Artists from Yamanashi Prefecture: A roundup of talented bands and singers
Spotlight on Bands and Artists from Yamanashi!Yamanashi is a region that has produced many beloved artists across generations, including Toshihiko Tahara, Shinichi Mori, and Remioromen.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists from Yamanashi—from well-known bands and singers to locally rooted singer-songwriters, and even groups whose popularity is rapidly rising.Along with their profiles, we also highlight their signature songs, so take this opportunity to give them a listen!
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[Artists from Yamanashi Prefecture] A roundup introduction to talented bands and singers (11–20)
Spear and ShieldMakita Supōtsu
Makita Sports, known both as a comedian and an actor, hails from Yamanashi City in Yamanashi Prefecture.
His true specialty is a style known as “Oto-Neta,” which fuses music and comedy.
His “songwriting-and-composition impersonations,” in which he sharply analyzes the structure of hit songs, are a unique feat that could only be expressed through his distinctive blend of intellectual humor and love of music.
In addition to performing with his band, Makita Gakkyu, he has showcased his versatility as an actor, winning the Best Newcomer Award at the 55th Blue Ribbon Awards for the 2012 film The Drudgery Train.
Since 2023, he has also based his activities in his hometown of Yamanashi, a testament to the depth of his local pride.
self-sufficient (in love) / someone who’s good at being aloneHanaya
Singer Kaya, born in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
She began playing piano at age five and has perfect pitch, with music centered on J-POP.
Her voice is known as a “holy voice,” brimming with a mysterious charm that seems to purify the hearts of listeners.
In January 2022, she made her major-label debut with the single “The Prince on a White Horse and Rosy Me,” sound-produced by Satoshi Takebe.
Even before her debut, her exceptional vocal ability was well recognized, including winning TV Asahi’s “Music Champ” in 2019.
HellolandLotta（MOS）
Lotta is a tenor saxophonist from Nirasaki City in Yamanashi Prefecture who performs on the world stage.
She belongs to MOS, a neo-concert band that has been active since 2017, whose “Bradan” performances—fusing music and dance—are truly breathtaking.
Some of you may have seen them reach the semifinals on the audition show America’s Got Talent in 2023.
Lotta’s powerful tenor sound and her signature red member color give her a presence that can be called the face of the group.
She’s also deeply connected to her hometown, planning triumphant return concerts under the title “Koshin-sai,” making her activities impossible to ignore.
A Song for Youerica
Erica is a female singer-songwriter from Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Her 2013 release, “A Song for You,” the theme song for MissColle 2014, became a huge hit as a ‘confession song’ and gained strong support from young women.
It reached No.
1 on the DAM★Uta Weekly Ranking.
In 2019, she released “A Song for You 2,” depicting the story five years later, which drew a lot of attention.
With straightforward love songs that resonate with young women as her strength, she continues to be very active today.
If this is the abyss, then you are an angel.Kira Tomohiko
Tomohiko Kira was a Japanese musician also known as a member of the rock unit ZABADAK, which debuted in 1986.
Although he grew up in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, he was originally from Yamanashi Prefecture.
He passed away in July 2016 at the young age of 56.
During his lifetime, in addition to his work with ZABADAK, he focused on composing under his own name.
He also wrote songs for children’s programs such as Inai Inai Baa! and Okaasan to Issho.
His wife, Kimiko Komine, joined ZABADAK as a member in 2011 and has been active as a lyricist.
Snow Falling in OkinawaMiyazawa Kazufumi
He is a singer-songwriter from Kofu City.
He is the vocalist of THE BOOM, but he also pursued solo activities.
He wrote and composed most of THE BOOM’s songs.
“Snow Falling in Okinawa” is a single released in 2001 under the solo name of Kazufumi Miyazawa.
[Artists from Yamanashi Prefecture] A roundup introduction to talented bands and singers (21–30)
MemorySTAY ON SOLID
STAY ON SOLID is a four-piece rock band whose members all have roots in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Since their 2017 reunion, they’ve been crafting song-centric rock with melodies that balance freshness and poignancy, paired with sincere lyrics that speak straight to the heart.
One of their signature tracks, “Memory,” surpassed 10,000 views within two weeks of its music video release, drawing significant attention.
In 2023, after passing an audition, they performed as the opening act for Mt.FUJIMAKI.
It’s also notable that all the members continue their music while working at a ryokan.