One fan posted, “He was my favorite Japanese male singer,” while another quoted the lyrics of “Subaru” in Japanese. Tanimura’s songs have been covered by well-known singers in Hong Kong ...

To the uninitiated, Ryo Aska, wearing a dark-coloured suit and a matching tie, looks like any other typical Japanese businessman. But fans in Asia, especially those who grew up in the '80s and '90s, ...