Sayuri Kume, also known as Saki Kubota, is a Japanese singer-songwriter whose song Ihojin sold more than 1.4 million copies and reached number 1 in the Japanese singles chart. The song was used in the "Silk Road" television commercial for Sanyo.
Her album Yumegatari stayed at number 1 in the Oricon chart for seven consecutive weeks from 31 December 1979 to 11 February 1980. Her album Tenkai reached number 11 in the Japanese chart in 1980. Her album Saudade reached number 54 in the Japanese chart. Her album Yoruno Sokowa Yawarakana Maboroshi has been described as her greatest masterpiece.
Her single Nijūgoji reached number 19 in the Japanese chart. Her single Kugatsu No Iro reached number 51 in the Japanese chart. Her single Orange Airmail Special reached number 62 in the Japanese chart.
She appeared on The Best Ten, Yoru no Hit Studio, and Music Fair.
She sang songs in the new music genre. She has been described as the standard bearer of that genre.
She was awarded the female newcomer award at the 13th Japan record sales awards in 1980.
In January 2020, a box set was released under the title Saki Kubota Premium to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut in 1979.