TOKONA-X (real name: Ryuichi Furukawa), born October 20, 1978 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a hip-hop MC who moved to Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, as a child and began his career there, naming his artist after the place. After his encounter with hip-hop, he became a leader of the rap scene in the Tokai area, working with several crews including a unit with Blade Head, ILLMARIACHI, and M.O.S.A.D. He has attracted many heads with his rough and sharp lyricism and style full of local love. As a solo artist, he made his major label debut with Def Jam Japan, releasing the single "Chirazaa Tatakimasenya SHOW" on January 14, 2004. On November 22, 2004, he passed away suddenly due to physical exhaustion caused by heat stroke. He was 26 years old. Even after his death, his influence has not waned, and in 2013, his masterpiece "Chirazaa Tatteyasya SHOW" and the album "Tokai X Teio" were re-released.
