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 <Bands · Idols · Singer-Songwriters · Musicians> (ages 31–40)
Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi
I’m from Fukagawa, Koto City, Tokyo.
In my third year of junior high, I applied to the TV show “Star Tanjō!” and was selected as a representative at the Kanto competition on February 20, 1974.
I then competed in the final on July 17 the same year, won the grand prize, received offers from eight companies, and debuted under contracts with Geiei and Victor Records.
Blown by the yellow sandKudō Shizuka
She announced her marriage to Takuya Kimura of SMAP on December 5, 2000 (she was four months pregnant at the time), which caused a public sensation.
She is now a mother of two.
In 1984, when she was in the second year of junior high school, she entered the 3rd Miss Seventeen Contest, which had a record-breaking 180,325 applicants, won a special award, and began her career in entertainment.
Denden Passiondenpagumi.inc
Dempagumi.inc is a six-member female idol group formed in December 2008 by “Dear Girls,” employees of Akihabara Dear Stage.
The member Mogami Moga is from Tokyo.
All members have inherently otaku-like traits.
240 Million EyesGō Hiromi
He was scouted by Johnny Kitagawa at a film audition and joined Johnny & Associates.
In 1973, he was the top seller of bromide photo cards for the year and, along with Hideki Saijo and Goro Noguchi, was dubbed one of the “New Big Three,” catapulting him into the ranks of top idols.
He continues to be active today across a wide range of fields as a singer, actor, and TV personality.
Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato
He is referred to, alongside Ichiro Mizuki and Isao Sasaki, as one of the “Big Three of Anison (anime songs),” due to having many hit songs for children’s and anime programs, including signature tracks such as “Swim! Taiyaki-kun” and “Let’s Go!! Rider Kick.” “Swim! Taiyaki-kun” was released in 1975 on Fuji TV’s children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki.
Artists from Tokyo <Bands・Idols・Singer-Songwriters・Musicians> (41–50)
Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao
A heavyweight in Japan’s anison (anime song) world.
Known as the “King of the Anime Song World” for numerous hits such as the signature songs Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999, he is counted as one of the “Four Heavenly Kings of Anime Songs” alongside Ichiro Mizuki, Mitsuko Horie, and Kumiko Ōsugi.
You are the melody.AKB48
Born in Akihabara as “idols you can go to meet,” they have now become a nationally beloved idol group.
Among the main members, Mako Kojima, Miyu Takeuchi, Nana Fujita, Ami Maeda, Minami Minegishi (no3b/No Sleeves), Miho Miyazaki, and Tomu Mutō are from Tokyo, and the first general manager who graduated, Minami Takahashi, is as well.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced so many artists from Tokyo up to this point! You probably discovered a few new facts that made you think, “Oh, really?” Finding a celebrity from your hometown somehow makes them feel more relatable, doesn’t it? For those aspiring to be musicians themselves, I’m sure it can be encouraging, too.
Be sure to explore the many charms of Tokyo’s artists!