Shunichi Tokura

, is a Japanese composer and was the chair of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) from 12 August 2010 to 31 March 2016. In April 2021, he was appointed commissioner for Cultural Affairs of Japan.

Early life Tokura began playing the violin at age 4. He spent his elementary and high school years in Germany where he gained a basic music education.

In March 2021, he was appointed commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs following a decision by the Japanese government at a Cabinet meeting, effective on 1 April 2021.

Between 2015 and 2025, he was also a member of the Yokozuna Deliberation Council.

Selected works Carmen '77 (Pink Lady) UFO (Pink Lady) Out of the Blue (musical) Johnny Eno Dengon (Pedro & Capricious) Dounimo Tomaranai (Brenda Vaughn) Azusa 2 Gou (Karyudo)