Bands, artists, and singers from Mie Prefecture
When it comes to artists from Mie Prefecture, there are many across different generations—from Kana Nishino to Shizue Abe.
Still, some people might find it hard to immediately think of artists from Mie.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of artists from Mie Prefecture!
We’ve picked a wide range spanning singer-songwriters, bands, saxophonists, and more, regardless of genre or era, so try finding a new favorite.
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Bands, artists, and singers from Mie Prefecture (21–30)
SKY GATECheeky Parade
Marin Yamamoto, a member of the nine-member idol group Cheeky Parade, is from Mie Prefecture.
Their sixth single, “SKY GATE,” has been selected as the March theme song for the program Gogo Tama.
Yamamoto is currently studying abroad in Los Angeles and is therefore on hiatus from activities.
Graduation PhotoOkawa Shigeru
Shigeru Okawa, who was active in the chorus group Hi-Fi Set, is from Mie Prefecture.
They released “Sotsugyo Shashin” as their debut single, and it was used as the theme song for the film “Watch with Me: Sotsugyo Shashin.” The song was written by Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya).
Bands, artists, and singers from Mie Prefecture (31–40)
America BridgeYamakawa Yutaka
Yutaka Yamakawa, who is active as an enka singer, is from Toba City in Mie Prefecture.
He is the younger brother of Ichirō Toba, who is also active as an enka singer.
“America-bashi,” released as his 19th single, was used as the theme song for the fifth series of the TBS daytime drama ‘From the Scene of Life.’
puka-pukaNishioka Kyozo
Singer-songwriter Kyozo Nishioka was born in Fuseta, Shima Town, Shima District, Mie Prefecture (now Shima City).
In 2008, his hometown of Shima City hosted the First Kyozo and KURO Music Festival 2008.
His signature song Puka Puka has been covered by many artists.
Love ShelterOwase Yoshito
Enka singer Yoshito Owase is from Owase City in Mie Prefecture.
In 2012, he was appointed a tourism ambassador for Owase City, Mie Prefecture.
With his major-label debut single “Koi Yadori,” he won the New Artist Award at the 31st Japan Record Awards.
For a time, he performed under the stage name Yoshihito Owase.
0F?Love forever?Kishio Daisuke
Daisuke Kishio, who works as a voice actor and singer, is from Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture.
His first single, “0F? Love forever?”, was selected as the theme song for the smartphone and tablet game app “Housekeeper-san! ☆Heart-Throbbing Handsome Boys’ Dormitory☆.”
Even if a rainbow appears in the skyUtomi Keiko
Singer-songwriter Keiko Uzumi is from Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture.
Her third single, “Even If a Rainbow Floats in the Sky,” was chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama Keiji Kizoku.
She is currently appearing on FM Mie’s program Keiko Uzumi Our Generation.