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.
Playlist
| Artists from Tokyo (bands, idols, singer-songwriters, musicians) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | The BeginningTAKA（ONE OK ROCK ） |  play_arrow | Taka is the son of a famous singer and is currently the vocalist of ONE OK ROCK. |
| 2 | Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Naotaro Moriyama is a singer-songwriter with a unique worldview. |
| 3 | HANABISakurai Kazutoshi, Suzuki Hideya (Mr.Children) |  play_arrow | Mr.Children is a rock band that represents Japan. |
| 4 | dancerVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy is a versatile artist |
| 5 | AnswerIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of Ikuta Lila from YOASOBI |
| 6 | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya has produced numerous classic songs, including “Haru yo, Koi.” |
| 7 | Lovers — Road (Intersection)Suzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | Masayuki Suzuki is a soul singer who represents Japan. |
| 8 | As a personSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | SUPER BEAVER's activity history |
| 9 | milet live tour ”visions” 2022＜for J-LODlive＞milet |  play_arrow | milet: a Japanese-English fusion singer with a husky voice |
| 10 | Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Dai Hirai is a singer who connects Hawaii and Tokyo |
| 11 | Theory of the Mindful HeartNoda Yojiro (RADWIMPS) |  play_arrow | Introduction to Yojiro Noda, vocalist of RADWIMPS |
| 12 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | Yoko Takahashi’s musical activities for the Evangelion theme song |
| 13 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Yo Hitoto is a singer born in Taiwan who sings with distinctive poetry. |
| 14 | To Hikarimiwa |  play_arrow | miwa is a multi-talented performer |
| 15 | DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Debut and Career of Akina Nakamori |
| 16 | Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu |  play_arrow | Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Activities and Appeal |
| 17 | Golden MoonSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | Shikao Suga is a popular funky rock singer. |
| 18 | YouKawabata Kaname (CHEMISTRY) |  play_arrow | Kaname Kawabata is a member of CHEMISTRY and has also found success as a solo artist. |
| 19 | ButterflyKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Kaela Kimura is popular as both a model and a singer. |
| 20 | things that have formShibasaki Kou |  play_arrow | Introduction to Kou Shibasaki’s work as an actress and singer |
| 21 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of Golden Bomber’s Sho Kiryuin |
| 22 | I love you, but I can’t love you.AAA |  play_arrow | Misako Uno of AAA is from Tokyo. |
| 23 | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP The Only Flower In The World |
| 24 | Sentimental KissShio Reira |  play_arrow | Reira Shio, a rising new artist gaining attention for her unique music |
| 25 | My feelingsWaT |  play_arrow | Wentz and Koike duo disbandment |
| 26 | Magnificent V!CTORYSUPER☆GiRLS |  play_arrow | Avex-affiliated female idol group |
| 27 | Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō |  play_arrow | An established status as an anime song singer |
| 28 | I’m proudKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | An artist from Koto City with many million-selling songs |
| 29 | Like when we first metEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Kaori Mochida is the vocalist of ELT. After working as a child actor, she debuted as part of a three-person group. |
| 30 | For the First Time in ForeverKanda Sayaka |  play_arrow | Sayaka Kanda is thriving in a variety of fields |
| 31 | Mannequin in a uniformNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46 debuted as a rival to AKB48. |
| 32 | acneshiritsu ebisu chūgaku |  play_arrow | There are many Ebichu members from Tokyo. |
| 33 | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | TOMOO's music is close to the heart. |
| 34 | sentimentalyutori |  play_arrow | Yutori launches full-scale activities in response to the buzz |
| 35 | From here onkepura |  play_arrow | Kepla is a rock band full of youthful vibes. |
| 36 | Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi |  play_arrow | From Fukagawa; won the grand prize on Star Tanjō! (Star Is Born) |
| 37 | Blown by the yellow sandKudō Shizuka |  play_arrow | Married Takuya Kimura and became a mother of two. |
| 38 | Denden Passiondenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | Dempagumi is a female idol group originating from Akihabara. |
| 39 | 240 Million EyesGō Hiromi |  play_arrow | Belonged to Johnny & Associates, active as part of the “New Big Three.” |
| 40 | Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato |  play_arrow | One of the Big Three of anime song singers |
| 41 | Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao |  play_arrow | A singer known as the Great King of the anime song world |
| 42 | You are the melody.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 members from Tokyo |