[2026] Compilation of Bands, Artists, and Singers from Fukushima Prefecture

Girls don’t cry.katahira rina

Rina Katahira - Girls Don’t Cry (Music Video)

Rina Katahira, a singer-songwriter known for her poppy, cute melodies and vocals, hails from Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture.

She started playing guitar and, astonishingly, performed just two years later at the teen-only summer festival “Senko Riot 2011,” where she won the Special Jury Prize.

With the song “Natsu no Yoru” that she showcased at the time, she made her major-label debut in 2013.

Only six months after that debut, she performed overseas and became the first Japanese woman to be named an officially endorsed artist by the guitar brand Epiphone.

Even after leaving her agency in 2018, she has continued to pursue her music career energetically as an independent artist.

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Hey, darling.tsukimi

Tsukimi / Hey, Darling Music Video

Tsukimi, a “fired-up gal-style rock band” that fuses a hard-hitting sound with gyaru culture, hails from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture.

They currently perform as a duo: vocalist/guitarist Nini-chan and drummer/backing vocalist Shuka.

Staying true to a DIY ethos, they pursue a distinctive sound powered by energetic performances and emotionally rich lyrics.

Their signature tracks include Midnight Seventh and Uso Rock, available on streaming services and YouTube.

While active in the indie scene, they’ve earned a strong reputation for their live shows, performing energetically from their hometown in Fukushima to Tokyo.

Their powerful, charismatic stage presence captivates audiences in an instant.

Now performing as a trio lineup, they’re the perfect band for anyone who loves energetic rock and wants to experience the unity of a live show.

SenbonzakuraKaminaga Daisuke

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

As their name suggests, Wagakki Band is a co-ed eight-member rock group that presents a new sound by fusing traditional Japanese instruments with a band.

While they now have many original songs, in their early days they mainly performed covers of VOCALOID tracks—among which one of the most popular was this song by the Vocaloid producer Kurousa-P.

A VOCALOID piece born in Japan, with Japanese-style scales and lyrics, and performances using traditional instruments—there may be no other work that embodies Japanese-made music with such purity.

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Hoshino Takashi

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B BLUETakahashi Makoto

BOØWY “B・BLUE” from the Blu-ray ‘“GIGS” CASE OF BOØWY COMPLETE’

This is the fourth single by BOØWY, the legendary rock band that influenced countless others.

Even people who haven’t listened to much BOØWY, or those from younger generations, have probably heard this song at least once.

With a standard yet tight rhythm section, a catchy guitar that’s distinctive and commanding, and rock vocals that grab the listener’s heart, it’s a track released in 1986 that still hasn’t faded with time—a number that is always mentioned when discussing the history of Japanese rock.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Marshmallow FloatSuganami Mirei

≠ME (Not Equal Me) / 6th single B-side “Marshmallow Float” [Full MV]

Mirei Suganami, who is active as a member of the idol group ≠ME produced by Rino Sashihara, is from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture.

After entering university, she set her sights on becoming an idol and began her activities with ≠ME in 2019.

Within the group, she shines as an all-rounder who supports performances with both singing and dancing.

In 2023, she was also selected as a regular model for the women’s fashion magazine bis, showcasing her talents in multiple fields.

She is known for her strong love for her hometown and expressed her passion in a local newspaper, saying, “I absolutely want to hold a live show in Iwaki.” During the 2024 national tour, they held a performance in Koriyama, achieving her long-awaited homecoming.

Her earnest demeanor and bright smile are part of her charm, so be sure to keep an eye on her future activities.

I’ll buy you a juice ♥Tomizawa Taku, Minagawa Sarutoki

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Korokku band Group Tamashii, whose members are famous figures active in various fields, includes Kaoru Minato (real name: Sarutoki Minagawa) as MC/vocalist and Chikoku (Taku Tomizawa) on guitar—both hailing from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture.

Together with actor Seminosuke Murasugi, the two also perform as a unit called the Iwaki Brothers.

As Sarutoki Minagawa, Kaoru has appeared in numerous TV dramas and films, working as a renowned character actor, and in 2017 he even made his solo debut under the name Kaoru Minato.

Taku Tomizawa is active not only as a guitarist but also as a singer-songwriter and music producer.

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Get obsessed! My loverAndoh Uka

Iginari Tohoku San “Swamp Out! My Lover” MV

Iginari Tohoku-San is an idol group based in the Tohoku region, popular for their powerful performances.

The only member from Fukushima Prefecture is Huka Ando.

She won the grand prize at an audition held in 2016 and began her entertainment career.

Within the group, she mainly performs J-pop and dance numbers, and true to her nickname “Dance Killer Gal,” she captivates audiences with her sharp moves.

At a dance battle event in June 2025, she led her team to victory and received high praise from the judges for “knowing how to showcase herself.” She also has deep love for her hometown, actively engaging in local initiatives such as creating a collaboration drink using Fukushima peaches and appearing on Fukushima TV’s program “Satafuku.” Her expressive performances are a must-see for anyone who loves energetic idols.