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!
Playlist
| Bands, artists, and singers from Nara Prefecture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Dream In DriveTHE ORAL CIGARETTES | play_arrow | Now they’re even performing at major festivals nationwide, becoming a leading act in Japanese rock... |
| 2east | Dance all night my friendsAge Factory | play_arrow | In 2010, the vocalist-guitarist, who was a high school student at the time... |
| 3east | NEVERLANDLOSTAGE | play_arrow | In discussions about rock bands from Nara Prefecture, it’s abso... |
| 4east | summer festivalJITTERIN’JINN | play_arrow | In the ’90s, I listened to a lot of rock bands and... |
| 5east | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma | play_arrow | Soulja’s 2007 song “Koko… |
| 6east | Playing hard to get means you actually like them!Supira Supika | play_arrow | Originally formed in Nara Prefecture, with Snow Man and… |
| 7east | Tell Me WhySunrise In My Attache Case | play_arrow | A rock ban… formed in Canada, originally from Nara Prefecture |
| 8east | Somei Yoshino (Yoshino cherry)Dōmoto Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Domoto of KinKi Kids is from Nara City... |
| 9east | Sora-buneJōshima Shigeru (TOKIO) | play_arrow | One of the most popular acts in the Johnny’s lineup, TOK… |
| 10east | Lifetime RespectDOZAN11 | play_arrow | “Lifetime Respect” is explosively... |
| 11east | I’m proud of youOkuno Ryo (KIDS) | play_arrow | Nana, who made her major debut in 2012... |
| 12east | Diet Songyamashita rina | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Yama from Nara Prefecture... |
| 13east | RestRe view | play_arrow | Nara Prefecture–born … who announced a hiatus from activities in 2018 |
| 14east | handkerchiefKokoro Ōkushon | play_arrow | Formed in 2011, they made a music con… in the same year. |
| 15east | Mini Moni. Janken Pyon!Kago Ai (Minimoni.) | play_arrow | An idol belonging to Hello! Project in the 2000s... |
| 16east | gingkoAYNIW TEPO | play_arrow | A band active mainly in Nara Prefecture, AY… |
| 17east | Lost SeaSprit end | play_arrow | Formed as a cover band in my first year of high school... |
| 18east | Until this sound stopsraciku | play_arrow | Piano-and-guitar rock band from Kansai, ra… |
| 19east | nonsenseMurase Mayumi | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Mayumi Murase.… |
| 20east | CaneléCoelacanth | play_arrow | Belonging to CATCH ALL RECORDS… |
| 21east | I cut my bangs too short.Mito Natsume | play_arrow | Natsume Mito is a model from Nara City in Nara Prefecture… |
| 22east | INFINITYDOBERMAN INFINITY | play_arrow | DOBERMA…, a rap and vocal group |
| 23east | Please give me wingsYamamoto Junko | play_arrow | I used to work as a singer-songwriter… |
| 24east | DREAMER AND SCREAMERHiguchi Munetaka (LOUDNESS) | play_arrow | A heavy metal band, LOUDNESS, do they... |
| 25east | Sentimental Rockin’ SlumberDoremi-dan | play_arrow | The vocalist of the visual kei band Doremi-dan... |
| 26east | Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume. | play_arrow | A member of the idol group Morning Musume... |
| 27east | Dreams of a FetusSai Yoshiko | play_arrow | Yoshiko Sai is a singer from Nara Prefecture, and this song is her first... |
| 28east | Lovely Lovely StrawberryKubo Yurika | play_arrow | Yurika Kubo, who works as a voice actress and singer, is from Nara... |
| 29east | Extinct Black-Haired GirlWatanabe Miyuki (NMB48) | play_arrow | Miyuki Watanabe, a former member of NMB48, ... |
| 30east | Natsu no HikariNishikawa Hirotaka (GRAPEVINE) | play_arrow | Playing guitar in the rock band GRAPEVINE… |
| 31east | Because I love you to death.Yashima Tomohito (jikyū hapyaku-en) | play_arrow | Tomohito Yashima, who works as an actor and TV personality, is Na... |
| 32east | EnchantedSaucy Dog | play_arrow | Saucy Dog has in recent years been a rock band that... |
| 33east | ENERGYearthmind | play_arrow | I was the vocalist in the music group earthmind... |
| 34east | Lips Networksanmyu~ | play_arrow | Sanmyu~ has sent many idols out into the world... |
| 35east | Thank you — to everything that surrounds me —Miura Akitoshi | play_arrow | Miura, who is active as a singer-songwriter... |
| 36east | Love is fickle.Nami Etsuko | play_arrow | Etsuko Nami is a talent from Koryo, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture... |
| 37east | Silk RoadKawai Seiko | play_arrow | Seiko Kawai is an enka singer from Nara, known for her rich, sultry singing voice. |
| 38east | promiseHyouki Susumu | play_arrow | As a singer-songwriter and pianist… |
| 39east | Beautiful SundayTanaka Seiji | play_arrow | Seiji Tanaka is from Gose City, Nara Prefecture, and in 197… |
| 40east | Fragments BlueHasegawa Anri | play_arrow | Anri Hasegawa is a voice actress and singer from Nara Prefecture, and she... |
| 41east | kosumosu (cosmos flower)aoi remi | play_arrow | Remi Aoi is a singer-songwri… |
| 42east | “Show me the way”Lead | play_arrow | The me… of the male dance and vocal group Lead |
| 43east | Index finger, quiet!N’s | play_arrow | Kana Ueda, who works as a voice actress and singer, is from Nara Prefecture... |
| 44east | DOLLRINA(SCANDAL) | play_arrow | RINA, a member of SCANDAL, is... |
| 45east | headwindYOHKO | play_arrow | YOHKO is a singer-songwriter from Nara Prefecture... |
| 46east | In a fleeting nightpredia | play_arrow | predia wields overwhelming vocal ability and allure as its weapons… |
| 47east | Tanabatayanase nana | play_arrow | Nana Yanase is a singer-songwriter from Nara Prefecture... |
| 48east | Altair ~The Fact That I Met You~Shōnen Kamikaze | play_arrow | Serving as the vocalist in the five-member band Shounen Kamikaze... |
| 49east | Please notice me, Mr. Zombie—I’m your classmate.Yamaguchi Rie with manzo | play_arrow | Rie Yamaguchi, who works as a voice actress and singer, is from Nara Prefecture… |
| 50east | Super Never-Give-Up Dancechōtokkyū | play_arrow | Bullet Train is a group consisting of two vocalists and five dancers, and its hist... |
| 51east | DREAMSHIPIkuta Aiko | play_arrow | Aiko Ikuta, who is active as a singer, is from Nara City in Nara Prefecture… |
| 52east | Miracle Go! Princess Pretty CureIsobe Karin | play_arrow | Karin Isobe is a voice actor and singer from Nara Prefecture, and... |
| 53east | Songstress of Naniwakanou reiko | play_arrow | Reiko Kano is an enka singer from Sakurai City in Nara Prefecture, and… |
| 54east | Okuhida BojoRyū Tetsuya | play_arrow | Tatsu Tetsuya is a singer born in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, and this... |


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