]

Offstage, Matsuzaka is equally understated but deeply principled. She has quietly donated royalties from her song “Kaze no Yukue” (Where the Wind Goes) to mental health hotlines in rural Japan. She refuses brand endorsements that don’t align with her ethics, and she’s spoken out—through her newsletter, not press releases—about the pressures young female artists face regarding appearance and social media performance.

Matsuzaka has received several awards and nominations for her performances, including: minami matsuzaka