Kamijo (born Yuji Kamijo, 1975) is a Japanese singer-songwriter who rose to prominence as the frontman of visual kei bands Lareine and Versailles, the latter a symphonic power metal group he co-founded in 2007 with guitarist Hizaki. Since launching his solo career in 2013, he has built a body of work rooted in French aristocratic history, gothic romanticism and orchestral metal, releasing albums such as Heart (2014), Sang (2018) and OSCAR (2022). He also runs his own label, Chateau Agency, and has performed in over 20 countries.
Kamijo announced an eight-date European solo tour titled 'Sanctuary of Europe' for autumn 2026, spanning Finland, the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Poland and Hungary.
Kamijo announced his first U.S. solo show since relocating to Los Angeles - 'SANCTUS OF THE DAMNED' at The United Theater on Broadway on July 18, 2026.
Kamijo released the best album MASTERPIECE and concluded his 30th anniversary Japan activities with a sold-out grand finale at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA before relocating to Los Angeles.
Kamijo completed 'THE AMERICAS TOUR 2025 -MASTERPIECE-', his first solo performances in the Americas in a decade, with stops in São Paulo, Santiago, Mexico City, New York and Los Angeles.
Kamijo released the mini-album VIOLET DAWN on July 31, 2024, inspired by his first European tour in six years.
Japanese artist KAMIJO performs at Die Kantine in Cologne. A compelling show for fans of the artist and alternative music enthusiasts.
Japanese musician Kamijo performs on 30 September in Berlin.
Japanese Visual Kei icon Kamijo, founder of LAREINE and Versailles, brings his European tour to Warsaw in autumn 2026.
Japanese Visual Kei icon Kamijo, founder of LAREINE and Versailles, brings his European tour "Sanctuary of Europe" to Warsaw. A concert for fans of Visual Kei and artistic music.