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.

Playlist

Beloved voices and music! Singers and artists from Tohoku
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Miraclenavi		The untold story of how the dentist group GReeeeN was formed
2	On that night that couldn’t become the futureAkita Hiromu		Music by amazarashi with meaningful messages and a voice that resonates with the heart
3	Don’t forget, don’t forget.Yamaguchi Takashi		Takashi Yamaguchi of Sambomaster, a rock man from Fukushima
4	rayFujiwara Motoo		Narrative music that conveys the charm of BUMP OF CHICKEN
5	HOWEVERHISASHI		GLAY guitarist HISASHI is from Aomori.
6	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		Yu Takahashi is a singer-songwriter from Akita.
7	Just, thank you.TAX		A song of gratitude by tax from MONKEY MAJIK
8	for YOU。haji→		Haji→: A popular singer from Miyagi.
9	loadTakahashi Jōji		THE Toraburyu vocalist wins award for the signature song “Road”
10	Tropical ParadiseCRAZYBOY（ELLY）		ELLY, a dancer and solo artist from Aomori
11	ChronostasisSato Chiaki		Chiai Sato of Kinoko Teikoku: The trajectory of her musical career
12	You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi		Eiichi Ohtaki, a major influence on the music world
13	Lock of the Water FlowNisshoku Natsuko		Eclipse Natsuko, a piano-playing singer-songwriter, is captivating.
14	One million “I love you”sRake		Heartwarming music by Rake from Sendai
15	huge nuisanceAbe Yoshiharu		Yoshiharu Abe of UNICORN, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist
16	MarionetteTakahashi Makoto		Legendary BOØWY drummer contributes to the community through music
17	ffŌtomo Kōhei		The musical life of HOUND DOG vocalist Yasuhira Otomo
18	Searching For The GhostDīn Fujioka		An actor from Fukushima active in drama and music
19	By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi		Junichi Inagaki is a multitalented musician, actor, and director.
20	YEStamada rooy		Rapper Tamaki Roy’s music and artistic activities
21	Spring of LifeNakamura Kazuhiko		A song by Kazuhiko Nakamura from 9mm Parabellum Bullet
22	Reason why XXXSasaki Sayaka		Anisong singer, Grand Prix-winning work
23	Can we do it?Sakuma Toru (MELOGAPPA)		Japanese musician Toru Sakuma’s musical activities
24	Apple’s TearsWajima Shinji, Suzuki Kenichi		A three-piece band from Aomori with a 70s rock vibe
25	cream stewYano Akiko		Akiko Yano, a singer-songwriter from Aomori
26	blue skyŌkawa Chisato		A musician who overcame illness and brings comfort to the heart
27	Depiction of brillianceKawada Junko		Idol Junko Kawada, a member of Rakuten-shi (Rakutenshi)
28	Get OverFRAM（Unwave）		FRAM is thriving with local pride and music.
29	Under the clock towerhalogen		From Miyagi: the rise of young rock band halogen
30	Gentle lovershimamo		Shimamo's song is a big hit on TikTok.
31	Fooled by a love songmachigai sagashi		A mysterious rock band from Sendai is captivating.
32	People dream twice.Kubo Shiori (Nogizaka Forty-Six)		Shiori Kubo: The multi-talented idol of Nogizaka46
33	All of YouKanō Yoshimasa (BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE)		Yoshimasa Kanou of BALLISTIK BOYZ, a vocalist from Sendai
34	CandyRyuya Miyase		Ryuya Miyase, walking from Miyagi to the world
35	Karmic Retribution AntinomyKoizumi Kousaku (Gen’in wa jibun ni aru.)		The cause lies within me; active in music and acting.
36	You are a suspect.Hashimoto Yuta		The singing voice of Yuta Hashimoto, popular on social media videos
37	KEEP IT GOING ONSuzuki Akira (WATWING)		Akira Suzuki of WATWIND makes great strides with music and talent.
38	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi: From enka to a diverse musical world
39	Purple Rain SentimentFuji Ayako		The captivating singing voice and musicality of enka singer Ayako Fuji
40	Awakening Heroism ~THE HERO WITHOUT A “NAME”~Teruyoshi		A song that became a big hit as an anime opening theme
41	SPIDERWaater		A rock band from Akita with a free-spirited musical style
42	marbleHOLLOWS		A rock band from Akita with a boyish voice
43	twilight syndromeHold Out Hope		A hybrid band from Akita with a female vocalist
44	toughnessJETG		A rapper from Akita, at the forefront of Japanese drill
45	PainJoelle		A talented female singer-songwriter from Akita
46	existenceLunv Loyal		A rapper from Akita: hometown pride and talent
47	One HeartMating Rhythm		From Akita, a bright ska band heads nationwide
48	Life is scat.T.O.C.A		Catchy rock band from Akita making waves
49	OMG!!ViryKnot		A solo creator of rock-influenced hip-hop
50	One lifeZeleive		The Appeal of V² Mixture Rock Bands
51	The boy alwaysichibun no yon		An emotional rock band from Akita
52	Majestic CatastropheSasaki Riko		Thriving in dual roles as a voice actor and an artist
53	Just AliveYuka		Singer-songwriter with a teaching license
54	Candy LineTakahashi Hitomi		Hitomi Takahashi sings the ending theme for Gintama.
55	Engine Sentai Go-ongerTakahashi Hideyuki		Hideyuki Takahashi of Super Sentai music, a multitalented musician
56	KizunaHi-Fi CAMP		Hi-Fi CAMP from Miyagi releases “Kizuna.”
57	Akita OndoSatō Mariko		A folk-rock singer from Akita
58	Big Dango FamilyChata		Chata, a doujin music singer from Fukushima
59	Trap over scrapAlter		An emotional screamo band from Akita.
60	Broadcast-prohibited songyamahira kazuhiko		Kazuhiko Yamahira, whose strongly satirical songs were banned from broadcasting
61	Even if the Earth shatters into pieces tomorrowNaruse Eimi		Eimi Naruse from Dempagumi.inc
62	thisNIGHTMARE		Nightmare’s first locally released single is a medium-tempo ballad.
63	Please understand.Inaba Akira		Akira Inaba, a singer-songwriter from Ōdate
64	BABYBABYMineta Kazunobu		Kazunobu Mineta: musician and actor from Yamagata
65	La FranceHAWKER 9		HAWKER 9, reggae from Yamagata
66	A small light.Mikami Chisako		Chisako Mikami’s emo-core band activities
67	Mount Bandai of AizuOtsuka Fumio		The Appeal of Fumio Otsuka, a Folk Singer from Yamagata
68	Saasukene.Yamaguchi Iwao		Expressing local culture through Iwao Yamaguchi’s Yamagata dialect
69	Cherry-blossom lovebugKudō Ayano		Ayano Kudo, an enka singer from Yamagata
70	Cool boogaloonagisa youko		Yoko Nagisa, a singer who revived Showa-era-style pop in the Heisei era
71	Thanks for the meal.Sugai Tomoaki		An artist from Yamagata balancing farming and music
72	send-off fireIto Hideshi		Activities of Akita-dialect singer Hideshi Ito
73	Song of the DawnKishi Yoko		Yoko Kishi, a chanson singer from Yamagata
74	Shou-chiku-baiUmezu Kazutoki		Kazutoki Umezu: a saxophonist whose performances overflow with individuality
75	Soul DriveTakemori Masayuki		Songs and members from Sendai of Color Bottle
76	Mileage of LoveArai Kenichi		A member of RAG FAIR becomes a big hit.
77	romanticEndō Michirō		Michiro Endo of the punk rock band The Stalin
78	Spring, a step latetonbochan		Tonbo, a folk duo formed in 1972
79	Girls don’t cry.katahira rina		Rina Katahira is a singer-songwriter from Fukushima.
80	Let’s meet in Yurakucho.Furanku Nagai		Frank Nagai’s classic song is a big hit.
81	Coffee PleaseKonuma Yōsuke		Yo Onuma, a jazz guitarist from Akita
82	So many times until nowNitta Yosuke		A band from Miyagi that performs an ending theme for NARUTO
83	SenbonzakuraKaminaga Daisuke		Wagakki Band’s Daisuke Kaminaga is from Fukushima.
84	Late bloomerSasaki Rikako		Angerme’s Sasaki, from Kesennuma