Craftsman spirit!? An artist from Shizuoka. Special feature on bands, singers, and idols.
Who comes to mind when you hear about artists from Shizuoka? Sometimes it’s surprising to learn, “Oh, really? I didn’t know that!” From veteran artists everyone knows to multi-talented celebrities… Finding someone from your hometown gives you a little thrill, doesn’t it? Shizuoka is home to many artists, from core members of popular bands to highly skilled up-and-coming musicians! Feel free to use this article to discover some wonderful artists.
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Craftsman spirit!? An artist from Shizuoka. Special feature on bands, singers, and idols (41–50)
Samurai BlueZZ
The mixture rock band ZZ was formed by five men and women from Shizuoka Prefecture.
Their 9th single, “Samurai Blue,” served as the support song for Japan’s national team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
This track was newly produced based on their 8th single, “Samurai Crew.”
Midsummer Sounds Good!Shimada Haruka (AKB Forty-eight)
Haruka Shimada, a member of the idol group AKB48, is from Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture.
“Manatsu no Sounds good!”, in which Shimada participated as a selected member, was released as AKB48’s 26th single and was used as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s commercial ‘Ouen Gakuwari: “Sorezore no, Hajimeru” version.’
Gather round! Party people!Morimorimoto (Yabai T-Shirts Yasan)
Morimorimoto, the drummer of Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, is from Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Their wild, chaotic vibe is wonderful.
The lyrics he writes are interesting and eccentric.
What they do is totally outrageous, too—like flying overseas just to shoot a split-second scene for a music video.
And that trip was even their first time traveling abroad.
They’re a band that just seems to be having a great time.
S.SŌgoda Natsuki (Pasupie)
Natsuki Ogota, the vocalist of Passepied, is an artist from Gotemba City in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Her family runs a local music school, and she reportedly began taking piano lessons at the age of four.
She loves a wide range of art and is skilled not only in music but also in video and illustration.
In Passepied, she puts those talents to use by writing all the lyrics and creating the album artwork.
Just a G suiDJ misoshiru to MC gohan
DJ Misoshiru & MC Gohan is a musician from Gotemba City in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Although the name suggests a duo, they are a solo artist.
They create songs with the concept of “recipes you can learn by singing.” Their 3rd mini-album, Justa Jisui, reached a peak position of 61 on the Oricon chart.
Bad AttitudeMurata Yoichi
Yoichi Murata, born in 1963 in Shizuoka City, is a trombonist as well as a composer/arranger and music producer.
He began playing trombone at age 12, started his professional career while in university, and released his first solo album in 1991.
Centered on jazz, fusion, and big band music, he spans a wide range of genres including bossa nova, Latin, pop, and wind ensemble, and has performed with world-renowned musicians such as David Sanborn and Marcus Miller.
From 1996 for three years, he served as music director of Sadao Watanabe’s big band, and since 2006 he has also been active in television music, arranging for the FNS Music Festival.
He has participated in nearly 400 recording projects, truly embodying the spirit of a master craftsman.
His sound, combining jazz improvisation with meticulously crafted arrangements, is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy authentic jazz.
MoveYukichi Kasaku/men
A singer-songwriter and trackmaker born in 2003 from Shizuoka Prefecture.
A multi-talented creator who not only produces music but also works on video and CG production.
Their hallmark is a free-form sound that blends elements of pop, jazz, electronic music, and hyperpop, and they showed precocious talent by starting to write songs in the sixth grade.
In 2018, they drew attention by winning the Jury’s Special Prize at the Mikakunin Festival.
In May 2021, they made their major debut with the simultaneous release of two EPs, “Karada Portable” and “Horu Assort.” They also gained buzz through collaborations with Soshi Sakiyama and AFRO PARKER.
Since October 2023, they have been working independently, continuing to express themselves across a wide range of activities including songwriting for others and video production.
Recommended for those who enjoy music that defies conventions and experimental sounds.