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Hikaru Tanaka
Musician

Born in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan, Hikaru Tanaka began studying the tuba at the age of eight. He graduated from the Music Course at Toride Shoyo High School and earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Wind and Percussion Instruments from Tokyo University of the Arts. He also holds a First-Class Teaching License in Music for junior and senior high schools.

Tanaka received the Grand Prix at the 18th Japan Wind, String and Percussion Solo Contest, the Gold Prize at the 20th Japan Junior Wind and Percussion Competition (Tuba Division), and the Gold Prize and Genden Music Award at the 18th Ibaraki Solo Contest. Following his Grand Prix, he was featured in the Kirabito segment of Fuji Television's Mezamashi TV.

While at university, he participated in a public masterclass with Andreas Martin Hofmeir and performed in Baton Pass Concert® Tokyo Vol. 69 at Artist Salon "Dolce" Tokyo.

Currently, Tanaka performs with regional ensembles while also appearing as a trumpet and trombone player. Alongside his performing career, he serves as a part-time music teacher and wind band conductor, actively contributing to music education in and beyond Ibaraki Prefecture.