Born in Tokyo, Japan, in 2008, Shotaro Takasawa moved to Hawaiʻi at the age of ten. His strong passion for dance has been sparked by his father’s performance as an idol in Japan. Through music and performance, he hopes to provide everyone with a sense of security and belonging, as well as a healing and consoling environment. The name “Shotaro” translates to “big-smile-boy” in Kanji. As the name was gifted by his parents, Shotaro hopes to live up to his name by living positively, staying true to himself and smiling through any of life’s difficulties.
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笑大郎はグループで唯一の日本人で最年少メンバーです。勇気と優しさと笑顔を大切に、世界中の人々に愛と希望を届けたいと願っています。