Bands, artists, and singers from Kagawa Prefecture
When you hear “an artist from Kagawa 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 the same place as you, isn’t it?
Kagawa may be the smallest prefecture in Japan, and while it’s famous for Sanuki udon, it also has a wonderful side in the arts and culture.
There are many distinctive musicians and artists brimming with charm!
While researching, I even came across some surprising discoveries that made me think, “Oh, I didn’t know that!”
I’d be happy if this could help you discover new music you like or broaden your musical horizons.
Bands, artists, and singers from Kagawa Prefecture (1–10)
Unfit to be a loverMiyuhan
Miyuhan, a multi-artist active not only in music but also as a voice actor and in apparel, is also from Kagawa Prefecture.
In 2021, she took on producer duties, writing and composing “Aitakute,” sung by Ado, which was featured as an insert song in the film Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – Final.
Although Miyuhan calls herself a “socially awkward singer-songwriter,” her songs feel real and relatable.
We just can’t take our eyes off the ever more versatile Miyuhan!
Claw Claw ClawDaisuke-han (Maksimamu Za Horumon)
Maximum the Hormone always delights fans not just with their music but with their wild, out-there ideas.
Daisuke-han, the member in charge of the “screamy, noisy part” of Hormone, is from Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture.
“Screamy, noisy part” here refers to vocals that use death growls and high pitches.
At concerts and festivals, Daisuke-han’s riser is built by stacking wooden crates like the ones used at noodle-making shops to hold udon, and it’s labeled “Tsuda Seimenjo” (Tsuda Noodle Factory).
Tsuda is Daisuke-han’s surname, and the use of udon crates conveys a sense of hometown pride for Kagawa.
I’m home, goodbye.kanno megumi
Megumi Kanno is a singer-songwriter based in Kagawa Prefecture.
After working for three years as a certified care worker, she pursued a career in music.
Drawing on her experience in elder care, she often creates songs themed around the elderly.
Her work “I’m Home, Goodbye” is based on events that occurred around her grandmother’s third death anniversary.
Her distinctive, captivating voice and the acoustic guitar that delivers it straight are simple, yet they convey the full weight of the words.
Please listen carefully to this music that faces life head-on.
Baby, baby, babyKofun Shisutāzu
Do you know the punk band Kofun Sisters, often called the last youth-punk act of the Heisei era? Formed in 2013 and based in Kagawa Prefecture, they made their nationwide debut in 2020 on “office Micchan,” a label run by the band Su-xing-cyu from neighboring Tokushima Prefecture.
Give them a listen and you’ll be moved by the melodies that carry a touch of nostalgia and the straightforward lyrics that are the hallmark of youth punk.
Racing through the Heisei and now the Reiwa era, Kofun Sisters are sure to further energize the music scene!
Summer SoldierSogabe Keiichi (Sanidii Saabisu)
Sunny Day Service is a rock band that blends seamlessly into anyone’s everyday life.
They debuted in 1994, disbanded once in 2000, and resumed activities in 2008.
The vocalist, Keiichi Sokabe, is from Sakaide City in Kagawa Prefecture.
Their songs carry a comforting sense of nostalgia that gently settles into the listener’s heart.
With classics like “Seishun Kyōsōkyoku” and “Koi ni Ochitara,” every track is a gem—so if you haven’t discovered Sunny Day Service yet, get ready to fall headlong into their charm.
TimingNanbara Kiyotaka (BLACK BISCUITS)
Black Biscuits was a unit formed on the popular show “Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!!,” which aired from 1996 to 2002.
One of its members, Kiyotaka Nanbara—known in the group as Kyoya Nanami—hails from Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture.
Songs with that distinct ’90s vibe, starting with Black Biscuits’ “Timing,” evoke an inexpressible nostalgia both for those who listened back then and for those who didn’t.
Be sure to enjoy the rival band Pocket Biscuits’ tracks as well.
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEMiyake Ken (V6)
It seems that V6’s Ken Miyake also spent his childhood in Kagawa.
The group was formed in 1995 and, sadly, disbanded in 2021, but as a veteran Johnny’s group they kept energizing Japan for many years.
Among their songs, I still listen to their signature track “WA ni Natte Odorou” when times are tough—it always lifts my spirits.
V6 right before their 2021 disbandment had a different vibe from their earlier years, and that was cool in its own way too! Take this chance to revisit V6’s catalog spanning 26 years of history!