This is a very insightful article, masa! I am definetly on the same page with you when you mention Japanese artists singing in English to advance abroad. It isn't necessary. Like you say, Ayumi writes the great majority of her songs in her mother tongue yet has more foreign fans than any other Japanese artist who writes in English, etc.
This article was interesting and enjoyable to read at the same time. It adds more depth to Ayu and helps me understand her better. I didn't really see anything unnatural in the article since I was speed reading. I'll have another read to check for any corrections in a little.
Anyways, thanks alot for the article. It's very appreciated! doumo arigatou gozaimasu.
Zef
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