Artists from Tokyo (bands, idols, singer-songwriters, musicians)
When you hear “an artist from Tokyo,” what kind of artist comes to mind?
It’s a little exciting when you discover a favorite band or singer-songwriter from your hometown, isn’t it?
Since Tokyo is the heart of Japan, it’s home to countless famous artists.
From what I’ve researched, there seem to be many rock band vocalists and singer-songwriters with a strong literary flair.
Here, we’re shining a spotlight on a variety of artists from Tokyo!
I hope this helps you discover new music and new favorite artists.
- Bands, artists, and singers from the Kanto region
- Tokyo Song List: Classic Songs About Tokyo
- Recommended bands, singers, and artists from Osaka Prefecture
- Masterpieces by male artists known for their captivating high notes. Recommended popular songs.
- Songs about Tokyo: A collection of popular J‑Pop classics [2026]
- Masculine Allure: Artists and Bands with Husky Voices
- Cool Japanese female vocal
- [J-Pop] Masterpiece by a female duo. A popular two-woman unit [2026]
- Popular songs by TOKIO. A collection of tracks recommended for Japanese rock fans.
- Only famous artists! Anime songs that energize the Reiwa era
- [2026] Recommended Breakout Artists: A Roundup of Era-Defining Singers and Groups
- Recommended love songs sung by male artists for the yutori generation
- Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Artist Rankings [2026]
Artists from Tokyo <band, idol, singer-songwriter, musician> (21–30)
I love you, but I can’t love you.AAA
Misako Uno, a member of the seven-person co-ed performance group AAA, is from Tokyo.
The group’s name is an acronym for “Attack All Around,” which is said to embody the meaning of “taking on everything.”
Sentimental KissShio Reira
Reira Ushio is a rising singer-songwriter known for her distinctive worldbuilding and clear, crystalline vocals.
Drawing on her literary training at university, she’s gaining attention for meticulous word choice and rich musicality.
She debuted with a digital single in September 2021 and has continued to release melodic tracks.
In August 2023, she achieved her long-awaited major debut with Sony Music Labels.
A song used as BGM on an ABEMA dating show reached No.
1 on Spotify’s Viral Chart.
In August 2024, she released her first EP on CD, and in the fall she captivated fans nationwide with a Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour and an acoustic tour.
A true all-rounder who handles everything from writing and composing to arranging and producing, she actively engages with fans on social media.
Her lyrics vividly capture the delicate emotions of youth, and her ear-catching melodies are sure to resonate with listeners.
My feelingsWaT
They are a singer-songwriter duo formed by Eiji Wentz and Teppei Koike, who are also known for their work as TV personalities and actors.
The unit’s name was taken from the initials of “Wentz and Teppei.” They disbanded on February 12, 2016.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
All members of the nationally renowned male idol group SMAP are from the Kanto region, with Goro Inagaki and Takuya Kimura hailing from Tokyo.
Their songs include many classics, and this song, “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” (The One and Only Flower in the World), was written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara and has now become a celebrated piece even featured in school textbooks.
Magnificent V!CTORYSUPER☆GiRLS
Formed in 2010 through an Avex audition, they are a Japanese female idol group.
Their catchphrase is: “Born and raised in Tokyo! But our hearts are American?!” Member Rachel, whose real name is Rera Arai, is from Tokyo.
Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō
In addition to being known as the emperor of the anime song world, he is also affectionately called “Aniki.” In fact, this nickname “Aniki” is said to originate from his role as the second-generation “Uta no Onii-san” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
He has performed numerous theme and insert songs for anime and tokusatsu works, establishing an unassailable position as an anime song vocalist.
I’m proudKahara Tomomi
Born in Kōtō Ward, her real name is Tomomi Shimogawara.
She is an artist with many million-selling songs, including “I’m proud,” “I BELIEVE,” and “Hate tell a lie.” Producer Tetsuya Komuro has praised her, saying, “Her voice touches the tear ducts.
You could say she’s an artist with a naturally gifted voice,” and “She is someone who can sing about love.”