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!

Playlist

Musicians, singers, and bands from Shiga Prefecture
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Ephemeral yet eternal sorrowUVERworld		Rock from Kusatsu, a band that inspires emotion
2	Next-door flowerKōga-ryū Ninja! Ponpoko		Activities of the tanuki ninja VTuber Ponpoko
3	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		Music by T.M.Revolution, Takanori Nishikawa
4	To Aoki HaruWOMCADOLE		Rock band from Shiga, captivating with passionate music
5	Open your heartKamino Yua (SARD ANDĀGURAAUNDO)		SARD UNDERGROUND vocalist who inherits ZARD
6	Song of Hopeurutora tawā		Rock band Ultra Tower from Shiga disbands
7	AliceKAREN（LUV K RAFT）		Multi-creative activities by KAREN of LUV K RAFT
8	I wonder why.Tetsu (Tetsu and Tomo)		Tetsu from Tetsu and Tomo, a master of comedy and singing
9	The song about letting things that come from the right flow to the leftMūdi Katsuyama		The Breakthrough and Musical Life of Moody Katsuyama
10	Hello HelloSebu Hiroko		A composer active in film music and independent projects
11	I did not exist.Kuramaru Riko		The achievements of digital voice actor idol Riko Kuramaru
12	Lesson IKagawa Ryo		Folk singer Ryo Kagawa, his unique musical world
13	Pour the oil!Takemoto Yui (Sakurazaka46)		Yui Takemoto, a popular member active in Sakurazaka46
14	SuperCaliTsurubou Shion (JO1)		Shion Tsurubo of JO1 is active in both music and acting.
15	polar bearYUKI（JABBERLOOP）		JABBERLOOP leads Japan’s jazz scene
16	That summer is becoming an addiction.kukkī! (Jenīhai)		Cookie’s super band is active
17	Mother LakeKawamoto Isamu		Developing music and local culture based in Shiga
18	Again Destiny Prelude!Sugi-e Taishi		Expressive power of 2.5-dimensional musical actor Taishi Sugie
19	God knows…Nishikawa Susumu		Susumu Nishikawa, the legendary guitarist supporting Japan's music scene
20	cassisChim Chap		Transcending generations with diverse musicality
21	Key -bring it on, my Destiny-Lenny code fiction		A rock band performing an anime theme song makes its debut!
22	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki, a multitalented musician and actor
23	Look that waySwimy		Swimmy is a rock band from Shiga.
24	PRINCEHIZAKI		HIZAKI from the metal band Versailles
25	How to tell a lieLOVE LOVE LOVE		A three-member band from a university, known for its realistic lyrics.
26	Flower of the Heart〜Lefa〜		Shiga music duo Lefa — rooted in the local community
27	Hello,I love you.MaRI		MARI from YURIMARI, the anime theme song artist
28	To a vividly colored nightclimbgrow		An aggressive rock band from Shiga
29	Menhera Circussylph emew		Sylphemeu, a rock band that paints emotions
30	Our SongŌsawa Shin’ichi		Shinichi Osawa is a talented musician.
31	Aoi Haruyurimeri		The music duo Yurimeri, popular on social media
32	NanahitsujiShinario Aato		A rock band from Shiga with male and female twin vocals
33	The Summer I Spent With Youtachibana yurika		A single by Yurika Tachibana from Idoling!!!
34	Future Saint Fighter Ω? Saint Evolution?Anazawa Jun		Jun Anazawa of Nagareda Project: birthplace and career
35	Bluma to LunchBLOOM VASE		The appeal of the three-member hip-hop unit from Shiga
36	Transparent wordsQB and planets		QB and planets disband, leaving behind captivating songs and vocals
37	At the End of Broken LoveHayashi Yumika		Predia debuted as a sister unit.
38	empty; hollow; desertedKaneki Kazuya		The Appeal of Singer-Songwriter Kazuya Kaneki
39	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc~en~Ciel is a rock band from the Kansai region.
40	phantomPOM（can/goo）		POM’s can/goo, solo activities, and music
41	Beyond the horizonNaito Safari		A rising emo-punk band from Shiga
42	One VoiceMINAMI		A singer from Shiga Prefecture produced by Satoru Shimano
43	Fuki and the chickMaiko		Maiko from Shiga, active with nature as her theme.
44	Run, runOoya Rikako		Idol Rikako Oya announces a hit single
45	Cherry blossoms flutter and dance toward youDoll☆Elements		Natsumi Gonda, leader of the idol group
46	In time for the end creditstricot		A band from Shiga and Kyoto makes its major-label debut.
47	Requiem: Lark in the Wheat FieldOkabayashi Nobuyasu		Nobuyasu Okabayashi, the God of Folk, makes his debut
48	I’ve been waiting impatiently.mizuki mai		Enka singer Mizuki Mai, from Shiga Prefecture
49	SonatinaSago’i Mariko		Mariko Sago’i’s Music and Kindness
50	YAMATO☆DancingKobayashi Yutaka		Yutaka Kobayashi, BOYS AND MEN’s single
51	The Way of ManMori Kohei		Shinsengumi Lien is an idol group born from a life-changing TV show.