Bands, artists, and singers from Kumamoto Prefecture
Do you know any artists from Kumamoto Prefecture?
When people talk about Kyushu, Fukuoka tends to get most of the attention, and it’s true that Fukuoka has produced many popular artists—but Kumamoto holds its own too!
In recent years, there have been plenty of artists from Kumamoto who enjoy widespread popularity and name recognition across all ages, including nationally beloved rock bands, singer-songwriters, and veteran enka singers.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of artists from Kumamoto Prefecture, so take this opportunity to check them out!
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Bands, artists, and singers from Kumamoto Prefecture (21–30)
Flowers of TsugaruHarada Yuuri
An enka singer affiliated with the Kitajima Music Office, known as the Kitajima Family.
Before becoming a singer, she worked as a music teacher at a public elementary school.
Her songs such as “Kisoji no Onna” and “Tsugaru no Hana” were major hits, and she has received many awards at the Japan Record Awards.
Weeping MoonAmane Mihiro
Mihiro Amane is a singer-songwriter from Kumamoto who made her major debut in 2011.
Before going professional, she sang at clubs and bars in Kumamoto City.
Urahara is a track from a mini-album released in 2013 by CPC Records.
Bands, artists, and singers from Kumamoto Prefecture (31–40)
Mr. SummertimeKanae Masako (Sākasu)
One of the members of the four-person chorus group Circus.
Their beautiful choral work and individual vocal abilities are highly praised, and they have been active as pioneers of chorus groups, producing numerous hit songs.
They also perform solo under the name MASAKO.
Words of courageMurakami Keisuke (MULTI MAX
Keisuke Murakami, who handles guitar and vocals for the band MULTI MAX, is from Yunomae Town, Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture.
In 2014, MULTI MAX celebrated the 25th anniversary of their debut.
“Yūki no Kotoba” was used as the theme song for Acecook’s Super Cup commercial.
Attack No. 1 (2005)Fukuda Saki
Saki Fukuda, who is active as an actress and singer, is from Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
She made her debut as a singer in 2005 with her first single, “Attack No.1 2005.” The song was used as the theme for the TV Asahi drama “Attack No.1,” starring Aya Ueto, a senior from her agency.
One-Sixth Dream TravelerHiguchi Ryōichi
A male singer-songwriter.
He gained attention with “1/6 no Yume Tabibito,” which became the theme song for Hokkaido Television’s popular series “How Do You Like Wednesday?” In 2009, he received the Japan Record Award for Excellence for “Tegami ~Dear Children~.” He is currently based in Kumamoto.
Sakura Kimi ni Emuyozuka*
Yozuca*, who works as a singer-songwriter, is from Kumamoto Prefecture.
She is also active as part of the music units “yozurino*” and “GLS.” Her 14th single, “Sakura Kimi ni Emu,” ranks fourth in total sales among her releases, but it achieved her personal best of 14th place on the Oricon weekly chart.