Recommended bands, singers, and artists from Osaka Prefecture
What kind of artists come to mind when you hear “artists from Osaka”? Not only those who speak in the Osaka dialect—there are actually many artists from Osaka who usually speak standard Japanese as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of bands and singer-songwriters from Osaka all at once.
We’ve picked artists across genres and generations—from those whose Osaka roots are widely known to those whose hometown isn’t as well recognized—so please take a look.
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Recommended Bands, Singers, and Artists from Osaka Prefecture (51–60)
You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko
Akiko Wada—known in the entertainment world as the “God-sister”—is a multi-talented star active as a TV personality, actress, host, and radio presenter.
Often called the “Queen of Japanese R&B,” she performed in the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2012 and, as a female singer, surpassed Chiyoko Shimakura to become (at the time) the solo record-holder for the most appearances in the show’s history.
Blanket SnowAya, Ami, Shizuka
They are also well known as E-girls, the sister unit of EXILE.
Members Aya, Ami, and Shizuka are from Osaka.
Ami was chosen to perform the Japanese version of the theme song “Try Everything” from the movie Zootopia, which brought her even more attention.
Wonderful WorldUemura Akari
Juice=Juice is an idol group under Hello! Project, and member Akari Uemura is a founding member from Osaka Prefecture.
This song was released in 2015 as their sixth major single.
It became their first release to reach number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
BelieveNagata Akira, Miyashita Yuya, Yonehara Kosuke
Formed in 2001, they are a four-member group affiliated with Yoshimoto Creative Agency, and three members—Akira Nagata, Yuya Miyashita, and Kosuke Yonehara—are from Osaka.
The members were selected through the Yomiuri TV audition program “Stapa!!”
Recommended bands, singers, and artists from Osaka Prefecture (61–70)
Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie
Yoshie Kashiwabara, known for her hit songs Hello, Goodbye and Haru nanoni, is from Osaka City and graduated from Horikoshi High School, which has produced many entertainers.
She debuted in 1980.
She became popular for her vocal ability and adorable looks—there’s even an anecdote that the current Reiwa-era Emperor once remarked he was a fan.
Since the late 1980s, she has been active in various fields, primarily as an actress and radio personality, and has also held solo exhibitions of objects she created herself.
She is close friends with fellow Osaka native Naoko Kawai, and her charming personality is part of her appeal.
In 2020, she celebrated her 40th anniversary and continues to work energetically, including releasing a single for which she wrote the lyrics.
INCREDIBLEDENIMS
DENIMS is a four-piece band from Osaka that lays down feel-good sounds! Their music is rooted in funk and blues, yet it’s characterized by a delightful mash-up that pulls in hip-hop and city pop as well.
Since releasing their first nationally distributed mini-album “Daily use” in 2015, they’ve been on a remarkable roll.
In 2020, their track “I’m” was chosen for FM802’s heavy rotation, and in 2019 they provided a song for Coming Century—proof of their solid credentials.
They’ve even drawn 800 people to their own festival, ODD SAFARI.
Their sound somehow feels loose and earthy yet stylish, and it might be perfect if you’re looking for music that gently fits into your everyday life.
Always togetherJAY’ED
JAY’ED was born in New Zealand, but he moved to Minoh City in Osaka Prefecture at the age of 10, so he himself lists Osaka as his hometown.
He actually has strong ties to the Kansai region and is said to be the nephew of rakugo performers Katsura Jakujaku and Katsura Zakoba.