Bands, artists, and singers from Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki Prefecture is a city in Kyushu with a distinctly exotic atmosphere.
When it comes to artists from Kyushu, attention tends to focus on those from Fukuoka, but many musicians have also emerged from Nagasaki!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Nagasaki all at once.
From beloved national singer-songwriters to members of popular rock bands, we’ve picked artists across genres.
If you find a favorite, be sure to take your time and listen to their songs!
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Bands, artists, and singers from Nagasaki Prefecture (21–30)
Fly! GundamIkeda Ko
Ko Ikeda is an actor and singer from Nagasaki Prefecture who has released many theme songs for tokusatsu and anime.
This song was released in 1979 as the opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam, and it was first issued as a single CD in 2006.
It is known as one of Ko Ikeda’s signature works.
Becoming beautiful meKamitamika
Mika Kamita is from Hirado City in Nagasaki Prefecture and made her debut through the Nippon TV audition program “UtaSta!!”.
This song was released in 2005 as her debut single, and she has released four more singles since then.
It’s a very beautiful song with a clear, translucent singing voice.
For Fruits Basketokazaki ritsuko
Ritsuko Okazaki is from Hashima in Takashima Town, Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture (now Nagasaki City), and this song was released in 2001 as her eighth single.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo–aired anime series Fruits Basket, with lyrics and composition by Ritsuko Okazaki.
boyShinoka Kenji
I am a singer-songwriter from Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
After graduating from university, I moved to Tokyo at 21 and made my major debut in 1986 with the album “Stay Fire” and the single “Marianne” from RCA.
I am also known for providing music for numerous commercials, including Sea Breeze, Kirin Beer, and Kizakura Yamahai.
Big Adventure☆Kamen Joshi
Tomoe Koyanagi, a member of the large group Kamen Joshi, known as the “strongest underground idol,” is also known for her activities as part of Steam Girls and Pureful.
There’s a story that after graduating from junior high school, she moved alone to Tokyo from her hometown of Nagasaki with only 20,000 yen.
If it’s with youO’s
O’s is a sister duo consisting of Satomi Oda and Miyaka Oda, both from Goto City in Nagasaki Prefecture.
This song was released in 2005 as their debut single.
It was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Stay in the Countryside!” and Nippon TV’s “TV Ojamambo.” With this song, they received many awards, including the New Artist Award at the 47th Japan Record Awards.
Diary of the EyesSakagami Kaori
Kaori Sakagami is from Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, and this song was released in 1990 as her fifth single.
It was used as the CM song for Terumo’s “Puchic” and also served as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Kayō Binbin House.” This song became Sakagami’s final single.