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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| 1 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | A Japanese music producer who laid the foundation of R&B |
| 2 | RewriteGotō Masafumi (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION) |  play_arrow | The Appeal of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 3 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).Tamura Akihiro, Miwa Tetsuya (Supittsu) |  play_arrow | Two bassists from Spitz, both from Shizuoka, became a big hit. |
| 4 | BURNYoshii Kazuya (THE YELLOW MONKEY) |  play_arrow | Kazuya Yoshii, THE YELLOW MONKEY |
| 5 | Summer SongŌsawa Atsushi (Uchikubi Gokumon Dōkōkai) |  play_arrow | Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a hometown-loving band led by Atsushi Osawa |
| 6 | It feels like I’m not myself.Matsumura Hokuto (SixTONES) |  play_arrow | Hokuto Matsumura, active as an actor and singer |
| 7 | lampSakiyama Soshi |  play_arrow | Soshi Sakiyama’s career brimming with passion for music |
| 8 | Baby… ~Even when we’re apart~Yamaguchi Risa |  play_arrow | R&B’s Lisa Yamaguchi balances family and music |
| 9 | electric zappingPiēru Taki (Denki Gurūvu) |  play_arrow | Talented individuals active in both music and acting |
| 10 | UFOpinku redii |  play_arrow | Pink Lady's “UFO” is a big hit |
| 11 | Do you remember the 35 cities and towns of Shizuoka?fishbowl |  play_arrow | The Shizuoka-based creative unit “fishbowl” |
| 12 | rainbowkarafuru paretto |  play_arrow | A music duo from Shizuoka, blending J-POP and acoustic styles |
| 13 | Rock this PartyMatsushima Sou (timelesz. kyuu: Sexy Zone) |  play_arrow | So Matsushima of the idol group Sexy Zone |
| 14 | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomota Kanako (Momoiro Clover Z) |  play_arrow | Momoclo leader Momota, an idol from Shizuoka |
| 15 | LemonadeOkano Hironori |  play_arrow | Hironori Okano’s music beloved by the local community |
| 16 | Why?MIRI (Wagamama Rakia) |  play_arrow | Idol MIRI, who fuses with rap |
| 17 | 3％satou |  play_arrow | Sato’s translucence and powerful music are making waves |
| 18 | craneHarada Mio (Neko-sen) |  play_arrow | Mio Harada, an artist gaining attention for her diverse music |
| 19 | Reason for existenceKokona -KOKONA- |  play_arrow | Young singer Kokoro Ai's emotionally rich musical activities |
| 20 | Song forKozono Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Kozono, a singer who comes from the ranks of Shimizu S-Pulse supporters |
| 21 | Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo (Moto Tokyo Jihen) |  play_arrow | Ringo Sheena talks about her musical career and signature songs. |
| 22 | Last sceneYoshioka Kiyoe (Ikimonogakari) |  play_arrow | The members of Ikimono-gakari are from Shizuoka. |
| 23 | six hundred thirty-fourADAM at |  play_arrow | Keyboardist ADAM at from Shizuoka, known for his cinematic music |
| 24 | Ecstasy and MelancholySakai Mitsuki, Kujou Takemasa, Isshiki Hiyori, Tookai Junji (Kiryuu) |  play_arrow | The band members of Kiryu are from Shizuoka Prefecture. |
| 25 | Midnight Shadow BoyChinen Yuri (Hey! Say! JUMP) |  play_arrow | An idol group's drama theme song |
| 26 | InfluencerWakatsuki Yumi, Fukagawa Mai (Nogizaka Forty-Six) |  play_arrow | Yumi Wakatsuki and Mai Fukagawa are from Shizuoka. |
| 27 | Two LipsAKIRA（EXILE） |  play_arrow | Akira is from Shizuoka and is passionate about soccer. |
| 28 | If I became a catYamauchi Machiko |  play_arrow | Yamauchi Machiko: Music that fuses nostalgia and modernity |
| 29 | I got scaredKawakubo Takurou (Kyuso Nekokami) |  play_arrow | Kyuso Nekokami is famous for their intense live shows. |
| 30 | It’s what you might call a misunderstanding.Katsumata Kunikazu (CHA-CHA) |  play_arrow | Kunikazu Katsumata, a comedian who served as the leader of CHA-CHA |
| 31 | The hero within youKuribayashi Minami |  play_arrow | Minami Kuribayashi, a singer and voice actress from Shizuoka |
| 32 | CASANOVAAshita Mi Rio |  play_arrow | Former Takarazuka Flower Troupe star remains in the spotlight after leaving the company |
| 33 | Kiss me right nowHirakawa Tatsuya (LINDBERG) |  play_arrow | Hirakawa, the guitarist of the rock band LINDBERG |
| 34 | FreedomNAOKI（LOVE PSYCHEDELICO） |  play_arrow | NAOKI, the guitarist of LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, is from Shizuoka. |
| 35 | Samurai BlueZZ |  play_arrow | Cheering song for Japan’s national team at the Soccer World Cup |
| 36 | Whereabouts of TomorrowAsada Shinichi (SMILE) |  play_arrow | Asada, the vocalist of SMILE, announces a popular single |
| 37 | Turkish Smile (Noodle. Edit)Ishino Takkyu |  play_arrow | A music producer leading the techno scene |
| 38 | I love you more than anyone.Tiara |  play_arrow | Activities of singer-songwriter Tiara |
| 39 | loadHonma Toshiyuki (moto THE Toraburyu) |  play_arrow | Former member of THE Torabaru (THE Tora-ryu), currently active in the indie scene. |
| 40 | To the City of RainbowsTakano Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Hiroshi Takano from Shizuoka engages in diverse musical activities. |
| 41 | Orpheus and LemonRitomo |  play_arrow | From Shizuoka, Ritomo plays their own unique music |
| 42 | Bad AttitudeMurata Yoichi |  play_arrow | Yoichi Murata is a trombone player from Shizuoka. |
| 43 | MoveYukichi Kasaku/men |  play_arrow | Experimental music created by multi-creators |
| 44 | Shinin’ On, You’re SadSuzuki Tooru (moto LOOK) |  play_arrow | Toru Suzuki’s throat changed from all the screaming and crying. |
| 45 | On this blue, blue EarthUehara Azumi |  play_arrow | Azumi Uehara, singer of a Conan ending theme, from Shizuoka |
| 46 | SpectrumUehara Hiromi |  play_arrow | A jazz pianist from Hamamatsu, active on the world stage. |
| 47 | Midsummer Sounds Good!Shimada Haruka (AKB Forty-eight) |  play_arrow | Haruka Shimada of AKB48, a selected member from Atami |
| 48 | Gather round! Party people!Morimorimoto (Yabai T-Shirts Yasan) |  play_arrow | Charmed by Morimorimoto’s wacky chaos |
| 49 | S.SŌgoda Natsuki (Pasupie) |  play_arrow | PASSEPIED’s vocalist, the multi-talented Natsuki Ogota |
| 50 | Just a G suiDJ misoshiru to MC gohan |  play_arrow | A solo musician who sings recipe songs |
| 51 | BecauseTsuchiya Masami (Ippūdō) |  play_arrow | Masami Tsuchiya of Ippu-Do is active in solo work and music production. |
| 52 | Grandfather’s 11 monthsKawaguchi Yoshiyuki (Kuricoder Quartet, Shibusa Shirazu) |  play_arrow | Yoshiyuki Kawaguchi, recorder player, with diverse musical activities |
| 53 | For your share tooHirakawachi Icchōme |  play_arrow | A sibling duo from Shizuoka, music bearing their hometown’s name |
| 54 | BlastMorikawa Yukio (ANTHEM) |  play_arrow | Yukio Morikawa, vocalist of the heavy metal band ANTHEM |
| 55 | KimigayoShimba Masahiro |  play_arrow | Tenor singer Masahiro Shinba, from Shizuoka |
| 56 | Miracle GirlMariko Nagai |  play_arrow | Mariko Nagai: From aspiring nursery school teacher to the music world |
| 57 | SPEEDERIshida Shokichi (MOTORWORKS) |  play_arrow | MOTORWORKS is a rock band from Shizuoka. |
| 58 | A third of pure-hearted feelingsKAZUMA（SIAM SHADE） |  play_arrow | KAZUMA from SIAM SHADE, originally from Nishi-Izu |
| 59 | I love you ♥Endō Kazuma (moto SIAM SHADE) |  play_arrow | Kazuma Endo of SIAM SHADE is also pursuing solo activities. |
| 60 | Ah, summer vacation.Maeda Nobuteru (TUBE) |  play_arrow | Nobuaki Maeda, born in Atami, active with TUBE |
| 61 | sense of shameNokubo Naoki (Shuuchishin) |  play_arrow | The quiz show-born unit Shūchishin has disappeared. |
| 62 | Teenage in GlassKazumi Morohoshi (Hikaru GENJI) |  play_arrow | Kazumi Morohoshi is a former member of Hikaru GENJI. |
| 63 | See ya.Naoko Ken |  play_arrow | Naoko Ken is from Shizuoka and won an award for “Abayo.” |
| 64 | subtractionYūki (Jinkaku Rajio) |  play_arrow | Yuuki of Jinkaku Radio: Evolution of Musical Activities |
| 65 | Fly me to the moonUiriamusu Hiroko |  play_arrow | Moon masterpieces: the heart-stirring allure of jazz |
| 66 | TEQUILA HELLRISERJō Arukōru (moto THE HONG KONG KNIFE) |  play_arrow | A loud, passionate rock artist |
| 67 | Yoichi Murata Solid Brass LIVE!!Murata Yoichi |  play_arrow | Trombone player, music producer |
| 68 | DREAMSAsada Shinichi (ex-SMILE) |  play_arrow | Musician and former member of the rock band SMILE |
| 69 | WaveSuzuki Shigeko |  play_arrow | A soothing singing voice that heals the heart: Shigeko Suzuki, active in Shizuoka |
| 70 | White HighwayMakiage Kōichi (Hikashū) |  play_arrow | Hikashu, a music band from Atami and Mishima |
| 71 | Winners feat. Reol & Gigateddyloid |  play_arrow | TeddyLoid is a music producer. |
| 72 | Sumire September LoveTsuchiya Masami (Ippūdō) |  play_arrow | Masami Tsuchiya of the rock band Ippu-Do |