Bands, artists, and singers from Oita Prefecture
Who comes to mind when you think of artists from Oita Prefecture?
People from neighboring Fukuoka Prefecture often get featured in the media like on TV, but you might not have many chances to learn about those from Oita.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Oita Prefecture, regardless of era or genre!
We’ve picked out everything from popular singer-songwriters to bands that enjoy enduring popularity in the Japanese rock scene, so be sure to check them out.
Playlist
| Bands, artists, and singers from Oita Prefecture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | CounteractionHasegawa Puriti Keisuke (go!go!vanillas) |  play_arrow | Introduction of go!go!vanillas' bassist |
| 2east | Believe in yorselfAbe Mao |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Mao Abe from Oita |
| 3east | SWAN SONGTodaka Masafumi (ART-SCHOOL) |  play_arrow | An innovative guitarist from ART-SCHOOL |
| 4east | Merry LouSIX LOUNGE |  play_arrow | A three-piece band from Oita Prefecture, SIX LOUNGE |
| 5east | Seven TearsFukatsu Eri |  play_arrow | Eri Fukatsu is a multi-talented renowned actress who also thrives as a singer. |
| 6east | curseYamazaki Hako |  play_arrow | Yamazaki Hako’s poetic songs and expressive power |
| 7east | STARTMori Junta (JUN SKY WALKER(S)) |  play_arrow | Junta Mori, the guitarist of JUN SKY WALKER |
| 8east | Fortune Cookie in LoveSashihara Rino (moto AKB48) |  play_arrow | Rino Sashihara goes from idol to producer |
| 9east | Kalogons ThemeYūsuke Santamaria |  play_arrow | Yusuke Santamaria is an actor and host who is also very active in music. |
| 10east | Feel Like danceKEIKO（globe） |  play_arrow | KEIKO, the vocalist of globe, with a one-of-a-kind singing voice |
| 11east | Forget to breatheircle |  play_arrow | Ircle, a rock band from Beppu with strong hometown pride |
| 12east | WALKtekkinn (HUSKING BEE) |  play_arrow | Introduction of HUSKING BEE’s bassist |
| 13east | Movin’onMatsumuro Mai (Dream) |  play_arrow | Mai Matsumuro’s achievements and talent during her time in Dream |
| 14east | Tamada Toyomu |  play_arrow | Top drummer Toyomu Tamada from Oita Prefecture |
| 15east | Kanda RiverMinami Kōsetsu (Kaguya-hime) |  play_arrow | Kōsetsu Minami during his folk band era |
| 16east | SmileMori Nana |  play_arrow | Nana Mori, a multi-talented entertainer with a charming smile |
| 17east | As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira |  play_arrow | Akira Nishikino, a multi-talented singer and TV personality |
| 18east | Love is screamingnanami |  play_arrow | Introduction of Nanami, a singer-songwriter from Oita Prefecture |
| 19east | LOVE SONGDroog |  play_arrow | A fiercely heartrending rock band originating from Beppu City |
| 20east | Wish SongRanka |  play_arrow | An Oriental singer-songwriter who uses traditional ethnic instruments |
| 21east | I couldn’t become Dustin Hoffman.Otsuka Hakudo |  play_arrow | The Life of 1970s Singer-Songwriter Hirodo Otsuka |
| 22east | OakBEYONDS |  play_arrow | BEYONDS is a 90s melodic hardcore punk band. |
| 23east | Farewell at 22Ise Shozo |  play_arrow | A hit song by the duo Kaze, which Shozo Ise formed before the breakup of Kaguyahime. |
| 24east | Macho DragonFujinami Tatsumi |  play_arrow | A song that adapted Tatsumi Fujinami’s entrance theme into Japanese |
| 25east | My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi |  play_arrow | Megumi Asaoka is left-handed and at the peak of her idol career |
| 26east | Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko |  play_arrow | Kumiko Yamashita scored a big hit with 'EQUATORIAL KOMACHI Dokki'. |
| 27east | Woman’s DepartureMatsubara Nobue |  play_arrow | Introduction to Nobue Matsubara’s debut song |
| 28east | Jing-jing jingle bellSUPER☆GiRLS |  play_arrow | SUPER☆GiRLS cover a song by Chisato Moritaka |
| 29east | Ocarina of TimeIwao Junko |  play_arrow | Junko Iwao’s Sky Ocarina |