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Artists from Kagoshima: From Famous Singers to Popular Bands, All in One Go

Kyushu is an area that has produced many veteran singers loved across generations and hugely popular bands.

Kagoshima Prefecture is no exception—famous artists known by everyone have taken off from here to the rest of Japan, and even to the world! From singer-songwriters and enka singers supported by a wide range of generations, to bands rapidly rising in popularity, and singers active on the J-pop scene… In this article, we’ll introduce a lineup of popular artists from Kagoshima Prefecture who can hold their own against those from other Kyushu prefectures!

Artists from Kagoshima: A comprehensive showcase from famous singers to popular bands (61–70)

A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū

Star-Falling Street Corner — Toshii Itō and Happy & Blue
A street corner where stars fallSatoi Ito to Happī & Burū

This is a kayō music group led by Toshii Itō, a leader from Kagoshima.

The group was formed in 1971, and along the way Hideyo Morimoto joined as the lead vocalist.

Their 1974 release “Watashi Inottemasu” became a major hit and brought them widespread recognition.

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Until love endsHideki Tachibana

Hideki Tachibana “Until Love Ends” PV
Until love ends Hideki Tachibana

Hideki Tachibana is an enka singer from Kagoshima Prefecture who made his professional debut with Nippon Crown in 2002.

He is known for his style of singing enka over a twist-inspired sound.

“Ai Hateru Made” is Hideki Tachibana’s sixth single, released in 2013.

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Ultraman MebiusTAKERU

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TAKERU, a member of a two-person group that performs songs related to Ultraman, is from Kagoshima.

He has a background that includes receiving the Special Jury Prize in the Rock Boy category of the JUNON Superboy Contest.

Although the group has gone through member changes and at one point had as many as five members, it appears they are currently active as a duo.

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Only youSaigō Teruhiko

Teruhiko Saigō “Only You” (Official Audio)
Only youSaigō Teruhiko

Teruhiko Saigō is a singer from Kagoshima City who debuted with Crown Records in 1964.

Along with Yukio Hashi and Kazuo Funaki, he was known as one of the “Gosanke” (the Big Three).

“Kimi Dake o” was Teruhiko Saigō’s debut single.

He won the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards.

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In conclusion

Singers and bands with roots in Kagoshima—every one of them, including their songs, was truly captivating.

Among them, the presence of artists who incorporate Amami folk music feels uniquely Kagoshima, doesn’t it? If you’ve found a favorite artist, be sure to explore their other tracks beyond the ones featured in this article!