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Ryuchim Band
About Ryuchim Band Formed in 2003, Ryuchim Band is an elite Okinawan Jazz-Pops ensemble led by Bob Ishihara, the former leader of the famous Okinawa Latin Rock Band 'DIAMANTES'. The band delivers a unique, vivid, and enchanting stage performance inspired by the mystical atmosphere of the "Ryukyu Dragon Palace" (Ryugu-jo)Standard Lineup: 8 members Key Highlights & History 2006: Major label debut with Pony Canyon. Featured in commercial campaigns (e.g., KOJIMA Co., Ltd.). 2012–Present: Appointed as Cultural Exchange Ambassadors for Okinawa, Japan. They have toured extensively worldwide, including the US, Russia, China, Taiwan, and more. 2027: Full-scale resumption of activities following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic (Season 5).