Bands and artists from Miyagi Prefecture | From veterans to exciting new faces
When you hear “an artist from Miyagi,” does anyone immediately come to mind? Even for famous singers, idols, or buzzworthy bands, you might think, “Come to think of it, I don’t actually know where they’re from.” In this article, we’ll introduce artists with roots in Miyagi Prefecture.
Miyagi is a region that has produced many must-hear, core singers for music lovers, as well as numerous visual kei bands! I’d be delighted if this article helps you discover a new favorite artist or song.
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Bands and artists from Miyagi Prefecture | From veterans to notable new faces (21–30)
Yearning for youFuranku Nagai
Frank Nagai, who was active as a mood-kayō (mood music) singer, was from Matsuyama Town, Shida District, Miyagi Prefecture (now Ōsaki City).
He arranged Teiichi Futamura’s “Kimi Koishi” in a jazz style, and it became a big hit.
It was selected for the Grand Prix at the 3rd Japan Record Awards and has become one of Frank Nagai’s signature songs.
In 2009, he was named the first Special Meritorious Citizen of Ōsaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Welcome! Handsome☆ParadiseKano Eiko
Eiko Kano, who is active as a comedian and singer, is from Kurikoma Town, Kurihara District, Miyagi Prefecture (now Kurihara City).
He released “Welcome! Ikemen☆Paradise” as his debut single.
In addition, under the name 50TA, he has also released a best album titled “50TA.”
Bands and Artists from Miyagi Prefecture | From Veterans to Hot New Faces (31–40)
Goodbye, Boykaraa botoru
Color Bottle is a three-piece rock band from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and they released this song in 2006.
It reached No.
20 on the Oricon Indies Chart, won Oricon POWER NEXT, and peaked at No.
6 on the USEN J-POP overall chart.
With overwhelming support from fans, it has always been a core part of their live performances, and it is a song the members have cherished.
Ah, Miyagi PrefectureYoshikawa Danjirō
Danjiro Yoshikawa, a native of Masuda Town in Natori District, Miyagi Prefecture—now the city of Natori—had a major hit with this song released in 1976.
He also appeared on Fuji TV’s “Yoru no Hit Studio,” and his deep affection for Miyagi Prefecture is evident.
His stage name is borrowed from Ichikawa Danjuro.
Get OverFRAM（Unwave）
FRAM, vocalist of the unit Unwave and also active as a singer-songwriter, hails from Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture.
While attending a vocational school, she formed Unwave in March 2017 and began her music career, initially based in Sendai.
After moving to Tokyo, she produced works including the album “Combination!”.
She has also been proactive in her solo career: in 2022, after being in charge of an ending theme for a game title, she was subsequently selected to perform theme songs for a string of popular TV anime.
Her strengths lie in songwriting powered by perfect pitch cultivated since childhood, and a vocal style that combines clarity with power.
In April 2024, she was appointed “Minato Kesennuma Ambassador,” reflecting her deep love for her hometown.
bindweed (field morning glory)Liho
Liho is a singer-songwriter from Kakuda City in Miyagi Prefecture, who continues to base her activities within the prefecture.
With an acoustic guitar in hand, she explores a wide range of genres—rooted in J-pop while venturing into folk and rock.
Her studies in early childhood education at university and her experience working at a children’s care facility lend a deep warmth to her music.
She began her solo career in March 2018, and Cheese Cake, a track from her mini-album REFOREST, drew attention on a local radio station.
Her songs have been featured in many local commercials, including for Miyagi Kenmin Kyōsai (Miyagi Prefectural Mutual Aid).
In April 2022, she was appointed a PR ambassador for Kakuda City, affirming her strong reputation in her hometown.
Moon Love SongKumagai Ikumi
Ikumi Kumagai is a singer-songwriter from and currently living in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Familiar with the piano from a young age, she made her major-label debut in November 2009 with the single “Hitomachi-gumo.” Her emotionally rich piano-and-vocal ballads resonate deeply.
Chosen to perform the theme song for the film Trick: The Movie – Psychic Battle Royale, she quickly drew attention for a voice that combines clarity and strength.
Her first album, To the Blue Beyond, won the Tohoku Block Award at the 4th CD Shop Awards, and her theme song “Good-bye My Love” for the film Kuchizuke earned the Outstanding Theme Song Award, making her an artist with a brilliant track record.