[2026] Summary of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Chiba Prefecture
When you hear “artists from Chiba Prefecture,” who comes to mind?
In the rock scene, Chiba has produced many popular artists such as X JAPAN, Kishidan, and BUMP OF CHICKEN, as well as solo artists like Naoto Inti Raymi and Mai Kuraki!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Chiba Prefecture.
Across genres—rock bands, singers, singer-songwriters, idols, and more—many talents from Chiba are active, so be sure to check them out.
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[2026] A roundup of bands, artists, and singers from Chiba Prefecture (41–50)
Ultra RiderO−JIRO
It’s a visual kei rock band formed in 1992.
One of the members, the drummer O-JIRO, is from Chiba Prefecture.
“Ultrider” is PENICILLIN’s 14th single release.
It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “The Kindaichi Case Files.”
[2026] Summary of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Chiba Prefecture (51–60)
Surely happinessIchihara Etsuko
The queen of two-hour dramas.
The actress Etsuko Ichihara, known for her unique presence, is—believe it or not—singing the theme song for the popular series she stars in, “The Housekeeper Saw It.” It’s quite a rare track, since you don’t often get to hear Etsuko Ichihara sing.
The Man with Starry EyesTakahashi Hideki
Mr.
Hideki Takahashi, well-known as a period drama actor.
He’s been active in films, on stage, and in variety shows, but he actually also had a career as a singer.
This song, “The Man with Starry Eyes,” was released in 1962.
Please enjoy the singing voice of the young Hideki Takahashi.
It’s fine as it is—sand of the field—Mochida Maki
She made her CD debut as a member of Sakurakko Club Sakura-gumi.
She has been active across a wide range of fields, including singer, stage performer, voice actress, and actress.
She has also appeared in many commercials.
“Sono mama de ii wa ~Field no Suna~” is her debut single, released in 1993.
TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHTHidaka Hisashi
BEAT CRUSADERS is a rock band formed in 1997.
Akira Hidaka served as the band’s vocalist and guitarist, but at the very beginning, it was an experimental unit that performed as a two-piece with just guitar and drums, and they fully showcased their uniqueness by performing while wearing masks.
Since the band disbanded in 2010, he has simultaneously engaged in various activities such as launching multiple music projects, providing songs to other artists, and working as a music producer.
Since 2013, he has been active as the vocalist and guitarist of the punk band THE STARBEMS, performing without hiding his face.
Limit LoversTerada Keiko
SHOW-YA is a pioneering all-female band and one of the rock groups that led the band boom starting in the 1980s.
After the band went on hiatus in September 1998, vocalist Keiko Terada made her solo debut with “PARADISE WIND,” which also served as NHK’s image song for the Barcelona Olympics.
Her overwhelming talent and powerful vocals captivate listeners and won’t let go.
In 2005, the band reunited with its five original members for their 20th anniversary and has been energetically active, focusing on live performances.
Longed-for Blue HawaiiHaruo Oka
Haruo Oka, affectionately known by the nickname “Okapparu,” was a singer who was mainly active in the 1970s.
“Longing for Blue Hawaii” is one of his signature songs and served as the theme song for the film “A Voyage to Longed-For Hawaii.” It is a timeless classic that has been passed down since the Showa era.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a wide range of artists from Chiba Prefecture all at once.
From bands and singer-songwriters to vocalists and idols, people from Chiba are active across many genres! You probably found artists who proudly promote their Chiba roots, as well as some you only discovered were from Chiba through this article.
If any artists caught your interest, be sure to take your time and listen to their songs!