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 introducing talented bands and singers (31–40)
Letter Without an AddresseeOno Meguri
Meguru Ono was a singer from Kofu City who debuted with Victor Records in 1935.
He was a former police officer who became a singer and also served in the military.
He mainly performed wartime songs.
The single Atanaki Tegami (Letter Without an Addressee) was released by Meguru Ono in 1942.
Under this EarthIshihara Shinichi
A singer and voice actor from Kofu City who has been active since 1983.
He has performed numerous anime theme songs, including for the Super Sentai series, the Kamen Rider series, and the Ultra Series.
"Kono Chikyuu no Shita de" is a track included on the album "b・m・b," released in 1996.
Koorogi Bridgefuefuki momoka
Fuesuki Momoka is an enka singer from Yamanashi Prefecture who made her professional debut in 2004.
She debuted as part of the female duo Ai & Momoka, but has been performing solo since 2009.
Since 2014, she has been singing her “Bridge Series.” Koorogi Bridge is a single that was released in 2016.
Mt. Fuji is Japan’s mother.Mochizuki Gorō
Goro Mochizuki is a composer from Yamanashi Prefecture.
He has written songs for many singers, including Ichiro Toba, Takashi Hosokawa, and Sayuri Ishikawa, with his total number of compositions exceeding 1,500.
Mochizuki himself has also served as a representative of the Teichiku Music Competition and has performed songs such as “Fuji wa Nihon no Okaasan” (Mt.
Fuji Is Japan’s Mother).
Rain in the heart.Nagata Anna (Aida Anna)
Anna Aida is a female singer-songwriter from Yamanashi Prefecture.
She has been active as a skilled singer, including being selected as one of the ten finalists in the CROOZ blog-sponsored “Asian Diva Audition.” She is known for a powerful vocal presence that belies her height of 149 cm.
After passing an audition in 2017, she ended her activities as Anna Aida and began performing as Anna Nagata, joining the mature-style idol group DREAMING MONSTER.
Her member color is red, and she is the youngest in the group.
[Artists from Yamanashi Prefecture] A comprehensive introduction to talented bands and singers (41–50)
Precious MelodyOhtaki Yuko
Yuko Otaki is a singer from Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
In 1978, she won the Miss Seventeen Contest, which also featured Seiko Matsuda and Saki Kubota, and made her debut in 1979 with “A BOY.” In 1987, she re-debuted by forming the vocal group AMAZONS with Kumi Saito and Tomoko Yoshikawa.
As a chorus singer, she joined tours by prominent artists such as Yumi Matsutoya and Toshinobu Kubota, earning significant attention.
Today, alongside her work with AMAZONS and continued participation as a tour backing vocalist, she is also active as a vocal coach.
Kofu Station North Exit CinemaIzumi Shota
Shota Izumi is an enka singer from Kofu City who made his professional debut in 2004.
Before debuting, he performed as the vocalist of a local amateur band.
‘Kofu Station North Exit Cinema’ is a single by Shota Izumi released by Holiday Japan in 2014.