[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 (31–40)
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.
FURUSATOhitoribocchi Hideyoshi BAND
Formed in 2008, Hitoribocchi Hideyoshi BAND is a group from Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture.
Centered around the vocalist Hitoribocchi Hideyoshi, who had been performing solo with just voice and guitar, they released their mini-album “Michishirube” nationwide in 2013.
The band name was chosen by the vocalist to remember the struggles and encounters from his solo period.
They mainly perform at live shows and events in the Tohoku region, such as “Kaze to Rock Imonikai” and “Kibamusha Rock Fes.” In addition to their musical activities, the members themselves also engage in farm work and are dedicated to rice cultivation.
Night of IomanteItō Hisao
Hisa-o Itō, who was active as a singer, was from Motomiya City in Fukushima Prefecture.
One of Itō’s signature songs is “Iyomante no Yoru,” with which he made his first appearance at the 2nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Itō appeared on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen a total of 11 times, and “Iyomante no Yoru” was performed three times in total.
Mary Janetsunoda☆hiro
Hiro Tsunoda (stylized as Tsunoda☆Hiro), who works as a singer and drummer, is from Hanawa, Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture.
The star “☆” between Tsunoda and Hiro was added to clearly separate his family and given names and because the flow sounded awkward without it.
Incidentally, he chose a white star rather than a black one, as a black star is considered unlucky.
Armed with the drumming skills he began developing in junior high school, he made his professional debut at 18 as a member of the Happy Cats.
He later performed as a drummer with prominent artists such as Tokiko Kato and Miyuki Nakajima.
In 1971, his song released as a singer, “Mary Jane,” became a major hit.
He went on to write songs for artists like Naoko Ken and Saori Minami, gaining recognition as a lyricist and composer as well.
Otomi-sanKasuga Hachirō
Hachirō Kasuga, who was active as an enka singer, was from Tōdera, Aizubange Town, Kawanuma District, Fukushima Prefecture.
One of his signature songs, “Otemisan,” was a huge hit, selling 1.25 million copies, and earned him his first appearance at the 5th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
“Otemisan” was also performed at the 40th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, which became Kasuga’s final appearance on the program.
[2026] Summary of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Fukushima Prefecture (41–50)
Who Would Not Think of Their HometownKirishima Noboru
Noboru Kirishima was a popular singer from Okumura, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture (now Okumachi, Iwaki City), and this song was released in 1940.
Set to a flowing, elegant melody, it sings of memories from far away from his hometown—of the hills and fields where he played with friends, and the loneliness of seeing his older sister off to be married.
Noboru Kirishima received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1970 and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in 1984.
NoraKadokura Yuki
Yuki Kadokura is a singer from Sukagawa City in Fukushima Prefecture, and this song was released in 1998 as her eighth single.
It became a hit thanks to her distinctive husky voice and the sorrow that seeps through her expressions, turning into a long-running success that sold over 800,000 copies.
It’s one of Yuki Kadokura’s signature songs and is also popular for karaoke.