In May 1999, after quitting high school at the age of 17, MIYAVI moved to Tokyo with only his guitar in hand. The following month, he joined the band Due' le Quarts as guitarist. Though being the youngest member, he composed, wrote the lyrics, and arranged their songs. Later, in September 2002, the band broke up, and he made his solo debut the very next day.

MIYAVI held his first solo concert at the Shibuya Koukaidou (Shibuya City Concert Hall) in April 2003. Then in June, MIYAVI starred in the movie Oresama. In October, he held his second solo concert at the Hibiya Yagai Dai Ongakudou (Hibiya City Open Air Music Hall) with backing band members such as Pata from the band X Japan, Shinya from Luna Sea, Luke from Seikimatsu, and Chirolyn from Hide with Spread Beaver.

MIYAVI's last indie album Galyuu, positioned at #1 on the Japanese Oricon Indies Chart.

In August 2004, he held his first fan club event at the Tokyo Dome and held his last indie concert at the prestigious Budoukan.

In 2004, MIYAVI signed with Universal Music and made his major debut with the hit single "Rock No Gyakushuu".

He then released the album Myv Pops in August 2006, which contains 7 consecutive top 10 hit singles.

MIYAVI held his 25th anniversary (birthday) concert 5 days in a row in September, collaborating with talented artist such as a beat boxer, tap dancer, wadaiko drummer (traditional Japanese drums) and painter etc.

He then left for Los Angeles, USA soon after to study abroad. He polished his performance and language skills through street performances.

In February, 2007, MIYAVI made a secret appearance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with a local DJ from Rock Steady Crew and a percussionist. Later, he moved back to Japan and formed the group 'Kabuki Danshiz'. In June of 2007, MIYAVI joined the super band S.K.I.N with Yoshiki from X Japan, Gackt, and Sugizo from Luna Sea, and performed in L.A.

Then on May 14, 2008, MIYAVI kicked off his first world tour with 36 successful shows in 14 countries with a total audience of 150,000 people. With powerful concerts in USA, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, England, Sweden, Finland, France, Taiwan, Korea, China and in his home country, MIYAVI was able to wrap up his tour successfully with his Grand Tour Final in Tokyo.

Then in February 2009, he announced his decision to go independent and graduate from his management which he belonged to for 10 years. On April 5, 2009, MIYAVI played a sold out concert at the Hibiya Yagai Ongakudou (Hibiya City Open Air Music Hall). On April 8, 2009 he launched his own company, J-glam Inc.

On September 14th, MIYAVI kicked off his second world tour - Neo Tokyo Samurai Black World Tour 2009 - with the first show in Tokyo, celebrating his birthday and the commemoration of the launch of the official fan club C.W.I.F. (Co-Miyavi Worldwide International Family).

This tour, being larger in scale compared to the previous one, spanned 10 months with over 60 dates of round-the-globe touring, from Japan to Russia, Europe, South America, back to Asia, and finally North America.