Artists from Ishikawa Prefecture (bands, idols, singer-songwriters, musicians)
When you hear “an artist from Ishikawa Prefecture,” what kind of artist comes to mind?
It’s always a little exciting when you discover that a band or singer-songwriter you love is from your hometown, isn’t it?
Ishikawa is famous for its scenic spots and seafood, and through this research I also felt there are many artists who shine behind the scenes, playing supportive roles like unsung heroes.
I’d be happy if this helps you discover the charms of Ishikawa as well as new favorite music and artists you’ll love.
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Artists from Ishikawa Prefecture <bands, idols, singer-songwriters, musicians> (ages 21–30)
sunlight avenueTerashima Takuma
Voice actor Takuma Terashima is from Hodatsushimizu, Ishikawa Prefecture.
He debuted as a voice actor in 2004 and has since appeared in numerous popular works, including Genesis of Aquarion and the Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE series.
As a singer, he released Magic Words in 2012.
His refreshing singing voice captivates listeners and won’t let go.
By the way, he reportedly loves gal games so much that he even calls himself an otaku.
He is married to fellow voice actor Satomi Sato.
wingsBIIR
Both members of the music duo BIIR, Mitsuru Ohashi and Hidetsugu Kawai—active since 1994—are from Ishikawa Prefecture.
They debuted in 1998 with the single “DISTANCE: A Love That Grows Closer from Far Away.” Their fourth single, “Tsubasa,” was chosen as the theme song for the drama The Doctor, drawing significant attention.
After the duo disbanded, Ohashi has been active as a singer-songwriter and as a performer known for impersonating B’z, while Kawai works as a studio musician contributing to J-pop, anime songs, and other projects.
Southern Cross ~Cross of the Stars~Sugimoto Kazuya
Kazuya Sugimoto is a singer from Kahoku City who made his professional debut in 2009 with Victor Entertainment.
He performs mainly in Ishikawa Prefecture, appearing in live concerts and dinner shows.
Southern Cross: The Cross of Stars is Kazuya Sugimoto’s debut song.
Embraced by the sky of OkhotskIkemasanobu
Masaru Ikemasa is a mood kayō singer from Kanazawa who debuted in 1980.
He is currently active mainly in Hokkaido and serves as a tourism ambassador for Kitami City and for the Okhotsk region.
“Held in the Skies of Okhotsk” is Ikemasa’s seventh single, released in 2005.
Farewell, my hometown.Kagajō Miyuki
Miyuki Kagajo was an enka singer from Ishikawa Prefecture who debuted with Nippon Columbia in 1966.
She passed away from cancer at the young age of 44.
Osaraba Furusato-san was her debut single, released in 1966, and it became a major hit.
Kizuna ~sleepless midnight~Ōhashi Hikaru
Mitsuru Ohashi is a singer from Kanazawa City.
After disbanding the two-member unit BIIR in 2002, he has been active as a solo musician.
Kizuna ~sleepless midnight~ is a song included on Mitsuru Ohashi’s first album, HEART, released in 2008.
Tokyo lights, foreverShinkawa Jirō
A pride of Ishikawa Prefecture, Jiro Niikawa has continued to captivate countless listeners with his gentle voice and warm, heartfelt expression.
Over a career spanning more than half a century, his 1964 release “Tokyo no Hi yo Itsu Made mo” has remained an undying classic that continues to comfort people’s hearts without losing its luster.
Until NiziU’s MAYA appeared, Niikawa was the only artist from Ishikawa to perform on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
He continued singing well into his later years—truly a treasure of Ishikawa.