[2026] A compilation of bands, artists, and singers from Kyushu
When you think of artists from Kyushu, who comes to mind?
In recent years, the rock band WANIMA—hugely popular at major festivals around the country and on TV—are famously from Kumamoto, right?
Plus, Masaharu Fukuyama and Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi are strongly associated with being from Kyushu as well!
But there are many more singers and bands from Kyushu!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Kyushu-born artists who keep delivering music with passionate hearts!
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[2026] A roundup of bands, artists, and singers from Kyushu (51–60)
Boat SongYashiro Aki
Aki Yashiro, one of Japan’s leading enka singers, hails from Yatsushiro City in Kumamoto Prefecture.
It seems her stage name, Yashiro, comes from Yatsushiro City.
Her husky voice, richly emotional and sultry aura, and warm, friendly personality on TV shows are truly wonderful.
After the 1973 hit Namida-zake, she sang many songs depicting a woman’s heart, but her signature song Funauta, which expresses a man’s heart, received an enormous response.
She has also ventured beyond the bounds of enka, releasing a jazz album in 2012 and a blues album in 2015, among other challenges.
SoupFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara was born in 1995 and hails from Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Fukuoka really does produce so many wonderful singer-songwriters.
She, too, is captivating for her songs and vocals that convey a simple, timeless appeal.
Her gentle, heartwarming voice fits perfectly with everyday moments when you want to relax.
She made her acting debut in the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Love Song,” performed the theme song, and it also drew attention that Masaharu Fukuyama was involved with that track.
It will disappear if you touch it.Ueda Marie
A singer-songwriter from Kyushu’s Fukuoka Prefecture who joined a talent agency in junior high school but continued to pursue her childhood dream of music, making her major debut in 2014.
Her fifth single, “Furetara Kieteshimau,” was featured in numerous tie-ins, including as the ending theme for the internet TV show “Minomonta no Yoru Buzz!,” as well as on local TV programs, radio broadcasts, and in games—so many of you may have heard it.
Guided by a belief that she didn’t want to confine music to genres, she began writing and composing her own songs, and you can feel her strong passion for music in her work.
MotionNishiuchi Mariya
A singer-songwriter from Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, who has made her mark across a wide range of fields including fashion modeling, TV personality work, and acting.
She began her career as a model in 2007, and when she launched her singing career in 2014, she won the 56th Japan Record Awards New Artist Award and Best New Artist Award, as well as the 47th Japan Cable Radio Awards New Artist Award—achievements that drew widespread attention to her exceptional potential.
From 2015, she began working as a singer-songwriter who writes and composes her own music, and her seventh single, “Motion,” was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Suddenly, I Will Marry Tomorrow,” in which she also starred—showcasing her extraordinary, boundary-defying talent.
[2026] A roundup of bands, artists, and singers from Kyushu (61–70)
Goodbye, tearsJi Enputi
The Empty, a band from Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Formed in 2019 by junior high school classmates, they’ve been winning over young listeners with down-to-earth lyrics and an energetic sound.
They kicked into full gear in 2021 with their first demo, “The Empty – 1st demo,” delivering exhilarating melodic punk rock on tracks like “Take Me Out” and “Seishun.” In 2024, they were selected for KBC Radio’s Power Play.
Recommended for anyone who wants to relive their youthful memories or get fired up with friends.
Sellout Zen KoanZa Ningen
Formed in Kumamoto Prefecture, Za Ningen is a band with a diverse musical palette spanning rock, punk, and pop.
When they formed in 2008, they launched their activities under the banner of “revenge on all humankind,” and in 2009 they won the Natsumi Elena Prize at the Senkou Riot finals.
After repeated lineup changes, they now perform as a duo—Rio Shimokawa and Majiru Seiji—delivering shows that weave together intensity and playfulness.
In 2015, they provided the theme song for an NHK E-Tele TV drama, among other media contributions.
With distinctive melodies and a powerful sound, they deliver music that moves the heart.
Their blend of ferocity and playful spirit makes them a perfect fit for music fans seeking an emotional rock sound.
BACKWOODS Pt.2 (feat. DADA)Evil Zuum
Evil Zuum is a rapper from Fukuoka leading the local hip-hop scene.
In 2015, at age 15, he began performing around Tenjin’s Oyamemachi-dori area, steadily building experience with his hometown crew, WAVEMENT.
In 2021, he released his first EP, “Millennium Baby,” drawing attention with lyrics brimming with the realities of urban life over trap and darker-leaning beats.
While valuing his bond with the WAVEMENT crew, he also actively collaborates with other artists based in Kyushu.
On the 2022 EP “WAVE2000” and the 2024 EP “9LIVES,” he continues to vividly channel the pulse of the streets with a distinctive style and an evolved sound.
The worldview where the atmosphere of the city intersects with raw feelings makes him a refreshing force in today’s hip-hop scene, captivating many listeners.