Kimigyo Shiori

She is from Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. She made her national debut in 2007, and in November of the same year, her single “Smile” became a hit for its “tear-jerking” lyrics, and it became the song that was sung at graduation ceremonies all over the country. Numerous tracks have been used as commercials in Okinawa Prefecture, including commercials for Orion Beer and Aeon Ryukyu Co., Ltd., and Makirashi Water. Since 2020, she has changed her stage name from “Shiori” to “Kimino Shiori.” She is actively working, including hosting the regular program “Maito” on Radio Okinawa.