Bands, artists, and singers from Tottori Prefecture
Artists from Tottori Prefecture… how many do you know?
In this article, we’ll introduce bands, artists, and singers from Tottori Prefecture!
We’ll feature famous names, of course, but also lesser-known artists from Tottori we’d love for you to discover.
If you’re curious about what artists come from Tottori Prefecture, be sure to check this out!
People don’t often pay attention to where artists are from, so if you happened to stumble upon this article, please read on!
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Bands, artists, and singers from Tottori Prefecture (1–10)
morning gloryorisaka yuta
Yuta Orisaka is a singer-songwriter who plays his voice like an instrument.
At times fragile and forlorn, and at other times powerful—as if unleashing a surge of emotion welling up in the chest—he uses a range of vocal colors to express the world he has witnessed.
Born in 1989 in Tottori Prefecture, Orisaka spent parts of his childhood living in Russia and Iran, and later grew up in Chiba Prefecture.
The breadth of his musicality likely stems from having engaged with the wider world rather than being confined to a single place.
One of his recommended songs is Asagao, which shares its title with the drama for which it serves as the theme song.
DISTANCETwice
When people hear “TWICE,” many might think of the group known for the “TT dance,” but this TWICE is a sibling duo.
Formed in 2007 in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, they primarily perform R&B and hip hop.
They’re recognized as a leading act in the local club scene, and their first headlining concert held in the San’in region in 2010 drew a large number of fans.
The older sister, KAZUMI, handles the rap, while the younger brother, MASA, is the vocalist.
KimigayoTaniguchi Shin
Nobu Taniguchi, one of Japan’s leading vocalists, hails from Tottori Prefecture.
While studying at Keio University, he served as the leader of the baritone section and achieved numerous accomplishments as a soloist.
After graduating, he once entered the workforce as a company employee, but later resumed his career as a soloist and musician.
He graduated from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and has since received numerous awards.
Since 2018, he has been active as a soloist under a permanent contract with the state theaters in Thuringia, Germany, including the Meiningen State Theatre.
Bands, artists, and singers from Tottori Prefecture (11–20)
HEY YOUMIQ
Singer MIQ is actively performing.
“MIQ” is pronounced “Miku.” She was born in Tokyo but spent her childhood from age 3 to 18 in Tottori Prefecture.
While still in college, she demonstrated her talent as a vocalist, gained the spotlight, and debuted in 1982.
At that time, she performed under the stage name MIO.
She went on to score hits with numerous theme and insert songs for anime, and is also well known for taking first place in the Female Singer category at the 6th Anime Grand Prix in 1983.
In 2001, she changed her stage name to “MIQ.”
The moment is dazzling.Hioki Akiko
Akiko Hioki is a singer from Yonago City in Tottori Prefecture.
Before her debut, she worked as a model for magazines, including an·an.
In 1995, produced by Naoto Kine of TM NETWORK, she made her singing debut with a cover of TM NETWORK’s song “Winter Comes Around.” She later changed her stage name to “sono” and debuted again in 1999.
Since beginning her activities under the name sono, she has worked under the production of Tore Johansson—known as a maestro of Scandinavian pop who has produced artists such as BONNIE PINK, Ayano Tsuji, and Remioromen.
Crimson InnocenceHasegawa Shingo
Shingo Hasegawa is an enka singer from Yonago City in Tottori Prefecture.
While many people are active as enka singers, Shingo Hasegawa stands out as a somewhat unconventional enka performer.
When you think of enka, you might picture someone in traditional Japanese attire or a calm outfit, singing with poise.
But he’s an enka singer who performs while dancing with sharp, high-energy moves.
The fact that his specialty is hip-hop dance is even more surprising.
His appearance also differs a bit from the typical image of an enka singer, making him unforgettable once you’ve seen him.
Margaret ~Beyond Those Sand Dunes~hacto
Singer-songwriter hacto, who hails from Tottori City, is an artist with an irresistibly gentle singing voice.
Their stage name, “hacto,” is said to be derived from the ancient Tottori legend Inaba no Shirousagi (The White Hare of Inaba).
Brimming with love for Tottori, hacto based their live performances in Tottori Prefecture; however, after the Great East Japan Earthquake, they came to believe that songs can bring energy and courage to disaster-stricken areas, and began actively performing live in the Tohoku region.
A recommended track is “margaret ~Ano Sakyuu o Koete~” (Margaret ~Beyond Those Dunes~), which features the sand dunes!