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[2026] Summary of bands, artists, and singers from Hiroshima Prefecture
Who comes to mind when you hear about artists from Hiroshima Prefecture?
From rock bands and singer-songwriters to national idols and Showa-era stars, in fact, many popular figures have taken flight from Hiroshima!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Hiroshima Prefecture, spanning all genres and eras.
Our research revealed that Hiroshima has produced more veteran, big-name artists than younger ones.
Find your favorite artist!
[2026] A roundup of bands, artists, and singers from Hiroshima Prefecture (1–10)
J.BoyHamada Shogo
Known by the nickname “Hamashō,” he is a singer-songwriter from Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, famed not only for classics like “Kimi ni Au Made wa” and “Kanashimi wa Yuki no Yō ni,” but also for writing songs for numerous other musicians.
Drawing on his father’s experience as a hibakusha, he is recognized as an artist with a strong protest bent who sings about Japan and war, and his deeply layered lyrics are truly thought-provoking.
He rarely appears on terrestrial television, instead building his fan base through a select few media outlets and steady live performances—an uncompromising, solitary artist who has pursued the pure path of a true musician.
Until today and from tomorrowyoshida takurou
A singer-songwriter born in Ōkuchi, Isa District, Kagoshima Prefecture, and raised in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Known as a pioneer among singer-songwriters, he helped elevate folk and rock—genres that were still minor in the 1970s—into the mainstream of Japanese pop music.
He also gained popularity across generations by serving as the backing band for the music variety show “LOVE LOVE Aishiteru,” hosted by the Johnny’s idol duo KinKi Kids.
With songs themed around his own way of life and romantic experiences, he opened up new eras and stands as one of the great musicians who reformed Japan’s music scene.
Music HourPorunogurafiti
Porno Graffitti was formed when vocalist Akihito Okano and guitarist Haruichi Shindo—both from Innoshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture—met in high school.
Until 2004, they were a three-piece including Tama.
Deeply attached to their hometown, they’ve created several songs inspired by Innoshima.
In addition to Latin-flavored hits like “Agehachō” and timeless ballads like “Saboten,” their catalog includes songs that seep into everyday life and convey a heartfelt longing for home.
Akihito’s crisp, never-out-of-breath vocals—so effortless you’d think he had extra lungs—and Haruichi’s richly nuanced, ultra-cool guitar riffs are simply outstanding!
Youth TrainYamamoto Airi
Airi Yamamoto, an idol from Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, laid the foundations for her entertainment career from a young age at a local dance school.
After performing with a local idol group, she debuted in 2017 as the center of Love Cocchi, the second unit of Last Idol.
While initially focusing on J-pop and idol pop, she joined the “× Junbungaku Shoujo Kagekidan” in 2022, taking on a new form of expression that fuses musical theater and music.
In 2023, she held her first solo live performance and also appeared in the musical FATALISM ≠ Re:Another story.
As a member of Ma’Scar’Piece, her performances—blending music and theater into a distinctive style—are recommended not only for idol fans but also for those who love drama and musicals.
Blue Sky BlueSaijō Hideki
A singer from Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, who stood apart from other idols by being immersed in Western music from childhood and mastering a full range of instruments—guitar, bass, and drums—at a jazz school.
He is also famous for being called part of the “New Big Three,” alongside Hiromi Go and Goro Noguchi, who dominated the pop scene as top idols in the 1970s.
Beyond music, many may remember his film roles as an actor and his striking appearances in commercials.
He sadly passed away in 2018 after battling illness, but he is an artist you should know as one of the superstars who energized Japan’s popular music scene.
I don’t want to let go.Moriyu Arashi
A singer-songwriter from Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture, who made his major debut as the vocalist of T-BOLAN, a Being-affiliated rock band that dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s.
Despite releasing numerous smash hits such as “Hanashitaku wa Nai” and “Bye For Now,” the band’s disbandment in 1999 due to the unfortunate onset of psychogenic voice disorder—a condition whose cause and treatment remain unclear—came as a huge shock to fans.
He later resumed activities as a solo artist, and in 2017 T-BOLAN reunited; he continues to be highly active today.
His husky yet steady, penetrating voice captivates many fans and thrills audiences.
huge nuisanceyunikōn
A five-piece rock band from Hiroshima Prefecture, whose members—all of whom are capable composers—include Tamio Okuda, a singer-songwriter who has enjoyed great popularity.
After disbanding in 1993, they resumed activities in 2009, sixteen years later, reaffirming their timeless talent to the J-pop scene.
From songs like “Daimeiwaku” and “Hige to Boin,” which pair comical lyrics with high-quality melodies, to tracks such as “Maybe Blue” and “Subarashii Hibi,” whose blend of wistfulness and catchiness feels just right, their broad musical range continues to captivate listeners across changing eras.