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!
Playlist
| Bands and artists from Gifu Prefecture: From famous singers to up-and-coming groups, an all-in-one introduction | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Another Great Day!!LiSA |  play_arrow | LiSA skyrockets to fame with the Demon Slayer theme song |
| 2east | FilmAdachi Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Adachi, a young singer, draws attention with her graduation song. |
| 3east | MontageRYU-TA（04 Limited Sazabys） |  play_arrow | 04 Limited Sazabys is a rock band from Nagoya. |
| 4east | boykuroyume |  play_arrow | Kuroyume is a popular rock band from the 90s. |
| 5east | Chemical DanceNaru dora |  play_arrow | A rock band from Gifu, captivating with its diverse music |
| 6east | A Seabed Tale of Crinoidsn-buna |  play_arrow | n-buna from Yorushika is a Vocaloid producer from Gifu. |
| 7east | Name of Lovecinema staff |  play_arrow | Rock band from Gifu, cinema staff |
| 8east | evening primroseKeigo (Novelbright) |  play_arrow | Keigo, the bassist of Novelbright, propelled the band forward with a savvy social media strategy. |
| 9east | Yessir¥ellow bucks |  play_arrow | The appeal of ¥ellow Bucks, a rapper from the Tokai region |
| 10east | A life-sized love songTaishi (Aqua Timez) |  play_arrow | Hit songs by Aqua Timez and Futoshi’s musical activities |
| 11east | Day by DayMEGARYU |  play_arrow | MEGARYU is a reggae duo from Gifu. |
| 12east | young peopletōa |  play_arrow | Toua-san, a whirlwind for Gen Z |
| 13east | NIGHT DANCERimase |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who rose from TikTok to global success |
| 14east | SpinKUZIRA |  play_arrow | The appeal of the melodic punk band KUZIRA |
| 15east | LaundryKamiyama Yagi |  play_arrow | Yoh Kamiyama transitions from Vocaloid producer to singer |
| 16east | A New Morning SongTomita Shiori |  play_arrow | Shiori Tomita is a singer from Gifu. |
| 17east | Keep On Runnin’retsugo |  play_arrow | The appeal of Rekko, who is active in the hip-hop scene |
| 18east | A person who has amassed over 100 million yen (a “hundred-millionaire”).SHO |  play_arrow | Rapper SHO’s challenge, born from skiing |
| 19east | ACTIONYuuki (CHAI) |  play_arrow | CHAI elevates diverse music into their own unique allure. |
| 20east | The Boy of DefeatHorie Shota (PENGUIN RESEARCH) |  play_arrow | Musical activities of Shota Horie and PENGUIN RESEARCH |
| 21east | The basement is paradise.OKD (Za Kureetaa) |  play_arrow | The Crater is a rock band made up of distinctive personalities. |
| 22east | guillotineYuu (BugLug) |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Visual Kei Band BugLug |
| 23east | 6 -Six-KAZUKI（DOBERMAN INFINITY） |  play_arrow | The appeal of the hip-hop group DOBERMAN INFINITY |
| 24east | Dream ParadeWakai Yūki (i☆Ris) |  play_arrow | Anison voice acting idol group i☆Ris |
| 25east | Tenohirayu-ta（HERO） |  play_arrow | yu-ta's band HERO is a big hit |
| 26east | Heart ThrobsYasu ichiban? (nobodyknows+) |  play_arrow | Yasu Ichiban? debuted with “Kokoro Odoru.” |
| 27east | The Sweet LifeNoguchi Goro |  play_arrow | Goro Noguchi, active as a 1970s idol |
| 28east | RALLY-HO!TAISEI（SA) |  play_arrow | The vocalist of the punk rock band SA is active. |
| 29east | Old TownFukui Kenta (People In The Box) |  play_arrow | Alternative rock band with a distinctive musical style |
| 30east | bambootamurapan |  play_arrow | Tamurapan, the soft-sounding musician from Gifu |
| 31east | October 10KingrassHoppers |  play_arrow | A hip-hop unit from Gifu, a moving track |
| 32east | I don’t want to let go.Aoki Kazuyoshi (T-BOLAN) |  play_arrow | T-BOLAN drama song “I Don’t Want to Let Go” |
| 33east | Altairthe Canadian Club |  play_arrow | A local rock band, music that resonates with the heart |
| 34east | The Pattern of LifeTakada Wataru |  play_arrow | Wataru Takada is popular for his topical songs. |
| 35east | From the south, from the southMihara Junko |  play_arrow | Junko Mihara, a singer who gave courage to the people during the war |
| 36east | Cherry Blossom RainMori Haruyoshi (absorb) |  play_arrow | Haruyoshi Mori, a musician active in Absorb and Vocaloid |
| 37east | Overrideshift control |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Gifu Rock Band SHIFT_CONTROL |
| 38east | Revise the Worldayami |  play_arrow | Ayami is a singer and voice actress from Gifu Prefecture. |
| 39east | music junkie （ “E”qual feat. Strok & ANTY the KUNOICHI）ANTY the KUNOICHI |  play_arrow | A musician active on a foundation of hip-hop |
| 40east | GrowingARU |  play_arrow | A band from Gifu that made its mark in emotional rock |
| 41east | Pulses of the City feat. ICE BAHNHIKIGANEsound |  play_arrow | Hip-hop crew from Gifu, Machi no Ongaku |
| 42east | OrangeLittle Corgi Club |  play_arrow | A rock band from Gifu is gaining attention for its talent. |
| 43east | EverythingMORNING GLORY |  play_arrow | A melodic hardcore band from Takayama, with hometown pride and a refreshing sound |
| 44east | Brilliant FutureROS |  play_arrow | Rock band R.O.S from Gifu: their challenge |
| 45east | Stand By MeTHE BROTHELS |  play_arrow | An energetic rock band from Gifu, THE BROTHELS |
| 46east | How to spend 2.5 billion seconds.yu-ta（HERO） |  play_arrow | The musical activities of HERO’s bassist, yu-ta |
| 47east | Inflation IIfureneshi |  play_arrow | Fusion of whispering vocals and technopop |
| 48east | snow of love (ave;new feat. Saori Sakura)Sakura Saori |  play_arrow | The captivating musical career of the multi-talented singer Saori Sakura |
| 49east | I only want to sing for myselfTaguchi Tatsuya (Non Stop Rabbit) |  play_arrow | Gaining attention through activities that make full use of YouTube… |
| 50east | fireworkskaori-kaori- |  play_arrow | Singer from Gifu, beloved by locals and thriving in their career. |
| 51east | Hikarisnowsheep |  | The unit snowsheep with vocals by SAHO |
| 52east | PhoenixFANATIC◇CRISIS |  play_arrow | The achievements of the visual kei band, FANATIC |
| 53east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)Kohara Riko (The Sketchbook) |  play_arrow | The birth of the band in the anime 'SKET DANCE' |
| 54east | MAYDAY feat. Ryo from Crystal LakeSugi（coldrain） |  play_arrow | A loud rock band formed in Nagoya in 2007… |
| 55east | In a dreamHisatomi Takashi (BO GUMBOS) |  play_arrow | Takashi Hisatomi, singer of Bo Gumbos, dies at 37 |
| 56east | Find The ColourTaka Hirose (Feeder) |  play_arrow | Taka Hirose’s Feeder and the Nissan commercial song |
| 57east | The season the sun gave usIwahisa Shigeru (Aoi Sankaku Jōgi) |  play_arrow | Shigeru Iwaho’s “The Season Given by the Sun” is a big hit. |
| 58east | 1950Kume Yoshimasa / Kume Koji (BLACK CATS) |  play_arrow | The brothers of the rockabilly band BLACK CATS |
| 59east | Mr.LIONDAMDLISM |  play_arrow | A band from Gifu that plays intense rock at a temple |
| 60east | Koroshitai KimochiKohhei Matsuda（Bo Ningen） |  play_arrow | Birth of a Japanese-lyrics hard rock band |
| 61east | Romance Once AgainKuzuya Yoko |  play_arrow | Yoko Kuzutani, a singer from Hatori City |
| 62east | The night before the decisive battleSano ibuki |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter sano from Gifu |
| 63east | lingering-regret sakeIshihara Junko |  play_arrow | Ayako Ishihara is an enka singer from Gifu. |
| 64east | Contradiction feat.Tyler CarterKSUKE |  play_arrow | DJ KSUKE from Gifu is active both in Japan and abroad. |
| 65east | From Me to YouYazawa Tomofumi |  play_arrow | Tomofumi Yazawa, a singer from Gifu |
| 66east | Believe in youHasebe Yuu (Dream) |  play_arrow | Yu Hasebe is an actress formerly of Dream. |