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Pick up bands, artists, and singers from Wakayama Prefecture!

When you hear “an artist from Wakayama Prefecture,” who comes to mind?Wakayama is home to many captivating spots, from the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes to Nanki-Shirahama.Beyond its famous sights and specialties, the region has produced numerous charismatic singers as well.In this article, we shine a spotlight on bands and singers from Wakayama Prefecture, introducing each artist’s appeal along with their signature songs.You might discover, “I didn’t know this person was from Wakayama!”Enjoy reading to the end.

Playlist

Pick up bands, artists, and singers from Wakayama Prefecture!
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1miracleIno Toshiharu
miracleIno Toshiharuplay_arrow
A music artist born in Cebu and raised in Wakayama
2Boss Bitch7!!
Boss Bitch7!!play_arrow
Rapper 7 from Wakayama draws attention with his unique music.
3Sounds goodShiozaki Taichi
Sounds goodShiozaki Taichiplay_arrow
Artist Taichi Shiozaki’s achievements and challenges
4ENVYMIKADO
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The achievements of MIKADO, a rapper from Wakayama
5HONEYHyde
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hyde: A captivating rock vocalist from Kansai
6PhoenixHarada Namito
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From Wakayama, Enka Gen Z rising star Harada Namito
724karats GOLD GENESISGotō Takuma
24karats GOLD GENESISGotō Takumaplay_arrow
Takuma Goto, active in dance
8God of RomanceHirose Kōmi
God of RomanceHirose Kōmiplay_arrow
The Winter Queen: The Allure of Kōmi Hirose’s Singing Voice
9Woman ~from “W’s Tragedy”Kawashima Keiji
Woman ~from “W’s Tragedy”Kawashima Keijiplay_arrow
Keiji Kawashima, a pop singer with depth
10signpostYamanishi Akari
signpostYamanishi Akariplay_arrow
Akari Yamazaki, enka solo debut, love for her hometown
11forget-me-notatagi
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Atagi from Awesome City Club is from Wakayama.
12Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimi
Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimiplay_arrow
Yoshimi Tendo is an enka singer from Wakayama.
13O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumiplay_arrow
Fuyumi Sakamoto is active as an enka singer and actress.
14Sly womanhatake
Sly womanhatakeplay_arrow
Mr./Ms. Hatake, a versatile musical artist
15RealizeTamaki Nami
RealizeTamaki Namiplay_arrow
Nami Tamaki: aspiring musician, actress, and dancer
16Go, my hometown!Yabushita Masato
Go, my hometown!Yabushita Masatoplay_arrow
A singer-songwriter from Wakayama with a deep attachment to their hometown
17Don’t lose your passionUinzu Hirasaka
Don't lose your passionUinzu Hirasakaplay_arrow
Yoshihisa Hirasaka, the leader of Winds Hirasaka
18A woman… a solo journeyTagawa Toshi-mi
A woman… a solo journeyTagawa Toshi-miplay_arrow
At 13, won the Grand Prix at the Nagasaki Song Festival, showcasing talent.
19dancerKita Koji
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The achievements and appeal of Koji Kita of Four Leaves
20ESCAPEKashiyama Kei
ESCAPEKashiyama Keiplay_arrow
The musical life of MOON CHILD’s drummer
21scenario.Buzz cut sheep
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Rock band Buzz cut sheep from Wakayama
22Dying countryDRAW INTO DISORDER
Dying countryDRAW INTO DISORDERplay_arrow
The Appeal of the Grunge Rock Band DRAW
23MagnoliaHEAD SPEAKER
MagnoliaHEAD SPEAKERplay_arrow
A four-member punk rock band from Wakayama
24Song of ContinuationEnka
Song of ContinuationEnkaplay_arrow
Madoka with a translucent, clear singing voice, from Wakayama
25sharing an umbrellaKawahara Koki
sharing an umbrellaKawahara Kokiplay_arrow
Koki Kawahara, a captivating singer of acoustic guitar and vocals
26As plannedchaacha
As plannedchaachaplay_arrow
Masked rapper Chao Chao is on the rise.
27people of olden timesTanabe Daizō
people of olden timesTanabe Daizōplay_arrow
Daizo Tanabe, who switched careers from a local government employee to an enka singer
28Our HistoryNishitsukasa
Our HistoryNishitsukasaplay_arrow
Tsukasa Nishi, a singer-songwriter formerly of Honey & B-Boys
29MEGA SHAKE IT!Yamasaki Seiya
MEGA SHAKE IT!Yamasaki Seiyaplay_arrow
A band's vocalist born out of employment hardship
30Yhoo!You’re!Yhoo!Furuie Manabu
Yhoo!You're!Yhoo!Furuie Manabuplay_arrow
Gaku Furuya is a rapper from Wakayama.
31With tenderness for sorrowSakai Ayumi
With tenderness for sorrowSakai Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Sakai transitions from model to singer
32To the lovely city of 47AKB48 Team8
To the lovely city of 47AKB48 Team8play_arrow
Ruka Yamamoto, from Wakayama, Team 8 member
33Nana-iro DanceNegishi Karen
Nana-iro DanceNegishi Karenplay_arrow
Karen Negishi of Tako Lane, from Wakayama
34Ieyan★ComplexZagaDa
Ieyan★ComplexZagaDa
Wakayama-born idol group ZagaDa is on hiatus
35Precious WordsButterfly Kiss
Precious WordsButterfly Kissplay_arrow
Mitsuko Enomoto: Balancing Music and Nursing
36Awaji Island OnionsSDN48 Andaagāruzu B
Awaji Island OnionsSDN48 Andaagāruzu Bplay_arrow
A member of the idol group SDN48, originally from Wakayama.
37Song of Amida BabaAkashiya Sanma
Song of Amida BabaAkashiya Sanmaplay_arrow
Introduce Sanma’s hometown and his signature songs.
38Divine SongPhantasmagoria
Divine SongPhantasmagoriaplay_arrow
KISAKI’s band takes the top spot with their final hit song
39Be careful with love.Shima Ryohei
Be careful with love.Shima Ryoheiplay_arrow
Ryohei Shima from Wakayama, his captivating musical activities
40Looking back nowYuzuki
Looking back nowYuzukiplay_arrow
Yuzuki, a solo singer with a clear, translucent voice
41Troubleminobe arisa
Troubleminobe arisaplay_arrow
Saved by Arisa Minobe’s music
42Invisible goalMinami Tsutomu
Invisible goal 南努play_arrow
Minami Tsutomu, a singer-songwriter from Wakayama
43end creditssugimoto sensha
end creditssugimoto senshaplay_arrow
A singer from Wakayama, known for their distinctive musical style
44Future Yeah!Fun×Fam
Future Yeah!Fun×Famplay_arrow
Wakayama-born local idol group
45China NightsKo Bihō
China NightsKo Bihōplay_arrow
Meiho Ko, a singer from Wakayama, makes her debut.
46Lovestruck Golden Peach PieNagāru
Lovestruck Golden Peach PieNagāruplay_arrow
An idol group from Wakayama, promoting the region’s attractions
47BRAND NEW STORYToukyou Pafōmansu Dōru
BRAND NEW STORYToukyou Pafōmansu Dōruplay_arrow
Idol Futaba Tachibana debuts with the new TPD
48Let’s go on a trip!!!nakano taiki
Let's go on a trip!!!nakano taikiplay_arrow
Music that depicts Taiki Nakano’s heart
49roadshowfurudokei
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Antique Clock James Nishida, a solo artist from Wakayama