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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.

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Deep dive into popular bands and artists from Nagano
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1eastfaith
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Pay attention to FAITH, the buzzworthy band from Nagano
2eastTsuneta Daiki, Iguchi Satoru (King Gnu)
Tsuneta Daiki, Iguchi Satoru (King Gnu)play_arrow
The member of the rock band King Gnu who is from Nagano
3eastGLIM SPANKY
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GLIM SPANKY is a band from Nagano Prefecture.
4eastMOROHA
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MOROHA, popular for their acoustic guitar and rap
5eastMAKOTO、RONZI(BRAHMAN)
MAKOTO、RONZI(BRAHMAN)play_arrow
MAKOTO and RONZI of BRAHMAN are from Matsumoto.
6eastKumaki Anri
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Anri Kumaki, a singer-songwriter from Koshoku City
7eastreoru
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A female singer from Nagano, popular for her distinctive singing voice.
8eastScorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken'ichiplay_arrow
Kenichi Mikawa performed his signature song “Woman of Scorpio” seven times on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
9eastNightfeverAnarogu Fisshu
NightfeverAnarogu Fisshuplay_arrow
A band with twin vocals and a distinctive musical style
10eastFull of memoriesH₂O
Full of memoriesH₂Oplay_arrow
H2O is a folk duo from Nagano Prefecture.
11eastDreamingReiRay
DreamingReiRayplay_arrow
A twin vocal duo is delivering captivating music
12eastFoam of beer, become a flower.HOBBLEDEES
Foam of beer, become a flower.HOBBLEDEESplay_arrow
An indie band from Shinshu that has been going for 30 years
13eastCALL
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CALL from Nagano, current status of the members
14eastBLUE SPRINGAdachi Yuto (Moto PENTAGON)
BLUE SPRINGAdachi Yuto (Moto PENTAGON)play_arrow
Solo activities of K-pop idol Yuto Adachi
15eastFor loveAAAMYYY
For loveAAAMYYYplay_arrow
Amy is a female singer with study-abroad experience in Canada.
16eastmy rulesMhiro(Full Of Harmony)
my rulesMhiro(Full Of Harmony)play_arrow
The Appeal of R&B Singer Mhiro from a Musical Family
17eastspring hazehappīsetto
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A rock band from Komoro that delivers moving experiences
18eastHymn to the Four SeasonsHiito Aka
Hymn to the Four SeasonsHiito Akaplay_arrow
A talented singer-songwriter from Nagano
19eastBODY TO BODYFujii Masaki (SOFT BALLET)
BODY TO BODYFujii Masaki (SOFT BALLET)play_arrow
Maki Fujii: Distinctive Musical Activities and Marriage
20eastEnd the worldKan Daichi (Harukamirai)
End the worldKan Daichi (Harukamirai)play_arrow
Daichi Seki, the guitarist of Harukamirai, with a 2000s-style punk vibe
21eastNitta Emi
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Emi Nitta, a voice actress and singer, hails from Nagano.
22eastToshiya(DIR EN GREY)
Toshiya(DIR EN GREY)play_arrow
Dir en grey, Toshiya’s bass play
23eastShin (ViViD)
Shin (ViViD)play_arrow
Shin is the vocalist of ViViD, with an anime tie-in.
24eastLast LetterAiji, Jun (PIERROT)
Last LetterAiji, Jun (PIERROT)play_arrow
PIERROT’s classic song “Last Letter” is a big hit.
25eastCASANOVA FISH
CASANOVA FISHplay_arrow
A rock band from Nagano is popular for their down-to-earth songs.
26eastAttitudeFujisawa Ryoga (Mrs. GREEN APPLE)
AttitudeFujisawa Ryoga (Mrs. GREEN APPLE)play_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE, popular among young people, the keyboardist
27eastkamijou chihiro (9mm Parabellum Bullet)
kamijou chihiro (9mm Parabellum Bullet)play_arrow
The Influence of Rock Band Drummers
28eastoasisTakayama Kento
oasisTakayama Kentoplay_arrow
The Captivating Musical Activities of Erhu Player Kento Takayama
29eastLittle BoyJirō Yamaoka
Little BoyJirō Yamaokaplay_arrow
A singer from Nagano known for their captivating husky singing voice.
30eastItou Kanae
Itou Kanaeplay_arrow
Kanae Ito, a voice actress and singer from Nagano
31eastLove for SaleDenda Mao
Love for SaleDenda Maoplay_arrow
Mao Denda: 20 years of musical activities since her debut
32eastOGRE YOU ASSHOLE
OGRE YOU ASSHOLEplay_arrow
OGRE YOU ASSHOLE is a band from Nagano.
33eastSUNDAYFurukawa Yuta
SUNDAYFurukawa Yutaplay_arrow
The success and appeal of musical actor Yudai Furukawa
34eastUnite As Onemāmu (Q’ulle)
Unite As Onemāmu (Q’ulle)play_arrow
A rock dance unit born from the internet’s “I tried dancing” scene
35eastFujimori Shingo (RADIO FISH)
Fujimori Shingo (RADIO FISH)play_arrow
Shingo Fujimori, a comedian from Nagano
36eastTo that placeHarubaru
To that place Harehare゛play_arrow
“Harehare,” a band from Nagano, performs the anime’s theme song.
37eastADONINE
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Nagano indie band ADONINE
38eastTatetakako
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Tatekako’s 1st single “Wasurenagusa”
39eastYOFFY (Saikikku Rabā)
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YOFFY from Psychic Lover is attractive.
40eastOtoha
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Otoha, a singer and TV personality from Nagano
41eastIt’s Up To YouSekine Azusa (Up Up Girls (Kari))
It’s Up To YouSekine Azusa (Up Up Girls (Kari))play_arrow
Local idol of Up Up Girls
42eastClose your eyes and come here.Kyōko (BARBEE BOYS)
Close your eyes and come here.Kyōko (BARBEE BOYS)play_arrow
Kyoko is a rock vocalist from Matsumoto.
43eastHaga Akane (Mōningu Musume ’15)
Haga Akane (Mōningu Musume '15)play_arrow
Morning Musume. Akane Haga’s first song participation
44eastJumpin’! Napp! JAPAN!Nakayama Koma (BANZAI JAPAN)
Jumpin'! Napp! JAPAN!Nakayama Koma (BANZAI JAPAN)play_arrow
47 prefectural idols sharing the charms of Japan
45eastassortmentSuzawa Kishin
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Kishin Suzawa: a voice and lyrics that gently accompany the heart
46eastMaruyama Miyuki
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Miyuki Maruyama is a singer from Nagano.
47eastYoshida Ichirō (ZAZEN BOYS)
Yoshida Ichirō (ZAZEN BOYS)play_arrow
Continuing musical activities after leaving the band.
48eastKokoro koko karaALLaNHiLLZ
Kokoro koko karaALLaNHiLLZplay_arrow
Twin music duo, their own genreless music
49eastCamelliaEuphoric Album
CamelliaEuphoric Albumplay_arrow
A band with a distinctive musical style centered on UK rock
50eastBefore the snow meltsSHE’ll SLEEP
Before the snow meltsSHE’ll SLEEPplay_arrow
A passionate youth melodic hardcore band from Nagano
51eastShariraiarukutoofuu
Shariraiarukutoofuuplay_arrow
From Nagano: the appeal of an aggressive pop band
52eastBoyhood seasonSetsuna Buru Sutā
Boyhood seasonSetsuna Buru Sutāplay_arrow
The captivating rock of Setsuna Brewster
53eastlamplightbigguedii
lamplightbigguediiplay_arrow
A rock band draws attention with their exhilarating, fast-paced music.
54eastplanetwatashitachi
planetwatashitachiplay_arrow
A captivating three-vocal rock band from Nagano
55eastASIAN2
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ASIAN2, a popular music group from Nagano
56east440nanase
440nanaseplay_arrow
From here, a rising star singer-songwriter from Nagano
57eastBouquet of Smiles [Shinshu Flower Festa Theme Song]Mariko
Bouquet of Smiles [Shinshu Flower Festa Theme Song]Marikoplay_arrow
Mariko, a singer active in Nagano
58eastOzawa Akiko
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Enka singer Akiko Ozawa, from Nagano Prefecture
59eastGendy
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Gendy from Nagano Prefecture is a tourism ambassador.
60eastLOVE TOGETHERKomatsu Shigeru (Nona Reeves)
LOVE TOGETHERKomatsu Shigeru (Nona Reeves)play_arrow
Shigeru Komatsu, a drummer from Iiyama, is active with his band.
61north_eastOs Ossos(Sentimental boys)
Os Ossos(Sentimental boys)play_arrow
A band from Nagano that passionately sings songs of youth
62north_eastTanaka Takahisa (THE Toraba-ryu)
Tanaka Takahisa (THE Toraba-ryu)play_arrow
A band that made 'Load' a big hit
63north_eastTanaka Akihito (Za Beibīsutāzu)
Tanaka Akihito (Za Beibīsutāzu)play_arrow
Sing songs from the anime ONE PIECE
64south_eastBOYS&GIRLSLM.C
BOYS&GIRLSLM.Cplay_arrow
Electro-rock music by LM.C
65south_eastSPEED STARTerada Takeshi (Quarter Century)
SPEED STARTerada Takeshi (Quarter Century)play_arrow
A singer-songwriter from Nagano with catchy melodies
66south_eastpast flirtKobayashi Kana (Me to Me)
past flirtKobayashi Kana (Me to Me)play_arrow
The appeal of Me to Me, a high-energy rock band
67eastMY Mai☆TONIGHTFurihata Ai (Aqours)
MY Mai☆TONIGHTFurihata Ai (Aqours)play_arrow
The Achievements and Charm of Love Live! Voice Actress Ai Furihata
68eastFarewellNO BRIGHT GIRL
FarewellNO BRIGHT GIRLplay_arrow
A new generation punk rock band, refreshing music
69eastsearchlightkotonoha
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Rock band kOTOnoha from Nagano
70eastToy Cha-Cha-ChaNakano Keiko
Toy Cha-Cha-ChaNakano Keikoplay_arrow
Keiko Nakano, a singer and producer active on NHK
71eastSasaki Hidemi
Sasaki Hidemiplay_arrow
Signature songs of chanson singer Hidemitsu Sasaki
72eastKamakura Kei
Kamakura Keiplay_arrow
Kei Kamakura’s second album hits No. 1 on iTunes