Artists from Toyama Prefecture (bands, idols, singer-songwriters, musicians)
When you hear “an artist from Toyama,” who comes to mind?
It’s exciting to discover musicians from your hometown—whether they’re singers active in the J-pop scene, singer-songwriters, rock bands, and more!
And beyond music, Toyama has produced many distinctive figures, such as manga artist Fujiko F.
Fujio and YouTuber Hajime Syacho.
While researching, I also came across some surprising discoveries that made me think, “Oh, really?!”
I’d be thrilled if this could be a chance for you to discover the charm of Toyama, as well as new favorite music and artists you’ll love.
Playlist
| Artists from Toyama Prefecture (bands, idols, singer-songwriters, musicians) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | colorsmayuko（Aqua Timez、88flovors） |  play_arrow | Mayuko is a keyboardist from Toyama Prefecture. |
| 2east | Kokiriko-bushiRindō Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Rindo, currently active as a folk song singer |
| 3east | Summertime LoveIkeda Tomoko (Shiggy Jr.) |  play_arrow | Tomoko Ikeda is active as a solo musician. |
| 4east | Explosive Instinct GirlEbata Ikuko |  play_arrow | Ikuko Ebata is a singer-songwriter from Toyama. |
| 5east | JUST DO ITHikaru（Kalafina、H-el-ical//） |  play_arrow | Singer Hikaru, a successful artist from Toyama Prefecture |
| 6east | I’m home; welcome back.Chiba Hana (Yomō to Ohana) |  play_arrow | Hana Chiba is a singer from Toyama Prefecture. |
| 7east | spin, spinNishijima Kozue (NANAMUZIKA) |  play_arrow | Kozue Nishijima is the vocalist of Nanamujika and a solo singer-songwriter. |
| 8east | Wind of loveMizukoshi Yuka |  play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of singer-songwriter Yuka Mizukoshi |
| 9east | ButterflyMEG.ME |  play_arrow | A gifted musician who has been composing since the age of seven |
| 10east | ‘O sole mioSawatake Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Sawatake’s achievements and contributions as a tenor singer |
| 11east | Night in Unazukitsukasa gaku |  play_arrow | Tsukasa Manabu is an enka singer from Toyama. |
| 12east | Sparkling blue skySorano Aozora |  play_arrow | Aozora Sorano is an idol and a member of Dempagumi. |
| 13east | POWER BY HEARTShima Kaori |  play_arrow | A singer from Toyama shares their love for the region with the world |
| 14east | Lill Returning from ShanghaiTsumura Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Tsumura is a singer from Toyama Prefecture, and “Lill from Shanghai” was a hit. |
| 15east | Sakura-uchi Taihei (SANABAGUN, Suchmos, Sai) |  play_arrow | Biography introduction of Suchmos’s keyboardist |
| 16east | Lens in LoveHayato Kaori |  play_arrow | Biography introduction of the multi-talented singer Kaori Hayato |
| 17east | Gaze SniperNICO（WHITE SCORPION） |  play_arrow | NICO captivates many fans with a sweet smile. |
| 18east | Light blue starYoshida Mari |  play_arrow | Mari Yoshida captivates many with her clear, translucent singing voice |
| 19east | A Question Of HonourTakano Yurie |  play_arrow | The Achievements and Talent of Toyama Prefecture Soprano Singer, Yurie Takano |
| 20east | Afro BlueCHIKO |  play_arrow | Introduction of CHIKO, a singer based in Toyama |
| 21east | A flawless rock ’n’ rollerGurēto Kōgen, Rabitto Ōmori (Arajin) |  | The vocalist and bassist of Aladdin are from Toyama. |
| 22east | Day to StorySadowara Kaori |  play_arrow | Kaori Sadohara is a voice actress and singer born in Uozu, Toyama Prefecture. |
| 23east | distanceSAITARO、PxOxN（LONG SHOT PARTY） |  play_arrow | Members from Toyama Prefecture of LONG SHOT PARTY |
| 24east | Jade Coastkitokito |  play_arrow | Kito Kito promotes Toyama Prefecture |
| 25east | But / demo (demonstration) / DEMOOTO (ankoku tairiku jagatara) |  play_arrow | 1980s rock band Dark Continent Jagatara restarts |
| 26east | License to KillNogiwa Yoko |  play_arrow | The life of Yoko Nogiwa, an actress from Ishikawa Prefecture |
| 27east | Unbalance UmbrellaAmemiya Iori, Mizuki Yumeko (Mousou Calibration) |  play_arrow | Moso Calibration’s new song enters the Top 10 |
| 28east | I cried at the udon shop.W.C. Karasu |  play_arrow | W.C. Karasu, wearing two hats in forestry and music |
| 29east | Pico☆Revo ThemePikopiko Reboryūshon |  play_arrow | Pikopiko Revolution Champion |
| 30east | My daughter is getting married.Enzan Jirō |  play_arrow | Enka singer dedicated to welfare activities |
| 31east | Max Toki No. 315NGT48 |  play_arrow | Rika Nakai of NGT48, from Toyama Prefecture. |
| 32east | When Love BeginsFubuki Jun |  play_arrow | Jun Fubuki is better known as an actress than as a singer. |
| 33east | Good Night BabyNarita Kunihiko (Za Kingutōnzu) |  play_arrow | Kunihiko Narita is a member of the King Tones and is from Toyama Prefecture. |
| 34east | It could’ve been anyone, so it could’ve been you.hanage no mori |  play_arrow | Hanage no Mori is a singer-songwriter from Tonami City. |
| 35east | Hokuriku Winter TaleOda Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Oda, a singer from Hokuriku, makes her debut |
| 36east | STARTING OVERYamada Jorin (Aoyama ☆ Sei Hachamecha Haisukūru) |  play_arrow | Yamada Jorin graduated from Mecha-High in 2014. |
| 37east | Ready GoMI-YU |  play_arrow | MI-YU, a singer from Toyama Prefecture |
| 38east | Otsun Soku DASH!Vienolossi |  play_arrow | Derived from the reverse reading of “white shrimp,” an idol originating from Toyama Prefecture |
| 39east | To the lovely city of 47Hashimoto Haruna (AKB48) |  play_arrow | Haruna Hashimoto is an AKB48 member from Toyama Prefecture. |