In 1945, he graduated from the composition department of Tokyo Music School, into which he had matriculated in 1942.
In 1957, he formed Goal Me through the activities of the mixed chorus PF Call (1946-1955), which disbanded after thirty years in 1987.
In 1968, he formed the female chorus, Cole Grace.
In 1989, he received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon for individuals who have contributed to academic and artistic developments, improvements, and accomplishments.
Kazuyoshi Akiyama Conductor, Japan Chorus Association Mixed Chorus "Brick Color Town" (Poetry: Hiroo Sakata) "Balloons of Love" (Poetry: Chieko Nakamura) "Run My Heart" (Poetry: Umihiko Ito) Mixed chorus "Shimayo" (Poetry: Umihiko Ito) "Inu no Omawari-san [ja]" (lyrics: Yoshimi Sato) "Satchan" "Tummy Hell Uta" (Lyrics: Hiroo Sakata), Awarded in categories "Modern Children's Song Selection Collection / Megumi Ohnaka Selection Collection" This article about a Japanese composer is a stub.