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A four-piece mixture band from Uruma, Okinawa. Formed by Shun Naka, Izumi Nakasone, Hideyuki Shinzato, and Shinsuke Kyoda, all of whom write songs, they stand out for their multi-member composing approach. The band name comes from the initials of their hometown, Higashi-Yakena. Their greatest appeals are gentle, melodic songs evoking Okinawan seas and wind and love for family and friends, paired with Izumi Nakasone's soaring vocals. They have produced many signature hits such as 366 Nichi, NAO, and AM 11:00, loved across generations and regions. For the TV anime Okitsura, they performed the OP Daidaidai Suki, singing love for Okinawa with bright band sound.