Musicians, singers, and bands from Shiga Prefecture
When you think of artists from Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa—the largest lake in Japan—who comes to mind? For many, the first name that pops up is probably Takanori Nishikawa, who also serves as a Shiga Hometown Tourism Ambassador.
But of course, Shiga has produced many artists across genres like J-pop, rock, and hip-hop beyond just him.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of musicians from Shiga, spanning genres and covering everyone from top-tier mainstream singers to up-and-coming indie bands.
We’ll feature each artist along with one of their signature songs, so enjoy exploring them together!
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Musicians, singers, and bands from Shiga Prefecture (21–30)
Aoi Haruyurimeri
Yurimeri is a music duo from Shiga Prefecture that began performing at local school festivals and made their streaming debut in 2019.
The sister duo consists of Yui, the older sister on vocals, guitar, and keyboard, and Mei, the younger sister on vocals and cajón.
They’ve gained particular popularity among women of their generation on social media.
With 260,000 followers on TikTok and more than 1.8 million total song plays on YouTube, they can truly be called a modern act that caught fire through social media.
Their seamlessly blended, sister-born harmonies are a delight—new-generation musicians to watch.
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Yurika Tachibana, who belonged to NEO from Idoling!!!, is from Yokaichi City in Shiga Prefecture.
“Kimi to Ita Natsu” was released in 2014 as their third single overall.
It was the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke ~Eight~” in September 2014.
Musicians, singers, and bands from Shiga Prefecture (31–40)
To a vividly colored nightclimbgrow
Climbgrow is a four-piece rock band from Shiga Prefecture.
True to their band name, which means “upstarts,” they wield an aggressive, bluesy rock sound and continue to perform energetically based out of their local live houses.
They have a wild, garage feel reminiscent of mid-period Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, and their rugged, masculine sound is actually rare among the new generation.
You can really feel the momentum of Shiga’s bands.
Precisely because it’s the Reiwa era, they’re a band whose future success is especially exciting to anticipate.
Future Saint Fighter Ω? Saint Evolution?Anazawa Jun
Atsushi Anazawa, a member of the four-piece band Nagareda Project, is from Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture.
Nagareda Project’s debut single, “Mirai Saint Seiya Ω ~Saint Evolution~,” was selected as the opening theme for the New Cloth arc of the TV anime Saint Seiya Ω.
NanahitsujiShinario Aato
A three-piece band with male-female twin vocals formed in Shiga Prefecture.
Their band concept is “music you read, live shows you watch,” unfolding Scenarioart’s unique worldview.
With an unconventional lineup, their taut, nerve-tingling performances and lyrics brimming with fantasy leave a mark.
The interweaving voices of Hayashi and Hattori create thrilling tension, driving forward with rollercoaster-like momentum that heightens the emotion—a new-generation rock band.
They’re a group from whom even greater evolution and success can be expected.
Bluma to LunchBLOOM VASE
BLOOM VASE is a hip-hop unit based mainly in Shiga Prefecture, made up of three MCs: Ove, JiROMAN, and RURU.
With a sound that digests everything from current mainstream American styles to trap and K-pop, they rock from TikTok to live venues.
Their lyrics, which pursue the real lives of the youth, sometimes carry no meaning and sometimes are intriguingly suggestive, hijacking your ears.
Their smooth flow and bouncy tracks are sure to hit just right both in the club and on the street.
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QB and planets, a rock band that unfortunately disbanded in 2020.
Since forming in 2016, they were highly active and proved their talent by reaching the finals of the 2017 Mikakunin Festival.
Led by Satsuki on guitar and vocals, their beautiful vocals are a key weapon, paired with alluring, tricky, and heart-pounding song developments and lyrics that resonate on a personal level with listeners.
Be sure to pay attention to the light, memorable phrases characteristic of a guitar rock band as you listen.
