Koto is a Japanese music artist forged from the sounds of pioneering 80s and 90s electronic music. Born Tomoko Nguyen, Koto has released nine albums to date, including her quadruple platinum release Visitor from 1982. She has also written over 100 songs and remixes, spanning new age, eurodance, ambient, and electro styles. Koto's soaring synths and catchy melodies have earned her Top 10 recognition in Japan, Australia, the UK, and Germany. In Japan, her Top 10 hits include "Plastic Love" and "Orient Express", while her 1989 single "Dragon's Legend" made her the first Asian artist to rank in the German Top 10 charts. Koto has been widely praised for her considerable influence on electronic music over the years, and for pioneering new paths in the realm of techno music.