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There are three artists going under the name of 'Hitomi': 1) hitomi (古谷仁美 Furuya Hitomi), born January 26, 1976, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, record label owner and executive. In addition to having consistently been one of the most popular and successful musicians in Japan since her debut in 1994, hitomi is also acknowledged as one of the most influential figures in Japanese pop culture. Along with Utada Hikaru and Hamasaki Ayumi, hitomi has helped redefine and evolve the female Japanese pop singer, in the words of the writer Jay Rubin, "from a mere voice accompanied by music, to a...

Hitomi Tohyama (当山ひとみ) is a Japanese singer who made her debut in 1981 using the stage name "Penny." Throughout the '80s, she recorded a number of albums in the City Pop genre that mixes Pop, R&B, and Funk influences. Her album "Sexy Robot" is highly sought after by vinyl collectors. She's still actively performing, and she blogs at https://ameblo.jp/shineon-penny/ .