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 (11–20)
MatryoshkaSaoririsu
Hailing from Yonago City in Tottori Prefecture, Saorilis—who calls herself the “original anisong cosplay DJ”—was active at events mainly in Osaka as an anisong DJ and also worked as a magazine model.
She also served as a hometown ambassador for Tottori Prefecture.
Known for her outrageous, powerful, high-energy performances in cosplay, she mixed a variety of anime songs while dancing otagei, gaining recognition as a DJ.
Although she was active in many fields, after getting married and giving birth, she shifted to a lifestyle centered on raising her child.
Ai Uta × See You Again MashupYamashita Ayumu
Ayumu Yamashita is a musician from Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture.
In addition to original songs and covers, he creates very unique videos, such as placing drive-through orders while singing and using his own chin as a stand-in for a person.
In 2015, his song “Inaka no Uta” (A Country Song), which humorously depicts life in the countryside, drew a strong response and was featured in the media.
In 2020, he released the “Ai Uta × See You Again Mashup,” once again attracting attention.
We’re excited to see what he does next!
You Feel Rightaraki yuuko (If By Yes)
This Araki Yuko—who shares her name with the actress—is a drummer from Tottori Prefecture.
As a support drummer, she has performed live and recorded with many artists, including Motohiro Hata, Shikao Suga, Kyoko, Kiyoharu, and Quruli.
She has also taken part in projects such as Fukumi and YOKO ONO PLASTIC ONO BAND.
As a solo artist, she shares her own music through the project MI-GU and has released recordings.
Her activities extend beyond Japan; she collaborates with overseas artists and also works as a band member.
She serves as a Fish Ambassador for Sakaiminato City in Tottori Prefecture, helping connect the San’in region through music.
I’m lovin’ youItō Yumi (ICONIQ)
She is currently active under the name “Yumi Ito,” but many people might more readily remember her as ICONIQ or Ayumi from Sugar.
Although several names have been mentioned, of course they all refer to the same person; she changed her stage name depending on the group she was active with.
She is from Tottori City in Tottori Prefecture, debuted in South Korea in 2001 as a member of the Korean idol group Sugar, and in 2004 Sugar expanded into Japan, where they also became popular.
dripOkuda Miwako
Miwa Okuda, who dreamed of becoming a singer since childhood and splendidly realized that dream, is active as a singer.
She is from Yonago City in Tottori Prefecture.
She debuted in 2000 with the song “Shizuku,” produced by Senri Oe.
The track became the ending theme for the popular anime GTO, whose original manga and drama adaptations were also hits.
In 2008, she changed her stage name to “Miwa Okuda” (written in hiragana), and used this name until 2011.
She also drew attention for collaborations in which Akutagawa Prize–winning author Yu Miri wrote lyrics and handled visual production.
Pass of TearsAsahna Miho
Miho Asaka is an enka singer born in 1998.
She hails from Yonago City in Tottori Prefecture.
Influenced by her grandmother, who ran a karaoke shop, she began singing and moved to Tokyo after winning NHK Nodo Jiman held in Tottori in 2016.
She made her debut in 2018 with Namida no Toge.
Her stage name, “Asaka,” was taken from the name her grandmother was using at the time.
She has an impressive presence and outstanding vocal ability that you wouldn’t expect from someone born in the Heisei era!
Bands, artists, and singers from Tottori Prefecture (21–30)
BrightnessFujimoto Takara
Takara Fujimoto is a local singer from Hokuei Town in Tōhaku District who made her CD debut in 2011.
She mainly performs live and appears at events.
She also hosts a regular radio program.
“Brightness” is Takara Fujimoto’s fourth single.