Saigenji was introduced to the Quena (South American Pan Flute) and Folklore (tribal/folk music of Andes) when he was only nine years old, and went on to learn many other South American musical instruments as well as the guitar.

This led to Saigenji being featured in various TV and radio programs gaining him critical acclaim as well as new listeners. Having captured the minds of audiences all over Japan, he has been invited to perform in Europe and Korea. In 2004, he recorded his fourth album "Accalanto" in Brazil which was produced by Alexhandre Kassin, who has produced albums for the likes of Bebel Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Arto Lindsey and more.

Last year, Saigenji performed at the Fuji Rock Festival, which is the biggest music festival in Japan, along with main acts Red Hot Chili Peppers, Franz Ferdinand, Lisa Ono and many more.

A performer with charisma, he enthralls the audience with the feel and energy that he exuberates. Usually he performs alone but he has been known to perform as a trio featuring a percussionist and a saxophone player.

Both in March 2004 and 2005, accompanied by Seiji Fukuwa, a Latin and Brazilian percussion virtuoso, he had 3 sold out nights of performances at Singapore's leading Jazz Club, Jazz@Southbridge.

This led to more invites for him to come back. Both these artists have been invited to the Mosaic Music Festival 2007 which will be held at Esplanade Theatre. Saigenji's powerful unique voice, beautiful compositions and impressive guitar performances are sure to captivate audiences in Singapore once again.