Band, musician, and singer from Gunma Prefecture

When people think of Gunma Prefecture, many might picture hot springs and nature-rich sightseeing spots, but in fact, it has produced a large number of musicians.

From up-and-coming talents to seasoned veterans, skilled artists active across a wide range of genres have taken flight from Gunma.

In this article, we’ll introduce singers, artists, and bands from Gunma Prefecture, digging into the appeal of their distinctive musical styles and expressive power.

You might make some surprising discoveries—or find a new favorite!

Playlist

Band, musician, and singer from Gunma Prefecture
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Summer Days of 1993class		Katsuyuki Tsukui, active in a duo, scores a major hit.
2	libidoFOMARE		From Gunma: The rising rock band FOMARE and their appeal
3	The truthKAKASHI		The appeal of the band KAKASHI from Gunma
4	Like a flowerANNA		The debut and rise of Anna, a singer from Gunma
5	blue blue blueIvy to Fraudulent Game		A rock band from Gunma aiming to create music that defies expectations
6	-Step-cali≠gari		Hidenori Ishii, the vocalist of cali≠gari
7	Soap bubbleThe next! Liddell 1974		Rock band The next! Liddell
8	meltpopoq		The musical world of popoq, a rock band from Gunma
9	An unattainable dreamHideyoshi		Hideyoshi, a rock band from Gunma, with a unique musical style
10	Tokyo CallingKANON		A rising star of J-POP taking flight onto the world stage
11	Future Century eZ zooSakura,Yukaren		Brazilian-Japanese idol unit, B-POP
12	Oath of the EyesImori Miyuki		Miyuki Imori, thriving from idol singer to a successful career
13	NO WAYmori, chomo		Music duo from Gunma gains attention with their diverse sound
14	Fish _ FishHosoi Tokutarō		The Musical Life of Tokutaro Hosoi, a Jazz-Rock Guitarist
15	S!NGRisasaki Risa		Multitalented Risa Satosaki charts her own path through music and entrepreneurship
16	P.N.K!!ALiCE		Musical Activities and Talent of ALiCE from Gunma
17	Days Called LoveNakamura Shunsuke		Shunsuke Nakamura is active as an actor and singer.
18	HowlingŌgami Mio		VTuber Ookami Mio’s diverse musical activities
19	My beloved little demonHoshino Kazunari		Kazunari Hoshino, from comedian to high-pitched vocalist
20	Look up at the stars in the nightIino Tomohiko		Tomohiko Iino, the top tenor of the Duke Aces
21	Flowers of EvilSakurai Atsushi, Imai Hisashi, Hoshino Hidehiko		BUCK-TICK, a band from Gunma, has a big hit.
22	KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke		Kyosuke Himuro from Gunma and the classic song 'KISS ME'
23	Before dawnLACCO TOWER		Rakkotower is a five-member rock band.
24	EVENMogi Hiroaki, Harada Toshiyuki		G-FREAK FACTORY is a band from Gunma.
25	bouquetShimizu Iyori, Kojima Kazuya, Kurihara Hisashi		The band back number is from Gunma Prefecture.
26	Girls’ RuleShiraishi Mai		Mai Shiraishi is the center of Nogizaka46.
27	Precious thingsMatsumoto Kenichi		Kenichi Matsumoto, the bassist of Road of Major
28	Abracadabra spellTARAKO		TARAKO, the voice actress for Maruko, is from Gunma.
29	BambinaHotei Tomoyasu		Tomoyasu Hotei is a rock musician from Takasaki.
30	LoVe SHouT!Geirī Bicche, Tī-Marugarīta		A band originating from Mow Mow Lulu Gyabba
31	Baby Sweet Berry LoveOgura Yui		Yui Ogura, a voice actress and singer from Gunma
32	Longing, sadness, and strength of heartShinohara Ryōko		Ryoko Shinohara is a popular actress from Gunma.
33	MONSTER TREEUKI		UKI is a vocal model for a rock band.
34	To reach you…Katagiri Maiko		Maiko Katagiri of MAY’S will perform the theme song for an anime.
35	apple mintUchida Aya		Aya Uchida’s song, which is a hot topic on the anime information program
36	BIRTHD		D/HIROKI releases 1st single “BIRTH”
37	Endless SongOkuno Atsushi, Fukazawa Yasuaki		Rogue: Atsushi Okuno’s legendary life in rock
38	Turning UpSakurai Shō		Arashi’s Sho-kun captivates with his intelligence and cleverness.
39	SanctuaryWajirō MIC		The Appeal of the Comedy Rapper Wajirō MIC
40	I want to hug you.REV		Hit song by Masayuki Deguchi from the solo unit REV
41	I was only looking at you.Okada Hiroaki		Hiroaki Okada, a musician from Gunma
42	Scat at DawnYuki Saori		Saori Yuki, a singer from Gunma, makes her debut
43	was celebratingMiya		Les Romanesques, formed in Paris
44	A street corner where stars fallHideyuki Nakayama		Hideyuki Nakayama from Gunma, Gunma Ambassador
45	Unrequited love for youYanagisawa Junko		Junko Yanagisawa is an enka singer from Gunma Prefecture.
46	pistil and stamenKaisse Noriko		The debut of Noriko Kaise from Onyanko Club
47	be yourselfDÉ DÉ MOUSE		Daisuke Endo excels in his solo project.
48	A storm over flowersNaica MC		The achievements of NAIKA MC, captivated by hip-hop
49	Kime Master!Koishio Ringo		Ringo Koishio from the idol group is actively performing.
50	Brand-New Myself? What I Can DoCharcoal Filter		The achievements of Yasui from CHARCOAL’s bass section
51	Poi poi poi pop poi poi popi—ayaman kantoku		A vulgar but fun song by Ayaman JAPAN
52	Top-notch guts; exceptional grit (idiomatic: outstanding fighting spirit)Arai Manami		An energetic cheer song by the idol Manami Arai
53	A-I-Uutsunoda ryouko		Ryoko Kakuta, former NHK 'Uta no Oneesan' (Sing-along Big Sister)
54	Cherry the DustmanUrarno Masaki		A collaborative work by Masaki Urano’s jazz band
55	The yet-unseen worldZawachin		Zawachin makes her artist debut.
56	Oath of the EyesImori Miyuki		Hometown of Miyuki Imori, a former idol
57	It’s okay to have bugs.imamura maria		Maria Imamura of HKT48, a standout idol from Gunma
58	milkhimawari		The transitions in Ayabie’s band activities
59	Withered Susuki Grass of the Shōwa EraYamaoka Sakura		Sakura Yamaoka II, Sakura of Sakura and Ichirō
60	Radio Heart BeatToukyou Q Channeru		Four years of the music group Tokyo Q Channel
61	one after another; in rapid successionTamura Memi; Wada Ayaka		Idols from Gunma, Meimi Tamura and Ayaka Wada
62	Face forward!Kimura Misa		Misa Kimura, the leader of the idol group
63	Spring-colored airmailMatsumoto Noriko		The birthplace and musical activities of talent Noriko Matsumoto