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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!

Bands, artists, and singers from Miyazaki Prefecture (41–50)

Kotohimenasujin

Kotohime / Hitoshi “JIN” NASU / Jin NASU (phonetic: Nasu Jin) / Kanai (KANAI)
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.

wandererKatsumi Shigeru

Shigeru Katsumi hit song 'Sasurai' (Wanderer)
wandererKatsumi Shigeru

Originally from Miyazaki Prefecture.

Katsumi formed a music group back in high school.

For a time, he also performed under the stage name Shigeru Katsumi.

Riding the rockabilly boom, he became a sudden sensation with Japanese-language covers of hit pop songs.

He’s also known for the opening theme of the anime Eightman.

Bang Bang No.1mousou kyaribureeshon

Delusion Calibration “Bang Bang No.1”
Bang Bang No.1mousou kyaribureeshon

With long eyelashes and bright red lipstick, Moso Calibration has taken on a strikingly mature look.

Member Nia Hoshino is from Miyakonojo.

These sexy and cute performers sing and dance in the big city.

Their music video, which feels like a cosmetics ad, is a perfect hit with young audiences.

More quietly.Suzusato Maho

She debuted in 1994 with the single “Kanashimi wa Ashita o Shiru Tame no Namida,” released by King Records.

In 1996, the song “Motto Shizukani,” composed by Tsunku, was used as an insert song for the Nippon TV drama “Good Luck” and became a long-running hit, selling approximately 300,000 copies.