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He formed the band Appa in 2004 along with bassist
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Izawa began studying piano at the age of four, and by the age of 14 had also learned to play the guitar and was active in several bands in which he also served as the vocalist. After graduating from
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Izawa remained a member of Tokyo Jihen until the band's farewell tour and breakup in
February 2012. He has since resumed full-time membership in Appa, beginning with a performance at March 11 Nakaso Music Festival.
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