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.
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Bands, artists, and singers from Kagawa Prefecture (1–10)
FUNKY HAPPYHanamegane
Hanamegane, who is active as a singer-songwriter, is from Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture.
They are based at RUFFHOUSE in Tamachi, Takamatsu.
They have won the 7th and 10th Kagawa tournaments of “Poetry Boxing.” “FUNKY HAPPY” is included on the first mini-album, FUNKY HAPPY.
Voice of SetouchiSTU48 (Fukuda Akari, Sakaki Miyu)
STU48 is a sister group of AKB48 based in seven prefectures surrounding the Seto Inland Sea: Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Okayama, Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima, and Hyogo.
Formed in 2017, they have consistently released songs and conducted tours in which they travel to major ports around the Seto Inland Sea aboard the STU48-go, a ship that serves as a theater, showcasing their singing and dancing.
In addition to group activities, they also pursue extracurricular activities by dividing members into five units.
We hope they continue to energize the Setouchi region!
Rolling StoneOgura Hirokazu
Hirokazu Ogura is a guitarist and producer from Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture.
He was active as a former member of the rock band Eileen Forlin, which was formed in 1985, and later leveraged his exceptional playing technique to work as a session guitarist, contributing to recordings and live support for artists such as Keisuke Kuwata and Misato Watanabe.
With just an acoustic guitar, he delivers music suited to a variety of scenes.
Find your favorite tunes and relax while listening at home.
Bands, artists, and singers from Kagawa Prefecture (11–20)
Chururi chururiraFurukawa Mirin (Dempagumi.inc)
Dempagumi.inc is an idol group that operates under the slogan “Delivering Moe-Kyun songs to the world.” After a name change and member rotations, they’ve been active as a 10-member group since 2021.
One of the members who serves as the center, Mirin Furukawa, is from Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture.
It’s a highly distinctive group where every member has otaku traits! Their otherworldly cute vocals and highly addictive melodies will have you hooked after just one listen!
Smilismmimika
Singer-songwriter mimika from Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture made her street performance debut in 2006 and the following year, in 2007, made her CD debut with “Marugoto Mimika.” The music video for “Smilerhythm,” included on her 10th anniversary album “mimika★Happiness,” was filmed at leisure spots around Takamatsu, showcasing her love for her hometown.
Let her natural, unpretentious smile and singing voice give you a boost of energy!
RunnerFankī Sueyoshi (Bakufū Suranpu)
Bakufu Slump, a band that shocked Japan’s rock scene.
The drummer and composer Funky Sueyoshi hails from Kagawa Prefecture.
Debuting in 1984, Bakufu Slump was initially known as a comic band for their outrageous performances and visuals, but following the 1988 release of their signature song “Runner,” they began churning out hit after hit.
Listen to their many classics and relive that rush of youthful energy once more!
Soul RiverSonoda Bando
Kenjiro Akamata, who played guitar for the instrumental band Sonoda Band, is from Kagawa Prefecture.
“Soul River” is included on their first full album, “shiftrise,” released in 2010.
At the members’ request, the album was sold at live venues for half the list price (1,500 yen).