Bands and artists from Gifu Prefecture: From famous singers to up-and-coming groups, an all-in-one introduction
Located in the heart of the Japanese archipelago, Gifu Prefecture is famous for many tourist destinations like Shirakawa-go and ski resorts known for their excellent snow quality.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of bands and artists from Gifu! Because Gifu is geographically close to Aichi Prefecture, many members of bands active in Nagoya also happen to be from Gifu.
Now, let’s check out musicians from Gifu Prefecture working across diverse genres—singer-songwriters, bands, hip-hop artists, and more!
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Bands and Artists from Gifu Prefecture | From Famous Singers to Buzzworthy Groups, All in One Go (21–30)
6 -Six-KAZUKI（DOBERMAN INFINITY）
DOBERMAN INFINITY is a hip-hop group under LDH.
Original members KUBO-C, GS, and P-CHO are from Nara Prefecture, while KAZUKI, who joined in 2014, is from Gifu Prefecture.
KAZUKI himself is a talented vocalist who was selected as a finalist in the EXILE presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 4.
As a group, they strike a sharp balance between rap sections and sing-along parts, blending the cool, high-energy appeal of their rap with the moving beauty of their vocals.
Tenohirayu-ta（HERO）
Yu-ta, the bassist of the visual kei rock band HERO, is from Gifu Prefecture.
Their 11th single, Tenohira, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime FAIRY TAIL and reached No.
1 on the indie charts.
Heart ThrobsYasu ichiban? (nobodyknows+)
Yasu Ichiban? of the hip-hop group nobodyknows+ is from Takiro-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture.
Their third single, “Kokoro Odoru,” was used as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime SD Gundam Force, and with this song they made their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The Sweet LifeNoguchi Goro
Goro Noguchi, who rose to fame in the 1970s as one of the “New Big Three” male idols, hails from Mino City in Gifu Prefecture.
“Goro Noguchi” is actually a stage name, derived from Mount Noguchigoro in the Hida Mountains.
In addition to his accomplishments as a singer, he has been active in many fields—as a TV personality and even as an information technologist, founding his own company.
Even after celebrating the 50th anniversary of his debut, he continues to enjoy strong support from devoted fans.
Be sure to catch one of his concerts at least once!
Old TownFukui Kenta (People In The Box)
People In The Box is an alternative rock band, formed in 2003, that follows its own unique path.
Fukui, who joined as the bassist in 2008—considered the band’s third phase—is from Gifu Prefecture.
Listeners became hooked on the lyrics, which depict a distinctive worldview, and on melodies whose next turns are impossible to predict, leading to a wave of devotees.
Another reason to enjoy People In The Box is that the tones and structures they present vary from one release to another, making them a chameleon-like band.
Be sure to explore their many works!
guillotineYuu (BugLug)
BugLug is a five-member visual kei band that continues to captivate audiences with their overwhelming live performances.
Guitarist Yuu is from Kakamigahara City in Gifu Prefecture.
Their popularity stems not only from their visuals but also from their high level of musicianship.
Their melodies are catchy, making them a recommended listen even for people who don’t usually listen to visual kei or those who like mixture rock.
They’re also very active with touring, so if you’re interested, go experience their thunderous sound live!
October 10KingrassHoppers
KingrassHoppers is a six-member hip-hop unit based in Gifu.
They formed in 2004.
This song, subtitled “A love song dedicated to my child,” has surpassed 1.35 million views on YouTube and is garnering rave comments.