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

AndersonJitsuyoshi Yūichi (tesura wa nakanai.)

Anderson/Tesla doesn’t cry.

Based in Kagoshima, Tesla wa Nakanai.

is a band that delivers a rock sound that stirs the emotions.

Drummer Yuichi Saneyoshi hails from Kanoya City.

He joined the band, which was formed in 2008, in April 2010, helping to lay the foundation for the current four-member lineup.

They made their major-label debut in 2014 with the single “Lie to myself.” Rather than relying on one specific mega-hit, they steadily built their reputation through releases like the mini-album “Anderson,” gaining popularity for their emotional live performances.

Their human-driven, analog, body-felt sound is perfect for anyone seeking moving Japanese rock.

We can’t wait for their comeback from their so-called “big recharge” hiatus.

zooIguro Toshihiko

zoo ECHOES

The band’s vocalist, Jinsei Tsuji, has recently become well-known through his TV appearances and other talent activities.

The band’s bassist, Toshihiko Iguro, is from Kagoshima.

In fact, he initially intended to audition as a guitarist, but he practiced bass in order to join Echoes and successfully passed the audition.

school teacherSakagami Jirō

School Teacher/Jiro Sakagami

“Jiro Sakagami” was a comedian from Kagoshima City who formed the comedy duo “Kont 55-go” with “Kinichi Hagimoto” in 1966.

He was also active as a singer and actor.

“Gakkō no Sensei” (Schoolteacher) was Jiro Sakagami’s third single, released in 1974.

It became a hit, selling approximately 300,000 copies.

Break time: 10 minutesUura Saeka

Break time: 10 minutes

Saeka Uura is a singer from Kagoshima Prefecture who made her major debut in 2006.

In 2011, she changed her stage name to Cherie, but she reverted to Saeka Uura in 2012 and has been active under that name since.

“Kyūkei Jikan 10-fun” (10-Minute Break) is her fourth single, released in 2007.

The song, which depicts scenes during school recess, was used as an ending theme for the anime Kekkaishi.

Crimson One NightShimazu Etsuko

[Promotion Video] Etsuko Shimazu / Crimson One Night

Etsuko Shimazu is an enka singer from Kagoshima Prefecture who debuted with King Records in 1988.

She has released many CDs and has won multiple awards, including the Yusen Music Award and the Golden Hit Award.

“Kurenai Hitoyo” is a single by Etsuko Shimazu released in 2016.

yardkawabe hiroshi (TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET)

Tokyo No.1 Soul Set “Yard”

It’s a Japanese hip-hop band formed in the early 1990s.

They made their major debut in 1994 on Edoya Records (BMG).

Hiroshi Kawanabe, the band’s DJ and trackmaker, is from Kagoshima.

Without even knowing how to loveHigashino Suminao

Suminao Higashino [Without Even Knowing How to Love] With Lyrics - Full - For Karaoke Practice - With Melody [Dreaming Karaoke Producer]

A singer-songwriter who debuted with the release of “Kimi to Piano to” from Teichiku Records on April 1, 1993.

The second single, “Kimi wa Boku no Yūki,” released in July of the same year, recorded sales of 300,000 copies.

These days, they also hold the title of producer.