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Himekami (姫神) is a Japanese new-age musical group, founded in 1980 by composer Yoshiaki Hoshi (星 吉昭) as Himekami Sensation (姫神せんせいしょん, Himekami Senseishon), changing its name to Himekami in 1984. After a successful hit in Japan, keyboard artist Yoshiaki Hoshi changed his performance name to Himekami in 1980, sometimes in collaboration with his wife Etsuko. Their music has much in common with Kitaro, a mix between traditional Japanese and more modern, popular styles. Although they made also over 40 albums, compilations included, many of them never got released outside Japan.
Yoshiaki Hoshi died in 2004, though the group has been continued by his son Yoshiki Hoshi (星 吉紀).

ALBUMS


姫神*
街道 = Highroad
2024, CD, Album, Hokutensou
姫神*
安らぎの旋律 ~神々の詩~
2022, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon
Himekami
千年の祈り
2018, 2xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
組曲「白山」
2017, CD, EP, Hokutensou
姫神* = Himekami
ゴールデン☆ベスト 雅 = Golden☆Best 雅
2017, CD, Comp, Universal Music
姫神* × 鈴木光人* × ミステラ・フェオ*
信濃の国 信州宝歌
2014, CD, Single, Aten Recordings
姫神*
やすらぎの音楽 -光と風のシンフォニー 神々の詩- ベスト・オブ・姫神
2013, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
富士の星暦 ~パイロット版上映記念限定盤~
2013, CDr, EP, Ltd, Aten Recordings
姫神*
天空への旅 ~Himekami TV Omnibus~
2013, CDr, Album, Aten Recordings
姫神*
ザ・プレミアムベスト 姫神「まほろばの光と風、森と泉」
2013, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
~花鳥風月~ 星ごよみ サウンドトラック
2013, CD, Album, Pony Canyon
姫神*
スターリーテイルズ Soundtrack
2011, CD, Album, Aten Recordings
姫神*
Golden☆Best
2011, 2xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
流氷
2011, File, MP3, Single, 256, Not On Label (Himekami Self-released)
姫神*
奇跡の恵み
2011, File, MP3, Single, 256, Not On Label (Himekami Self-released)
姫神*
スペシャル・コレクション = Special Collection
2010, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
おとなツインベスト
2010, 2xCD, Comp, EMI
姫神*
クロニクル ベスト
2009
Himekami
天∴日高見乃國
2008, CD, Album, Aten Recordings
Himekami
蒼穹の声 -Voices Best-
2004, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
神々の詩 ~姫神ベスト・コレクション~
2004, 2xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
風の伝説
2004, CD, Album, Cop, Toshiba EMI
姫神*
青い花
2003, CD, Album, Feel
Himekami
コンプリート・ベスト「神の祭、風のうた」
2002, 2xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
姫神クロニクル 1981-2000 ベストセレクション
2002, 4xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
未来の瞳
2000, CD, Single, Pony Canyon
Himekami
千年回廊
2000
Himekami
姫神イリュージョングリーン
1999, 5xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
Himekami
姫神イリュージョンレッド
1999, 5xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
Himekami
姫神イリュージョンブルー
1999, 4xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
Himekami
Seed
1999
姫神*
神々の詩
1998, CD, Single, Pony Canyon, ,
New Age/Downtempo
Himekami
Shinrabansho = 森羅万象
1998, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神* = Himekami
縄文海流 -風の縄文 III- = Johmon Kairyu
1998, CD, Album, Pony Canyon
姫神*
時を紡いで ~姫神TVセレクション~
1997, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon
Himekami
久遠の空 -風の縄文II-
1997, CD, Album, Pony Canyon
姫神*
Best Selection = ベスト・セレクション
1996, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon
姫神*
見上げれば、花びら
1996, CD, Mini, Single, Pony Canyon
Himekami
風の縄文
1996
姫神*
浄土曼陀羅 -平泉毛越寺法楽会浄土庭園コンサート-
1995, CD, Album, Pony Canyon
姫神*
浄土曼陀羅 -平泉毛越寺法楽会浄土庭園コンサート-
1995, Laserdisc, 12", NTSC, CLV, Pony Canyon
姫神*
風のうた
1995, CD, Mini, Single, Pony Canyon
Himekami
Mayoiga
1995
オユンナ* & 姫神*
遠くへ行きたい
1994, CD, Mini, Single, Pony Canyon
Himekami
Best II -遠い風-
1994
Himekami
東日流 -Tsugaru-
1994
Himekami
炎-Homura-
1993, CD, ,
New Age/Downtempo/Ambient
喜多郎* / 姫神* = Kitaro / Himekami
大地の詩 = Poetry Of The Earth
1992, 2xCD, Comp, Pony Canyon
Himekami
Zipangu
1992
Himekami
Snow Goddess
1991, CD, ,
New Age
Himekami
イーハトーヴォ日高見
1990
Himekami
Moonwater - Higher Octave Music Sampler
1989, Cass, Promo, Smplr, Higher Octave Music
姫神*
風土記
1989
Himekami
Moonwater
1989
姫神*
時をみつめて-「第32回ゆく年くる年」より-
1988
姫神*
雪譜 = Setsufu
1987
姫神*
Best = ベスト
1987
姫神*
Special = スペシャル
1986, CD, Comp, Canyon
姫神*
スーパーベスト = Super Best
1986, CD, Comp, Pony (3)
Himekami
北天幻想
1986
喜多郎* / 姫神*
The Best
1986
姫神*
海道を行く
1985, 7", Single, Canyon
姫神* With Yas-Kaz
海道
1985
姫神* With Yas-Kaz
まほろば
1984
姫神せんせいしょん*
鳥のごとく
1983, 7", Single, Promo, Canyon
姫神せんせいしょん*
姫神伝説
1983
姫神せんせいしょん*
遠野物語
1982, LP, Album, Canyon
姫神せんせいしょん*
春風祭 -遠野物語への旅-
1982, 7", Single, Promo, Canyon
姫神せんせいしょん*
姫神 (Himekami)
1982
姫神せんせいしょん*
遠野
1982
姫神せんせいしょん*
奥の細道
1981, 7", Single, Canyon
姫神せんせいしょん*
奥の細道
1981
姫神*
スーパーベスト = Super Best
CD, Comp, RP, Pony (3)

APPEARANCES +


Ai
Wa to Yo
2017
朝崎郁恵*
うたあしぃび
2003, CD, Album, Universal,
Various
幻想水滸伝III オリジナルサウンドトラック (Gensosuikoden III)
2002, 2xCD, Comp, Smile Face International Records Co., Ltd.
Various
アルファ波ミュージック 幻想のシンセサイザー
1988, CD, ,
New Age
島倉千代子
夢・浪漫・Nara
1987, 7", Single, Promo, Columbia
Origa
Lost And Found
2015, 2xCD, Comp, Gemmatika Records
Yamaneko
Pixel Healing Spa
2014, File, MP3, Mixed, Not On Label
Various
Beautiful Songs For The Soul = 心に残る美しい歌
2013, CD, Comp, Universal Music
Various
Healthy Body Music Yoga Exercise = ヘルシー・ボディ・ミュージック・シリーズ ヨガ・エクセサイズ
2013, CD, Comp, Universal Music
Daishi Dance
Wonder Tourism
2012, CD, Album, Universal J, ,
House
Various
Amazing Grace
2007, 5xCD, Comp, Warner Music, Warner Music, Pony Canyon, EMI, BMG, Warner Music,
Various
Audiophile Test CD 2006
2006, CD, Comp, Forward Music Co., Ltd.
Various
15 Ans De Musique Chez Nature & Découvertes
2005, 2xCD, Comp, Vox Terrae, Vox Terrae, Vox Terrae, ,
New Age
Various
~The Most Relaxing~ Feel Voice
2005, CD, Comp, Feel, EMI, ,
Vocal/New Age/Folk/Choral/Modern Classical/Fado/Contemporary
Various
Relaxing Life 2
2005, 2xCD, Comp, EMI Classics, Virgin,
Various
动感新势力动画歌曲精选辑 - 夜櫻 March 2005
2005, CD, Comp, 动感新势力
Various
The Most Relaxing Feel -Best-
2004, Cass, Comp, EMI
Various
Strategic Marketing Co. - Music Talks 2004 Autumn
2004, CD, Comp, Promo, Toshiba EMI,
Various
The Most Relaxing Feel Christmas
2004, CD, Comp, EMI, ,
Holiday
Various
动感新势力动画歌曲精选集 - 水無月
2004, CD, Comp, 动感新势力
Various
动感新势力动画歌曲精选辑 - 葉月 September 2004
2004, CD, Comp, 动感新势力, ,
Anison/J-pop/Theme/Score/Video Game Music
Various
动感新势力动画歌曲精选辑 - 時走 December 2004
2004, CD, Comp, 动感新势力
Various
The Most Relaxing Feel 4
2003, Cass, Comp, EMI, EMI
Various
Leafage Music 心を潤す音楽「うるおい」
2003, CD, Comp, Leafage
Various
大地の鼓動
2003, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon, ,
Ambient/New Age
Various
Relaxation Time 〜やすらぎの夢コレクション〜
2002, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon, ,
New Age/Ambient/Classical
Various
~The Most Relaxing~ Feel 3 Peace Of Mind
2002, CD, Comp, EMI, ,
Ambient
Various
Care & Cure: Mind Care Music
2001, CD, Comp, Pony Canyon, ,
New Age/Ambient/Classical
Various
Asian - House And Lounge Atmosphere
2001
Various
The Most Relaxing Feel
2000, CD, ,
Folk Rock/Tribal House/Modern Classical/Downtempo/Ambient
Various
Welcome To The World Of Higher Octave Music
1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Higher Octave Music
Various
This Is Higher Octave Music Volume IV · Music Reflecting The Rhythms Of Your Life
1997, CD, Comp, Smplr, Higher Octave Music, ,
Smooth Jazz/Interview/Flamenco/Fusion/New Age
Various
Evolution (1986-1996)
1996, 2x CD, ,
Fusion/Modern Classical/Soft Rock/Smooth Jazz/Ambient
Various
Música Para Desaparecer Dentro Volumen III
1995, CD, Comp, Lyricon, ,
New Age
Various
Música Para Desaparecer Dentro Volumen II
1994, 2x CD, ,
New Age
Various
Omni Volume 3: Planet Earth
1994, CD, ,
New Age/Synth-pop/Ambient
Various
The Higher Octave Collection
1993, 2xCD, Comp, Higher Octave Music
Various
This Is Higher Octave Music Volume III
1993, 2xCD, Comp, Higher Octave Music
Various
The Higher Octave Collection
1993, Cass, Higher Octave Music, ,
New Age/Contemporary Jazz
Various
This Is Higher Octave Music Volume 1
1991, CD, Smplr, Higher Octave Music,
Various
This Is Higher Octave Music Volume 2
1991, CD, Comp, Higher Octave Music
Various
Higher Octave Music Sampler
1991, Cass, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Chr, Higher Octave Music, Higher Octave Music
Various
Música Para Desaparecer Dentro
1991
Various
World Sampler
1990, CD, Promo, Smplr, Adventures In Music,
Various
森への誘い~森林浴のための音楽
1987, CD, Comp, Pony (3)
Various
Key Of Planet
1981, LP, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Canyon
Various
In The Air
CD, Comp, Gala Records (5),
Various
CUE Audio Nr. 18
Cass, Comp, Promo, Smplr, C90, CUE-Records, ,
New Age
Various
100% Enigmatic Hits Vol.12
2003, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Fantom Records (2), ,
New Age/Ambient/New Wave
Various
1000% Relax Acoustic Vol.1
2002, CD, Comp, Ltd, Unofficial, Deconstruction (2), ,
New Age/Downtempo/Ambient
Various
Asian - House And Lounge Atmosphere
2001
Various
Magic Instrumental Vol. 2
1998, Cass, Comp, Unofficial, Music Records (7)