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Hideki Saijo is a Japanese singer and television celebrity. He is best known for his hit songs "Koi no Vacance" and "Koi no Omoide". He has released over 20 albums and has appeared in numerous television shows and films. He is also a member of the Japanese pop group, The Checkers. Hideki Saijo was born on April 13, 1955 in Hiroshima, Japan. He began his career as a singer in the late 1970s, and released his first album in 1979. He has since released over 20 albums, and has had numerous hit singles, including "Koi no Vacance" and "Koi no Omoide". He has also appeared in numerous television shows and films, including the popular drama series "Kimi ga Nozomu Eien". Hideki Saijo has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Japan Record Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1984 and the Japan Gold Disc Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1985. He is also a member of the Japanese pop group, The Checkers. As of 2021, Hideki Saijo's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.

Popular As Tatsuo Kimoto (木本 龍雄)
Occupation Singer, television celebrity
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 13 April 1955
Birthday 13 April
Birthplace Hiroshima, Japan
Date of death May 16, 2018,
Died Place Yokohama, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Hideki Saijo Height, Weight & Measurements

At 63 years old, Hideki Saijo height is 6′ 0″ .

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Height 6′ 0″
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Who Is Hideki Saijo's Wife?

His wife is Miki Kimoto (m. 2001–2018)

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Wife Miki Kimoto (m. 2001–2018)
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Hideki Saijo Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Hideki Saijo worth at the age of 63 years old? Hideki Saijo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Hideki Saijo's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Singer

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Timeline

2018

Saijo died from acute heart failure in a hospital in Yokohamacity on May 16, 2018.

2009

In 2009, he released a downloadable single, "Vegetable Wonderful" which is tied to the NHK program, Time for Vegetables.

2003

In 2003, around the time that his 85th single was to be released, he suffered a mild stroke while performing overseas in Korea. After rehabilitation, in 2006, he released his 86th single, "Meguriai". Lyrics were set to André Gagnon's "Comme au Premier Jour".

In June 2003, while promoting his new released song in South Korea, Saijo suffered a stroke which resulted in his speech being partially impaired. After several years of rehabilitation, Saijo was on his way toward full recovery until his cerebral infarction relapsed in 2011, resulting in his right side being paralyzed. In spite of his failing health, Saijo courageously continued to perform to please his fans.

2001

Saijo married to Miki Makihara in 2001, and they had one daughter and two sons.

1990

Saijō's career spans over three decades. He gained popularity again in the 1990s in the anime Chibi Maruko-chan and by releasing a cover version of the Enrique Iglesias song "Bailamos". He also sang the theme song and became the character (specially created for the Japanese version — Lucky Mucho) in The Emperor's New Groove and also performed "Turn a Turn", the first opening theme song for ∀ Gundam.

In the late 1990s, he also appeared on an episode of the original Japanese cooking show Iron Chef as a guest judge, for the Rice Battle, involving Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto and Chinese chef Masayoshi Kimura.

1955

Hideki Saijō (西城 秀樹 , Saijō Hideki, originally Tatsuo Kimoto (木本 龍雄 , Kimoto Tatsuo) ; April 13, 1955 – May 16, 2018) was a Japanese singer and television celebrity most famous for singing the Japanese version of the Village People's hit song "Y.M.C.A.", called "Young Man". In the 1970s, he was called "New Big Three" (新御三家 , shin gosanke) with Goro Noguchi and Hiromi Go. Although the original version was camp, Saijō's version was intended to seriously inspire "young men".