Deep dive into popular bands and artists from Nagano
When you hear “artists from Nagano,” which bands or singers come to mind? Even if there’s an artist you’re curious about or a favorite song you love, many people might think, “Come to think of it, I don’t actually know where they’re from…” In this article, we’re spotlighting bands, musicians, and singer-songwriters with roots in Nagano Prefecture! From veteran singers everyone knows, to massively popular bands essential to the J-pop scene, idols, and musicians who enjoy passionate local support—we invite you to enjoy the journeys and signature songs of artists closely connected to Nagano right to the very end.
Playlist
| Deep dive into popular bands and artists from Nagano | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | GLIM SPANKY |  play_arrow | GLIM SPANKY is a band from Nagano Prefecture. |
| 2east | Tsuneta Daiki, Iguchi Satoru (King Gnu) |  play_arrow | The member of the rock band King Gnu who is from Nagano |
| 3east | MOROHA |  play_arrow | MOROHA, popular for their acoustic guitar and rap |
| 4east | faith |  play_arrow | Pay attention to FAITH, the buzzworthy band from Nagano |
| 5east | reoru |  play_arrow | A female singer from Nagano, popular for her distinctive singing voice. |
| 6east | MAKOTO、RONZI（BRAHMAN） |  play_arrow | MAKOTO and RONZI of BRAHMAN are from Matsumoto. |
| 7east | Kumaki Anri |  play_arrow | Anri Kumaki, a singer-songwriter from Koshoku City |
| 8east | Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi |  play_arrow | Kenichi Mikawa performed his signature song “Woman of Scorpio” seven times on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen. |
| 9east | NightfeverAnarogu Fisshu |  play_arrow | A band with twin vocals and a distinctive musical style |
| 10east | CALL |  play_arrow | CALL from Nagano, current status of the members |
| 11east | Full of memoriesH₂O |  play_arrow | H2O is a folk duo from Nagano Prefecture. |
| 12east | Foam of beer, become a flower.HOBBLEDEES |  play_arrow | An indie band from Shinshu that has been going for 30 years |
| 13east | For loveAAAMYYY |  play_arrow | Amy is a female singer with study-abroad experience in Canada. |
| 14east | BLUE SPRINGAdachi Yuto (Moto PENTAGON) |  play_arrow | Solo activities of K-pop idol Yuto Adachi |
| 15east | spring hazehappīsetto |  play_arrow | A rock band from Komoro that delivers moving experiences |
| 16east | BODY TO BODYFujii Masaki (SOFT BALLET) |  play_arrow | Maki Fujii: Distinctive Musical Activities and Marriage |
| 17east | End the worldKan Daichi (Harukamirai) |  play_arrow | Daichi Seki, the guitarist of Harukamirai, with a 2000s-style punk vibe |
| 18east | DreamingReiRay |  play_arrow | A twin vocal duo is delivering captivating music |
| 19east | Nitta Emi |  play_arrow | Emi Nitta, a voice actress and singer, hails from Nagano. |
| 20east | Toshiya（DIR EN GREY） |  play_arrow | Dir en grey, Toshiya’s bass play |
| 21east | my rulesMhiro（Full Of Harmony） |  play_arrow | The Appeal of R&B Singer Mhiro from a Musical Family |
| 22north_east | kamijou chihiro (9mm Parabellum Bullet) |  play_arrow | The Influence of Rock Band Drummers |
| 23south_east | Hymn to the Four SeasonsHiito Aka |  play_arrow | A talented singer-songwriter from Nagano |
| 24east | Shin (ViViD) |  play_arrow | Shin is the vocalist of ViViD, with an anime tie-in. |
| 25east | CASANOVA FISH |  play_arrow | A rock band from Nagano is popular for their down-to-earth songs. |
| 26east | AttitudeFujisawa Ryoga (Mrs. GREEN APPLE) |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE, popular among young people, the keyboardist |
| 27east | OGRE YOU ASSHOLE |  play_arrow | OGRE YOU ASSHOLE is a band from Nagano. |
| 28east | Last LetterAiji, Jun (PIERROT) |  play_arrow | PIERROT’s classic song “Last Letter” is a big hit. |
| 29east | SUNDAYFurukawa Yuta |  play_arrow | The success and appeal of musical actor Yudai Furukawa |
| 30east | Unite As Onemāmu (Q’ulle) |  play_arrow | A rock dance unit born from the internet’s “I tried dancing” scene |
| 31east | Itou Kanae |  play_arrow | Kanae Ito, a voice actress and singer from Nagano |
| 32east | oasisTakayama Kento |  play_arrow | The Captivating Musical Activities of Erhu Player Kento Takayama |
| 33east | Fujimori Shingo (RADIO FISH) |  play_arrow | Shingo Fujimori, a comedian from Nagano |
| 34east | Little BoyJirō Yamaoka |  play_arrow | A singer from Nagano known for their captivating husky singing voice. |
| 35east | To that placeHarubaru |  play_arrow | “Harehare,” a band from Nagano, performs the anime’s theme song. |
| 36east | Love for SaleDenda Mao |  play_arrow | Mao Denda: 20 years of musical activities since her debut |
| 37east | YOFFY (Saikikku Rabā) |  play_arrow | YOFFY from Psychic Lover is attractive. |
| 38east | Otoha |  play_arrow | Otoha, a singer and TV personality from Nagano |
| 39east | It’s Up To YouSekine Azusa (Up Up Girls (Kari)) |  play_arrow | Local idol of Up Up Girls |
| 40east | Close your eyes and come here.Kyōko (BARBEE BOYS) |  play_arrow | Kyoko is a rock vocalist from Matsumoto. |
| 41east | Haga Akane (Mōningu Musume ’15) |  play_arrow | Morning Musume. Akane Haga’s first song participation |
| 42east | Tatetakako |  play_arrow | Tatekako’s 1st single “Wasurenagusa” |
| 43east | Jumpin’! Napp! JAPAN!Nakayama Koma (BANZAI JAPAN) |  play_arrow | 47 prefectural idols sharing the charms of Japan |
| 44east | assortmentSuzawa Kishin |  play_arrow | Kishin Suzawa: a voice and lyrics that gently accompany the heart |
| 45east | ADONINE |  play_arrow | Nagano indie band ADONINE |
| 46east | Maruyama Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Maruyama is a singer from Nagano. |
| 47east | Yoshida Ichirō (ZAZEN BOYS) |  play_arrow | Continuing musical activities after leaving the band. |
| 48east | ASIAN2 |  play_arrow | ASIAN2, a popular music group from Nagano |
| 49east | 440nanase |  play_arrow | From here, a rising star singer-songwriter from Nagano |
| 50east | Bouquet of Smiles [Shinshu Flower Festa Theme Song]Mariko | ![Bouquet of Smiles [Shinshu Flower Festa Theme Song]Mariko](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qIQZzhSW1ss/default.jpg) play_arrow | Mariko, a singer active in Nagano |
| 51east | FarewellNO BRIGHT GIRL |  play_arrow | A new generation punk rock band, refreshing music |
| 52east | Ozawa Akiko |  play_arrow | Enka singer Akiko Ozawa, from Nagano Prefecture |
| 53east | Gendy |  play_arrow | Gendy from Nagano Prefecture is a tourism ambassador. |
| 54east | LOVE TOGETHERKomatsu Shigeru (Nona Reeves) |  play_arrow | Shigeru Komatsu, a drummer from Iiyama, is active with his band. |
| 55north_east | Os Ossos（Sentimental boys） |  play_arrow | A band from Nagano that passionately sings songs of youth |
| 56north_east | Tanaka Takahisa (THE Toraba-ryu) |  play_arrow | A band that made 'Load' a big hit |
| 57north_east | Tanaka Akihito (Za Beibīsutāzu) |  play_arrow | Sing songs from the anime ONE PIECE |
| 58south_east | CamelliaEuphoric Album |  play_arrow | A band with a distinctive musical style centered on UK rock |
| 59east | MY Mai☆TONIGHTFurihata Ai (Aqours) |  play_arrow | The Achievements and Charm of Love Live! Voice Actress Ai Furihata |
| 60east | searchlightkotonoha |  play_arrow | Rock band kOTOnoha from Nagano |
| 61east | Toy Cha-Cha-ChaNakano Keiko |  play_arrow | Keiko Nakano, a singer and producer active on NHK |
| 62east | Sasaki Hidemi |  play_arrow | Signature songs of chanson singer Hidemitsu Sasaki |
| 63east | Kokoro koko karaALLaNHiLLZ |  play_arrow | Twin music duo, their own genreless music |
| 64east | BOYS&GIRLSLM.C |  play_arrow | Electro-rock music by LM.C |
| 65east | Before the snow meltsSHE’ll SLEEP |  play_arrow | A passionate youth melodic hardcore band from Nagano |
| 66east | Shariraiarukutoofuu |  play_arrow | From Nagano: the appeal of an aggressive pop band |
| 67east | Boyhood seasonSetsuna Buru Sutā |  play_arrow | The captivating rock of Setsuna Brewster |
| 68east | lamplightbigguedii |  play_arrow | A rock band draws attention with their exhilarating, fast-paced music. |
| 69east | planetwatashitachi |  play_arrow | A captivating three-vocal rock band from Nagano |
| 70east | SPEED STARTerada Takeshi (Quarter Century) |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter from Nagano with catchy melodies |
| 71east | past flirtKobayashi Kana (Me to Me) |  play_arrow | The appeal of Me to Me, a high-energy rock band |
| 72east | Kamakura Kei |  play_arrow | Kei Kamakura’s second album hits No. 1 on iTunes |