So unique! An artist and singer from Saitama
When you hear “an artist from Saitama,” does anyone immediately come to mind? Even when it’s about an artist you love, it can be surprising to learn, “Whoa, they’re from there!” From household-name legends to famous actors and actresses who have also made their mark as singers… Finding an artist from your hometown gives you a little thrill, doesn’t it? Saitama has produced many artists, including Gen Hoshino, who is now a national star, and many more besides! I hope this article helps you discover new music and artists to love.
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Very distinctive! Artists and singers from Saitama (11–20)
GOATKishi Yuta
Yuta Kishi, formerly of King & Prince and now active as a member of Number_i, is also from Saitama.
Unlike the gentle, sweet voice he had during his King & Prince days, he now performs intense rap as well, which likely surprises many with the contrast.
Expectations are high for his diverse activities going forward.
Blue BenchHigashi Shimizu Yuta, Okuyama Yuji
Yuta Kitashimizu and Yuji Okuyama of Sasuke were classmates in high school, both from Moroyama, Saitama Prefecture, and formed the group in 2000.
This song was released in 2004 as their debut single and spread by word of mouth as a heartrending breakup song.
It became a standard piece for junior high and high school chorus competitions, and by 2008 it had become such a major hit that it was even included in music textbooks.
Let’s fall in love!Kanno Miho
Miho Kanno remains forever cute and radiant.
She is from Itado City in Saitama Prefecture.
She is highly regarded as an actress who can play everything from love dramas to period pieces, and portray characters ranging from cute to cool.
Even after marrying actor Masato Sakai, she continues to thrive as an actress while raising her children.
A gentle feelingChara
CHARA is a musician from Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, and this song was released in 1997 as her 14th single.
It was used in a Shiseido “Tessera J” commercial and became her first entry on the Oricon charts to reach No.
7.
In 2016, it also drew attention when Moka Kamishiraishi’s cover was used in a commercial for Afternoon Tea (Gogo no Koucha).
Be by my side every morning.Tokoro Jōji
Tokoro George is a multi-talented entertainer who excels on variety shows and is active as a singer, actor, and voice actor.
He hails from Tokorozawa City in Saitama Prefecture.
He’s also famous for his many hobbies and his American-style lifestyle.
His “Setagaya Base,” which is even a TV program, is astonishing and inspiring not just as a show but as something he actually owns.
TOKYO DIP feat. PHARRELL WILLIAMSNAOTO
NAOTO, a dancer known as a performer with EXILE, is from Tokorozawa City in Saitama Prefecture.
He not only serves as the leader of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE and as an MC for the hip-hop group HONEST BOYZ®, but is also active as an actor.
He is one of the most notable LDH artists, continuing to thrive in multiple fields.
Super unique! Artists and singers from Saitama (ages 21–30)
Tears of MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu
All three members of Stardust Revue are from Saitama Prefecture, and they made their debut in 1981.
This song is included on the album “SOLA,” released in 1993, and it was also released as a single that same year, becoming a big hit.
In 2005, a newly recorded acoustic version was used as the song for a Nikka Whisky commercial.