[Bands and Artists from Aomori] A comprehensive introduction from veterans to up-and-coming talents
When you hear “an artist from Aomori,” who comes to mind? It’s a little exciting when you discover that a favorite band or singer-songwriter comes from your hometown or the same region, isn’t it? Aomori is a wonderful place with delicious apples and rich natural scenery.
It’s also a region that has produced many distinctive artists.
In this article, we’ve highlighted artists from Aomori and bands with members who were born and raised there.
Check it out and find your favorite from Aomori!
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Bands and artists from Aomori: From veterans to rising talents, an all-in-one introduction (21–30)
Riding in YouTakacha
The song used in Otsuka Beverage’s MATCH commercial was “Riding in You,” released in 2006.
It’s Takacha’s third single.
With parents who are music teachers, he also has the background of having worked as a scaffolder on the construction of Roppongi Hills’ Mori Tower.
He is from Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture.
PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen Official) Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotarō
The one and only, well-known Piko Taro.
Piko Taro is an artist (?!), originally from Aomori City in Aomori Prefecture.
His 2016 release PPAP became a worldwide hit.
It was viewed over 100 million times, and he was even invited to the banquet during President Trump’s 2017 visit to Japan.
No matter how many times you listen, it’s a funny song that makes you chuckle.
The sound is meticulously crafted, and—surprisingly (pardon me!)—it’s actually pretty cool.
[Bands and Artists from Aomori] From veterans to rising talents—all in one go (31–40)
Turning TurningVOLA & THE ORIENTAL MACHINE
Daiki Nakahata of VOLA & THE ORIENTAL MACHINE is a drummer from Aomori Prefecture.
He became an official member following the breakup of Syrup16g, with whom he played until 2008.
His tight beats and guitar sound are pleasing.
The 2014 release Turning Turning features pop, catchy lyrics that match the band’s elusive worldview.
Full of memoriesSuzuki Kisaburō
Kisaburo Suzuki is a composer and guitarist from Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture.
H2O’s “Omoide ga Ippai” is a well-known classic that sings of youth.
He is one of Japan’s leading master composers, having produced numerous hit songs such as KATSUMI’s “It’s my JAL,” Mariko Takahashi’s “for you,” and Akina Nakamori’s “DESIRE.”
RomanceHAKUEI
HAKUEI, the lead vocalist of the prominent visual-kei band PENICILLIN, is an artist who grew up in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
Their signature song, Romance, is a romantic and catchy ’90s classic that almost everyone has probably heard at least once.
It still sounds incredibly cool even today.
A town I long to live inSugawara Totoko
Totoko Sugawara is a singer from Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, known as the very first performer on NHK’s Red and White Song Battle.
Her singing style is characterized by a distinctive vibrato.
Her huge hit “Because the Moon Is So Very Blue” is a wonderful classic that even younger generations have likely heard at least once.
It has been covered by an impressive lineup, including Yujiro Ishihara, Masako Mori, Yoshimi Tendo, Mimori Yusa, and BEGIN.
It’s a lovely song that portrays the everyday lives of lovers and their unassuming, ordinary scenery.
Like a fish on a hook yearning for freedomTIMESLIP
Kingo Kondo and Yasuji Kondo of the rock band TIMESLIP are artists from Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture.
They made a striking debut in 1996 with “Like a Fish on a Hook Seeking Freedom.” If you know 90s music, you’ve probably heard it at least once.
The simple, cool sound of this three-piece rock band is delightful.