Bands and Singers from Yamaguchi Prefecture | From Superstars to Rising New Artists, All in One Go
Yamaguchi Prefecture, which also serves as the gateway between Honshu and Kyushu, is a land rich in nature, home to sights like the Kintai Bridge and the giant limestone cavern Akiyoshido.
Its cuisine is also in the spotlight, featuring seafood such as fugu (pufferfish) and hamo (conger pike), as well as specialties like kawara soba.
In this article, we’ll introduce bands, singers, and artists from Yamaguchi! Yamaguchi has also produced several prime ministers, including Hirobumi Ito and Aritomo Yamagata.
The lineup of artists is truly diverse.
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Bands and singers from Yamaguchi Prefecture | A comprehensive introduction from super-popular artists to rising newcomers (21–30)
Daydreamin’Taniyama Kisho
Kishō Taniyama, who works as a voice actor and singer, is from Ube City in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
He released his 1st single, “Daydreamin’,” as his debut single.
The title track was used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Sukisho” (full title: “Suki na Mono wa Suki Dakara Shōganai!!”).
More than the words ‘I love you’…Fujishige Masataka
Masataka Fujishige, who works as a singer and actor, is from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
He released “Aishiteru nante kotoba yori…” as his debut single, and the title track was used as the opening theme for the TV Asahi drama “Otōsan wa Shinpai-shō” and the ending theme for “Sensei wa Wagamama.”
beautiful survivorDOPING PANDA(YUTAKA FURUKAWA)
Yutaka Furukawa is a musician from Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
He formed DOPING PANDA in 1997 and served as the frontman until the band disbanded in 2012, after which he began his solo career in 2013.
Influenced by hard rock such as Led Zeppelin, he has been active as a guitarist, including participating in Base Ball Bear’s tours.
Fans of DOPING PANDA are called “Dopamaniacs,” while fans of Yutaka Furukawa are known as “Yutakamaniacs.” Although he has wide connections with fellow rock musicians, his passionate interview with Gotoh from ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION on CINRA.NET—despite the two reportedly not getting along—is a must-read.
Love! Love! Skip!HKT48 (Murashige Anna · Komori Yui)
HKT48 is an idol group representing Kyushu and a sister group of AKB48.
Among its members, Anna Murashige and former member Yui Komori are from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Anna Murashige’s mother is Russian, and she’s affectionately known by the nickname “Aanya,” which comes from Russian.
In 2016, drawing on that heritage, she was appointed a Yamaguchi PR Special Envoy for Japan–Russia friendship.
She has an outgoing personality, is full of warmth, and feels very approachable! Yui Komori moved from HKT48 to GALETTe, and is now active in a group called “Tenkou Shoujo Kagekidan” (Transfer Student Girls Song Troupe).
On Instagram, both of them show a stylish, cool side while also brimming with adorable charm.
maskLino
Lino transforms her own experiences into the power of song, inspiring courage in her listeners.
She is a singer from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture who began her musical journey after facing a serious illness.
Now based in Shunan City, she delivers uplifting pop and rock.
In 2020, she produced her original album “THANKS MILLION,” with signature songs including “Live in the Moment” and “Unbroken.” That same August, she was appointed a Shunan City Tourism Ambassador.
Her work spans a wide range, from entrance themes for professional athletes to official theme songs for local governments.
Her voice, imbued with the strength to overcome adversity, is sure to resonate with anyone seeking a supportive push forward.
Polaroid of MidsummerMIKKO
Singer-songwriter MIKKO is known for her community-rooted activities in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Born in Shunan City, she studied vocal performance and gospel at a music college before making her debut in November 2009 with the single “DEVOTION.” Since 2012, she has based her activities in her hometown and has also worked as a radio personality.
Her deep love for her hometown has captured many hearts, as seen in her appointment as Kudamatsu Tourism Ambassador and her provision of an official theme song for the J.League club Renofa Yamaguchi FC.
Her warm music, which brings smiles to listeners, is sure to energize you for tomorrow.
MAGICgure（HAWAIIAN6）
In HAWAIIAN6, a band that stays true to melodic hardcore, the one delivering those thunderous bass lines is Gure, who hails from Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
After his activities with TOAST, he officially joined the band in April 2014.
Formed in 1997, the band solidified its place in the scene with releases like the 2000 mini-album “FANTASY.” Gure also has a charmingly multifaceted side—he’s a collector who owns around 200 pairs of sneakers and a sauna enthusiast.
The beautiful melodies that shine through their impassioned sound continue to capture the hearts of many.