Bands, artists, and singers from Miyazaki Prefecture
Who comes to mind when you hear “an artist from Miyazaki Prefecture”? Some of you might be thinking, “I can’t think of anyone!” But there are actually many artists from Miyazaki, including nationally beloved singers and members of popular bands.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of artists from Miyazaki Prefecture.
You might even discover, “Wow, this person is from Miyazaki too!” Let’s dive right in!
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Bands, artists, and singers from Miyazaki Prefecture (31–40)
Follow MeE-girls
E-girls is a girls’ entertainment project made up of 20 members, centered on Dream, Happiness, and Flower, and serving as the sister unit to EXILE.
Among the members, Manami Shigetome (Flower leader/performer), SAYAKA (Happiness performer), and YURINO (Happiness performer) are from Miyazaki.
DriveHIKKA
HIKKA, a singer-songwriter from Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, is a remarkable talent who drew attention at a young age on social media with her cover videos of Western music.
Grounded in J-POP and blending elements of R&B and soul, her distinctive musical style and vocals—both delicate and powerful—have captivated many listeners.
Since her debut in May 2024, she has been highly regarded within the industry, earning nominations at various music awards.
Writing and composing her own songs, her original tracks have garnered high streaming counts on digital platforms.
Her music fuses a sensibility nurtured by Miyazaki’s rich nature and culture with a sleek, urban flair, resulting in works brimming with refined expression and natural charm.
With profound musical insight and expressive power, HIKKA’s voice is highly recommended for anyone seeking music that truly resonates with the heart.
Let’s communicate heart-to-heartŌshiro Mitsue
They made their debut as a singer-songwriter with “Chūnen yo Taishi o Idake” (released July 8, 1992), which was used in a Daiwa Securities commercial and as the theme song for Nippon Broadcasting System’s “Hidetake Takashima’s Good Morning! Middle-aged Detective Group.” “Ishin Denshin Shiyō” was also featured on NHK TV’s “Minna no Uta.”
Castle in the Sky — Takeda Castle RuinsYamauchi Tatsuya
A violinist from Miyakonojo who also works in music production and composition.
I am committed to passing down and preserving Japan’s vanishing traditional landscapes and history for future generations.
The pieces I create evoke the atmosphere and sensibilities of Japan.
MAMORE！！！Sakai Hitomi (AIDORINGU!!!)
Member Hitomi Sakai is from Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
She doesn’t want to be just a princess-like girl who’s only protected.
She wants to be a strong woman who can protect the heart of the one she loves, so let’s hold hands and start running together! It’s a boyish song with that message.
Bands, artists, and singers from Miyazaki Prefecture (41–50)
Kotohimenasujin
It’s an unusual name, but it’s actually his birth name.
Written in kanji, it’s “那須仁.” He is a composer and arranger, and as for instruments, he’s a multi-instrumentalist.
He’s also a versatile musician who works as a recording engineer for artists.
sexyShimoda Itsuro
This is Itsuro Shimoda, often called the original pioneer of love songs, known for carefully enunciating each lyric, carried by delicate, distinctive melodies.
After stepping away from show business in his thirties to wander both within Japan and abroad, he resumed his activities in his forties, earning him the nickname of a minstrel.