[2026] Compilation of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Fukushima Prefecture
When you hear “an artist from Fukushima Prefecture,” who comes to mind?Many artists from Fukushima have been actively involved in supporting recovery efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake, so that may be who you think of first.
You might also be surprised to learn that some unexpected figures are actually from Fukushima.In this article, we introduce a roundup of artists from Fukushima Prefecture.
We’ve selected a wide range, from popular singer-songwriters to rock bands and members of idol groups.
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[2026] Summary of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Fukushima Prefecture (21–30)
College Cosmosgunji nao
Nao Gunji, a former member of the active college-student idol group College Cosmos, is from Fukushima Prefecture.
In the group, she performed J-pop and idol pop infused with perspectives unique to university students.
She made her debut in March 2019 with the triple A-side single “Yume wa Ijiwaru / Kotoba no Mizu wo Roka Shitai / Kigou Nanka ja Nai Watashitachi wa.” While still in school, she won the Grand Prix at the Miss Nichigei Contest in November 2019, showcasing her impressive versatility.
With hobbies like piano and guitar, she has a strong musical foundation, and there’s much anticipation for her future activities.
She’s perfect not only for fans of fresh, intellectual idol pop, but also for anyone who wants to experience her wide-ranging expressive abilities.
Even when we’re apartHasegawa Momoka
Momoka Hasegawa, a former AKB48 member who is now expanding her career as an actress, hails from Fukushima Prefecture.
She was introduced in October 2019 as the Fukushima representative of AKB48 Team 8, marking the start of her idol career.
Although she did not release any solo songs, in March 2021 she surprised many viewers when she was unexpectedly selected as the center for one of the group’s most popular songs on a music program.
After concluding her group activities, she transitioned to acting and now shines on a new stage.
With an expressive power distinct from her idol days that captivates audiences, she is one of Fukushima’s proud young talents whose future success is highly anticipated.
[2026] Summary of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Fukushima Prefecture (31–40)
Heaven’s Door ~A Place in the Sun~Kanna Tomoyo
Tomoyo Haruna is a singer from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture, and this song was released in 2016 as her third single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Pretty Proofreader,” its upbeat lyrics and refreshing vocals make it a perfect match for the show.
Probability of chanceYuji Inoue
girl next door is a music unit produced company-wide by avex to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
Its guitarist, Yuji Inoue, is from Fukushima Prefecture.
In addition to being the guitarist for GND, he has also worked as a support guitarist for various artists such as AAA, Ai Otsuka, and Masahiko Kondo.
He made his major debut in 2002 with the single “ISM” as a member of Wish*.
After Wish* went on hiatus, he began working as a studio musician, and in 2008 he made his debut again as the guitarist of girl next door with the single “Gūzen no Kakuritsu” (Coincidental Probability).
Even after GND disbanded in 2013, he has continued to be active as a guitarist and composer, contributing to film and anime music, and he has also published guitar instructional books.
Cape of TearsHarumi Kurenai
Harumi Kurenai is a singer from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture, who made her major debut with this song in 2009.
Known for her powerful, cheerful personality and booming laughter, she is a rare singer-songwriter in the enka and kayō music scenes, and enjoys such popularity in her hometown of Fukushima that she even has a supporters’ association.
Fallen Angel BLUEATSURO
ATSURO, who played guitar in the visual kei rock band Λucifer, is from Fukushima Prefecture.
They debuted with their first single, “Datenshi BLUE,” whose title track was used as the opening theme for the anime “Kaikan Phrase.”
A Person Without a ShadowASA-CHANG
ASA-CHANG, the percussionist of the music unit ASA-CHANG & Junray and a former member of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, hails from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture.
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was also formed by ASA-CHANG in 1985, and before its formation he worked as a hair and makeup artist for Kyoko Koizumi.
In 1990, he made his major debut as a member of Skapara with the single “MONSTER ROCK.” He left Skapara in 1993 and formed ASA-CHANG & Junray in 1998, releasing the album “Tabra Magma Bongo” the same year.
In 2010, following a member’s departure, he temporarily continued as a solo unit, but has since remained highly active, adding new members and pressing forward with his work.