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.

Playlist

So unique! An artist and singer from Saitama
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena announces a single released in 1999.
2	I’ll stay true to myself.Shin-yama Shiori		Shiori Niiyama’s single enters the Top 10 for the first time
3	Pop VirusHoshino Gen		Actor and singer Gen Hoshino is from Saitama.
4	POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi		Takashi Sorimachi’s GTO theme song hits No. 9
5	Precious LoveATSUSHI		Wedding commercial song wins the Japan Record Award
6	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki: The legendary musician who spoke for the hearts of young people
7	GLORIAToshiro Norio		Norio Toshiroki, a bassist and musician active with ZIGGY
8	Try jumping.Miyano Mamoru		Mamoru Miyano, a musician who captivates with his multifaceted talents
9	red-orangeOoki Nobuo, Sato Masatoshi, Urayama Ichigo		A rock band from Saitama themed around the universe and life
10	Fanfare of the StarsKusanagi Tsuyoshi		Having transitioned from SMAP, he is now engaged in a wide range of activities.
11	Killer Ball once againkyūjitsu kachō		Kyakuchō Kachō, the bassist of Gesu no Kiwami Otome
12	GOATKishi Yuta		Yuta Kishi graduates from King & Prince and becomes a rapper.
13	Blue BenchHigashi Shimizu Yuta, Okuyama Yuji		An emotionally moving breakup song by a band of classmates
14	Brother BeatIwamoto Hikaru		Hikaru Iwamoto of Snow Man: a fan favorite for his dance skills and unique personality
15	JUST DANCE!Matsuda Genta		The appeal and achievements of Genta Matsuda from Travis Japan
16	Let’s fall in love!Kanno Miho		The charm of the beautiful and versatile actress, Miho Kanno
17	Heart ElectricKojima Haruna		The appeal of Haruna Kojima, a multi-talented star who thrived in AKB48
18	A gentle feelingChara		CHARA: The untold story behind the hit song “LOVE”
19	Be by my side every morning.Tokoro Jōji		The life of the multi-talented Tokoro George
20	TOKYO DIP feat. PHARRELL WILLIAMSNAOTO		NAOTO is a multi-talented dancer, actor, and MC.
21	Tears of MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu		Stardust from Saitama releases a masterpiece.
22	Better than being alive.Ikarashi Takashi		Profile of Takashi Igarashi, vocalist of syrup16g
23	remainingYoshizawa Kayoko		Kayoko Yoshizawa’s Off-Season Ballad
24	mermaidNOKKO		A youth song in which NOKKO created hit songs
25	AliensHorikomi Takaki, Horikomi Yasuyuki		Representative songs of the Kirinji brothers, commercial jingles
26	Never Ending DreamTakamizawa Toshihiko, Sakurai Ken		Birthplaces of THE ALFEE members and their famous songs
27	Fragments of SummerMorita Go		V6’s Go Morita releases his first commercial jingle
28	Continuation of our encounterWatanabe Mayu		The charm of Mayu Watanabe, the idol among idols
29	The flower that blooms tomorrowBaba Toshihide		Toshihide Baba’s 17th single
30	Telecastic fake show345		Shigure’s bassist, the cool 345-san
31	I want to see you.sawada chikako		Chikako Sawada’s smash hit, a million-seller
32	Isuzu truckŌtomo Kōhei		Rock band singer Kohei Otomo
33	Poker FaceItou Momoka		Momoka Ito: idol, actress, and TV personality
34	Dead ENDFaylan		Faylan with a powerful, challenging singing voice
35	LieShinji		Syd’s guitarist, melody-focused music
36	DreamTKda kurobuchi		From Saitama, a former working adult turned rapper
37	I only want to sing for myselftaiga		From soccer-loving boy to rock band drummer
38	enamelKozaka Tadashi		Chu Kosaka, a pioneer of Japanese soul music
39	high tensionShimazaki Haruka		Haruka Shimazaki transitions from AKB48 to an acting career
40	THIS IS ME:IIshii Ran		Ran Ishii debuts in ME:I, outstanding in dance and vocals.
41	Cherry BombKurosaka Yukako		Yukarun, a keyboardist-turned-model
42	Glossy:MMMHashimoto Miyuki		Miyuki Hashimoto, “Saki” theme song
43	I&ITakamizu Hiroyuki		Hiroyuki Takami’s solo single ranked 8th on the Oricon chart.
44	mind as JudgmentHiran		Faylan's debut theme song for Canaan
45	DearestMatsuzawa Yumi		Anime theme song, 18th on the Oricon chart
46	Wanna dance?Suzuki Rio		Rio Suzuki’s 2nd single and dance
47	The hottest summer in the worldKonno Tomoko		Keyboardist of PRINCESS PRINCESS
48	be aliveKoyanagi Yuki		Yuki Koyanagi's first song to reach No. 1 on the Oricon charts
49	Drowning in loveBurazā Tomu		Bubblegum Brothers: Tom is a mixed-race artist.
50	Hope (Yume) TownTakekawa Yukihide		Yukihide Takekawa: The Talent of a Musical Family
51	Good LoveTakahashi Yumiko		Yumiko Takahashi’s signature song of the ’90s, the theme for her first starring drama.
52	EZ DO DANCESAM		SAM from TRF, an innovator in dance and staging
53	WINE&ROSESDaiamondo☆Yukai		Gorgeous bubble-era music, Las Vegas-style melodies
54	You’re not alone.tenchi mari		Mari Amachi makes her Kōhaku debut with a smash hit
55	Hearts overlappingIchikawa Yukino		Enka singer Yukino’s popular song featured in her first appearance on the Kōhaku music show
56	A story about a man and a womanHiyoshi Mimi		Mimi Hiyoshi’s fifth single, a song performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
57	Small CourageAriyasu Momoka		Momoiro Clover Z’s Ayaka Ariyasu, a songstress with overwhelming vocal prowess
58	TwilightMatsumoto Gōsei		Matsumoto So O of the guitar rock band GUG
59	AsayakeSakurai Tetsuo		Tetsuo Sakurai, former member of Casiopea
60	STAND BY MEKono Takehiro		Keigo Oyamada, a musician and multifaceted music creator
61	As It Is, I Will Never Let It End…haino keiji		Keiji Haino, a pioneer of noise music
62	That’s important.Tachikawa Toshiyuki		Dajiman Brothers, Saitama University hit song
63	Passionate BalladKotanikinya		Representative single songs of Kotani Kinya
64	SHOOTING STARHattan Amika		A hit song originally by HIM, covered by Amika Hattan
65	BOY MEETS GIRLCHIHARU		TRF dancer CHIHARU nurtures the next generation of dance
66	Last SongYoshioka Hidetaka		Hidetaka Yoshioka’s signature song, the theme song of Last Song
67	Dreaming Of YouUno Takeshi		Former ART-SCHOOL bassist, active in a band
68	FriendsOdawara Yutaka		A masterpiece, Friends, that sings of adolescent emotions
69	Ultra Music PowerInoo Kei		Hey! Say! JUMP’s debut single ranked No. 1
70	flamekanmuri jiro		Jiro Kanmuri’s enka is gaining support among young people.
71	A Sunlit SlopeOwatari Ryo		Ryo Owatari, the guitarist of Do As Infinity