Beloved voices and music! Singers and artists from Tohoku
Who comes to mind when you hear “a musician from the Tohoku region”? Some people might think of someone right away, while many others may struggle to name a musician from Tohoku.
But if you look, you’ll find plenty—ranging from artists everyone knows to members of popular rock bands—who hail from Tohoku.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of Tohoku-born musicians researched by our editorial team.
We’ve picked a wide range across genres and generations, so please enjoy discovering various artists.
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Beloved voices and music! Singers and artists from Tohoku (21–30)
All of YouKanō Yoshimasa (BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE)
Yoshimasa Kanou, who is active as a vocalist for BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE, is from Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture.
After being selected as a finalist in the 2017 audition VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5, he was chosen to join the group.
Their debut album, BALLISTIK BOYZ, released in May 2019, reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
His standout, commanding vocals—and the group as a whole—have proven their talent, with accolades such as winning the Rising Star Award at the MTV VMAJ 2019.
CandyRyuya Miyase
Singer-songwriter and actor Ryuya Miyase hails from Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture.
His stage name is said to embody the sentiment “From Miyagi to the world,” conveying a strong pride in his hometown.
He made his major-label debut in April 2024 with the album “PLAYLIST,” after first gaining major attention as a member of the on-screen group 8LOOM in the TBS drama “Kimi no Hana ni Naru.” His commanding stage presence—powered by an actor’s expressive range—is remarkable, and in connection with his appointment as a supporter for TBS’s 2025 World Volleyball, he is also creating songs that he wrote and composed himself.
You won’t want to take your eyes off his journey as an expressive artist.
Beloved voices and music! Singers and artists from Tohoku (31–40)
Karmic Retribution AntinomyKoizumi Kousaku (Gen’in wa jibun ni aru.)
Hailing from Miyagi Prefecture, Kosaki Koizumi shines as a member of the dance and vocal group Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.
The group officially debuted in 2019 and has drawn attention for its experimental sound that blends diverse elements like Vocaloid and Japanese rock.
In January 2021, they reached No.
1 on the Oricon Daily Ranking with their first album, Multiverse Interpretation.
Koizumi’s talents extend beyond music as well—he has also appeared as an actor in the Fuji TV drama Billion×School.
If you enjoy literary lyrics and distinctive performances, you’re sure to be captivated.
You are a suspect.Hashimoto Yuta
Yuta Hashimoto is a singer-songwriter from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, whose sweet vocals have won widespread popularity.
The story of how his music box cover videos posted on social media surpassed 50 million views and drew major attention really symbolizes the modern path to stardom.
He made his major debut in 2017 with NEW WORLD, which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime DIVE!!.
His solid track record is another part of his appeal—his 2019 album CHANGE reached No.
1 on Uta-Net.
Actively performing across Asia, his smooth, soul-soothing voice is sure to resonate with fans of J-pop ballads and offer gentle comfort on quiet, restorative nights.
KEEP IT GOING ONSuzuki Akira (WATWING)
Akira Suzuki, a native of Iwanuma City in Miyagi Prefecture, serves as the vocal leader of the dance and vocal group WATWING.
The group was formed in 2019 and made their major debut in September 2021.
Their music is characterized by groove-forward dance sounds.
Suzuki, a hard worker who won the audition despite having no prior dance experience, not only leads the group with his powerful vocals but also showcases his versatility in songwriting, composition, and brush calligraphy.
In April 2025, he was also appointed as an Iwanuma PR Ambassador.
Apple’s TearsWajima Shinji, Suzuki Kenichi
Ningen Isu is a three-piece band formed in 1987.
They revere Black Sabbath, and their sound often features 1970s British rock with Japanese lyrics—particularly the Tsugaru dialect.
They are from Aomori and emphasize that identity strongly.
Their work is highly literary, and their technical skill is remarkable.
cream stewYano Akiko
Akiko Yano is a singer-songwriter from Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, now living in New York State in the United States.
A highly accomplished artist whose songs are widely used in TV commercials, dramas, and films, her track Cream Stew from a 1997 album was featured in a House Foods “Cream Stew” commercial.
This video is a cover version.