Bands, artists, and singers from Tochigi Prefecture

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Which famous person from Tochigi Prefecture comes to your mind first?

In this article, we’ll introduce bands, artists, and singers from Tochigi!

Of course, we’ll cover well-known names, but we’ll also spotlight artists from Tochigi who may not be very famous yet and deserve to be discovered through this opportunity.

If you’re curious about what kind of artists come from Tochigi Prefecture, be sure to check this out!

If you’re also from Tochigi, you might feel a sense of closeness—don’t miss it!

Bands, artists, and singers from Tochigi Prefecture (1–10)

C&K

CLIEVY

C&K – Hikaritokage

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CLIEVY is a vocalist from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, known for his super high-tone voice.

Together with Mr.

KEEN, who hails from Kagoshima Prefecture and is renowned for his silky, beautiful voice, he performs as the male vocal duo C&K.

His high, beautiful tone—so pure it can be mistaken for a woman’s voice—is something you should definitely hear at least once.

On July 1, 2016, he was appointed Oyama Hyōjō Furusato Ambassador for Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture.

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IZ*ONE

Honda Hitomi

IZ*ONE (IZ*ONE) – 'I Want to Make You Say You Like Me' MV

IZ*ONE is a joint idol group from Korea and Japan.

Hitomi Honda, affectionately known as Hii-chan, is both a member of IZ*ONE and of AKB48 Team 8.

As she openly says that her hobby is dancing, her dance skills are outstanding! She looks very cute, but when she dances, she’s cool—the contrast might be a big part of her charm.

Until April 2021, she suspended her activities with AKB48 Team 8 to work exclusively with IZ*ONE.

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MAGIC OF LiFE

MAGIC OF LiFE – zero (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

A rock band formed in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture.

This song was tied up with the Nippon TV program “Buzz Rhythm.” Their original band name was DIRTY OLD MEN, but they changed it in 2014.

With powerful, message-driven songs, they are one of the most promising bands expected to lead the next generation.

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Bands, artists, and singers from Tochigi Prefecture (11–20)

itō kanako

Blue Knights - The Wind That Blows Your Name - Hortensia OP (full)

Vocalist Kanako Itō, who is mainly active in game and anime songs, is from Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture.

She made her singing debut in 2002 with the theme song “Namida Tsukiru Made Naru Kane wa Hibiku” for the game Kikokugai.

She has also performed the opening theme for the anime Steins;Gate and the theme song for the mobile game app Hortensia Saga, so there’s a good chance you’ve heard her voice at least once.

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Mori Masako

Masako Mori - Wintering Swallow (1986-06-29)

Masako Mori, born in 1958, is an enka singer from Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture.

She enrolled at Hosoya Elementary School in Utsunomiya and later transferred to Mita Elementary School in Minato Ward.

In 1971, at the age of 13, she appeared on Nippon TV’s “Star Tanjō!” and became the first Grand Champion.

It is said that she persuaded her initially opposed father and made her debut.

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FRONTIER BACKYARD

TGMX aka SYUTA-LOW TAGAMI

FRONTIER BACKYARD “Putting on BGMs”

FRONTIER BACKYARD is a band characterized by songs that blend futuristic, beeping synthesizer sounds and modern guitar cutting with a punk-like sense of speed.

The vocalist from Tochigi Prefecture, TGMX aka SYUTA-LOW TAGAMI, handles various roles including synthesizer, bass, and programming.

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