Return To Eriko Imai (2009-present)
Eriko released her second photobook, "Kokoro no Uta: Musuko to Ayunda 4 Nenkan, Soshite Korekara" on 14 February 2009. Her new album, Utagoe, was released on April 29. Her ex-husband, Shogo, composed the songs "Kanna" and "Hana Uta" for the album. Utagoe debuted at #31, selling 3,882 copies in its first week. On 10 May, which was Mother's Day, Eriko received a 'Best Mother' award for the 2nd annual 'Best Mother Awards in 2009' in Japan.
In 2010, Eriko will be a host in sign language education programme 'NHK Minna No Showa'. Eriko also made a live announcement via USTREAM on September 22, 10.10p.m. to announce her upcoming solo live: 'Imai Eriko live 2010 ~Your selection~' which is currently planned for November. In this concert, Eriko will perform the top 10 favourite songs from her solo careers as Eriko with Crunch, Imai Eriko and elly. Fans will get to choose the top 10 songs via a poll on her website. Follow up announcements will be made live on USTREAM on October 1 and October 10 at 10.10p.m. respectively. She also revealed a new song, temporary titled: 'Cowgirl' on her last Ustream announcement. The official title will be decided once fans gave their ideas through the inquiry forms given out during her lives in November. The song is officially called 'Cow☆G' during her last appearance on Ustream.
In 2011, a documentary was broadcast documenting her live with her son over the past 6 years. It was broadcast on NHK on 3 May 2011 as a Ear Day Special program. The show was entitled: 'Nankurunaisaa ~Imai Eriko ga Musuko to Arunda 6 Nen'. Eriko also releases a new song, 'Nankurunaisaa' as a digital and iTunes download on the 6th April 2011. Eriko released her 3rd book, entitled: 'Oyako Gejiko' on the 8th April 2011. Eriko will continue to be a host for NHK's 'Minna no Shuwa', starting on 3 April 2011.
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