Happy birthday! Isao Tomita turns 93 today

By Lori Macatee
Tokyo
Last updated on April 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary composer turns 93 on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025.

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Isao Tomita is celebrating his 93rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation.

Popular composer Isao Tomita (Snowflakes Are Dancing, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 93rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Tomita, a cultural icon

Born in Tokyo on April 22, 1932, Isao Tomita's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Tomita's not just a great composer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Isao hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Isao Tomita as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 93.

Happy Birthday, Isao, you're the best!