Ai Kawashima | |
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 Ai Kawashima performing at Japan Day 2009 in Central Park, New York City | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | 川島 愛 |
| Born | February 21, 1986 Fukuoka, Japan[1] |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, pianist |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Tsubasa, Sony Music Japan |
| Website | www |
Ai Kawashima (川嶋 あい, Kawashima Ai, born February 21, 1986) is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter and pianist. After overcoming her tragic childhood, she released her debut single Asueno tobira (Door to Tomorrow) as the duo I Wish in 2003. She is well known for her numerous street performances. She is also known for her devotion to help children under circumstances similar to hers in Japan and rest of the world.