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[Artists from Akita Prefecture] A comprehensive showcase from famous popular singers to up-and-coming bands

When you hear “an artist from Akita Prefecture,” who comes to mind? Finding a favorite band or singer-songwriter from your hometown gives you a little thrill, doesn’t it? Akita is home to many artists who deliver heartwarming works, led by Yu Takahashi.

It’s also known for exciting music festivals like the Akita CARAVAN MUSIC FES and the Oga Namahage Rock Festival.

In this article, we’ll introduce artists born in Akita along with their signature and popular songs.

Artists from Akita Prefecture: From famous popular singers to buzzworthy bands, a comprehensive showcase (71–80)

Depiction of Radiance (Sketch)Kawada Junko

Junko Kawada, an idol who debuted at 13 after placing runner-up in a confectionery company’s “Princess Contest,” is from Akita City.

This song is her 1989 debut single.

At the time, she gained popularity in idol magazines for her cute, little-sister-like charm.

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ThankYou♥BirthdayAkaneya Himika

PriPara – Ending Thank You birthday. Ep.71
ThankYou♥BirthdayAkaneya Himika

Nina Akane-ya is a member of the idol unit i☆Ris and is also active as a voice actress.

In the TV anime PriPara, she plays Laala Manaka, and one of that character’s songs is ThankYou♥Birthday.

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In the world you left behindTHE SxPLAY

Song included in DEEMO 2.4: THE SxPLAY / In the World You Left Behind (Full ver)
In the world you left behindTHE SxPLAY

She is a female singer from Yokote City, Akita Prefecture.

She began her career under the name Sayuri Sugawara, debuted in 2009, and has been active since 2014 under her current name, THE SxPLAY.

When she changed her stage name, she also shifted to working as an independent artist, gaining popularity not only in Japan but also in Taiwan and China.

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Tokyomai pēsu

A folk group formed by three classmates from a junior high school in Katagami, Akita Prefecture.

Their 1974 debut single, “Tokyo,” became a hit, reaching No.

28 on the Oricon chart.

It was produced by Kazuhiko Yamahira, a fellow native of the same region and a senior figure in the folk scene.

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Blind birdNarita Kei

This is Kei Narita, who is both a nursery teacher and a singer-songwriter.

Born in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, they appeared on a TV audition program, and this song marked their debut from avex in 2009.

Later, they switched to working independently, and after a live performance in 2017, they have been on hiatus.

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In conclusion

Of course, we discovered new artists, and we also had fresh moments like, “That famous person is from Akita too!” If you’re from the same hometown, you probably felt a stronger sense of closeness to each artist.

Let’s keep enjoying the music of these captivating artists from Akita.