Bands, artists, and singers from Nara Prefecture
Can you think of any musicians from Nara Prefecture?
From chart-topping singers and bands to indie groups active mainly around Kansai, there are so many artists worth checking out!
In this article, our editorial staffer from Nara will pick recommended artists—major or indie alike—and introduce what makes them so appealing.
People sometimes say Nara has nothing but deer and the Great Buddha, but the music scene here is full of charm that rivals any other prefecture!
So let’s dive right in and take a look at the artists Nara is proud of!
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Bands, artists, and singers from Nara Prefecture (21–30)
INFINITYDOBERMAN INFINITY
KUBO-C, GS, and P-CHO, who are active as members of the rap and vocal group DOBERMAN INFINITY, are from Nara Prefecture.
The digitally released single “INFINITY” was used as an insert song in the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama GTO (Season 2).
DREAMER AND SCREAMERHiguchi Munetaka (LOUDNESS)
Munetaka Higuchi, who played drums for the heavy metal band LOUDNESS, was from Nara City, Nara Prefecture.
He was active as a member during the 1st–3rd and 5th periods.
The 10th single, “DREAMER AND SCREAMER,” was released during the first period when Higuchi was active.
Please give me wingsYamamoto Junko
Junko Yamamoto, who was active as a singer-songwriter, is from Tenkawa Village in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture.
Her signature song, “Tsubasa wo Kudasai” (Please Give Me Wings), has been included in elementary school music textbooks for over 30 years.
Although the song is by the band Akai Tori, it is effectively a self-cover, as Yamamoto performed as the vocalist of Akai Tori.
Natsu no HikariNishikawa Hirotaka (GRAPEVINE)
Hirotaka Nishikawa, the guitarist for the rock band GRAPEVINE, is from Nara Prefecture.
Their 12th single, Natsuno Hikari, reached their highest position to date, peaking at No.
16 on the Oricon chart, and the title track was used as the ending theme for TBS’s program King’s Brunch in June and July 2002.
Because I love you to death.Yashima Tomohito (jikyū hapyaku-en)
Tomohito Yashima, who works as an actor and TV personality, is from Nara City, Nara Prefecture.
He was active as a member of the rock band Jikyū 800-en (Hourly Wage 800 Yen), which originated from a variety show he appeared on.
Their first single, “Shinu hodo anata ga suki dakara” (Because I Love You to Death), reached No.
11 on the Oricon charts.
Sentimental Rockin’ SlumberDoremi-dan
Makoto, who handled vocals and accordion for the visual kei band Doremidan, is from Nara Prefecture.
Doremidan disbanded in 2012, and their 14th single, “Sentimental Rockin’ Slumber,” was their final single.
Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.
Ai Kago, who was active as a member of the idol group Morning Musume, is from Yamatotakada City in Nara Prefecture.
The 9th single, “Happy Summer Wedding,” was the first single in which Kago participated.
After graduating from Morning Musume, Kago has continued working as an actress and singer.