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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!

Bands, artists, and singers from Tottori Prefecture (41–50)

play habit; tendency to play around; habit of goofing offTanimoto Koji

Koji Tanimoto is a singer from Yurihama Town in Tohaku District who made his CD debut in 2014.

Before his CD debut, he performed as a chanson singer.

He is also active as an actor in films and on television.

“Asobiguse” is Koji Tanimoto’s debut single.

HIGH PRESSUREMALTA

MALTA is a saxophonist from Kurayoshi City who made his professional debut in 1983.

He serves as a lecturer at institutions such as Kyoto University of the Arts and Osaka University of Arts, and also works as a tourism ambassador for Kurayoshi City.

High Pressure is a track included on MALTA’s album High Pressure, released in 1995.

butterfly swimmerSchool Food Punishment

School Food Punishment is a rock band where each member’s talent shines brightly.

The bassist, Hideaki Yamasaki, is from Tottori Prefecture! Unlike most Japanese rock bands at the time, School Food Punishment did not put the spotlight on the guitar.

Instead, the keyboard took center stage among the instruments.

As a result, their sound is more vivid and polished compared to guitar-driven bands.

Although they sadly disbanded in 2011, there still aren’t many bands that can take their place.

Piece by PieceKondō Takayuki

He mainly works as a voice actor and is well known for playing Shuichiro Oishi in the anime The Prince of Tennis.

He previously worked for a railway company, then graduated from Yoyogi Animation Academy and switched careers to voice acting.

He often plays refreshing and dependable roles.

Leave me alone.Daikoku Yuki

Hiroki Daikoku (Miwako Daikoku) - Leave me alone
Leave me alone.Daikoku Yuki

Yuki Oguro is a singer from Yonago City who debuted in 1999 under the stage name Rika Kuroki.

The name was changed to Yuki Oguro in 2002 and to Miwako Oguro in 2008.

“Hottoitenka” is the first single released under the name Yuki Oguro in 2003 (her fifth single overall).

to that placeKawamoto Naru

He is a singer and actor from Tottori City who is active across various media, primarily as a comedian.

He joined the first cohort of Kinichi Hagimoto’s Kin-chan Theater Troupe and rose to fame as part of the comedy duo Asarido.

He is also active in musicals.

Memories of YouMatsumoto Akane

Akane Matsumoto “Memories of You”
Memories of YouMatsumoto Akane

Akane Matsumoto is a jazz pianist from Yonago City who made her CD debut in 2008.

She has been appointed a Metropolitan Area Tourism Ambassador by the Yonago City Tourism Association.

“Memories of You” is a track included on the album “Memories of You,” released in 2015.

In conclusion

We introduced bands, artists, and singers from Tottori Prefecture! Even if you knew their band names or personal names, weren’t there surprisingly many you didn’t realize were from Tottori? Knowing an artist’s roots is fun—not just their hometown.

And when you learn about their roots, you might end up liking them even more!