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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To the lovely city of 47AKB48 Team8
Yurina Gyoten, who belongs to AKB48’s Team 8 as the representative for Kagawa Prefecture, is from Kagawa.
She participated in “47 no Suteki na Machi e,” included on the theater edition of the 37th single “Kokoro no Placard.” This song is Team 8’s first track.
Print it on your mind ~A Real Heart~Maeda Chika
Chika Maeda is a singer from Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture.
She drew attention at YAMAHA’s music contest held in 2002 and debuted in 2004 under the name TOMOKA.
She handled theme songs including for the film “Calamari Wrestler,” which generated buzz.
She’s a singer known for a steadfast, straight, and appealing vocal tone.
She’s active in many areas—hosting radio programs as a presenter and creating songs for wedding profile videos, among others.
She’s a beloved local favorite!
♂×♀×KissMatsumoto Akiko
Akiko Matsumoto, who works as a talent and actress, is from Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture.
“♂×♀×Kiss” is her debut single from her days as an idol singer.
It peaked at No.
131 on the Oricon weekly chart.
In 2013, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of her singing debut, she released her first original album, Kutouten.
The Last Five-Shaku ShellKawakami Rena (NMB48)
Rena Kawakami, a member of the idol group NMB48, is from Kagawa Prefecture.
She participates as a Team M member in “Saigo no Goshakudama,” which is included on Type-B of the 15th single “Boku wa Inai.” Starting in 2017, Kawakami is scheduled to assume the position of Team M captain.
Time To DieConcerto Moon
Takao Ozaki, who was the vocalist for the heavy metal/power metal band Concerto Moon, is from Kagawa Prefecture.
Rain Forest, released as their third album, was the last work before Ozaki left the band.
Time To Die is included on Rain Forest.
Nice-guy scamSKE48 yanchana tenshi to yasashii akuma
Yuki Takahata, who is active as a research student (kenkyuusei) of the idol group SKE48, is from Kagawa Prefecture.
She participated as a mischievous angel and a gentle devil in “Ii Hito Ii Hito Sagi,” which is included on Type-D of the 20th single “Kin no Ai, Gin no Ai.”
My★RevolutionMissing Link
SHOCO, a member of the four-person vocal group Missing Link, is from Kagawa Prefecture.
Their second single, “My★Revolution,” is a cover of Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution,” and it was used as the theme song for the film “Handsome★Suit.”