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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 of talented bands and singers
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1eastAll of the YouthShimura Masahiko
All of the YouthShimura Masahikoplay_arrow
Masahiko Shimura’s music from Fujifabric
2eastWhite WindShintarō
White WindShintarōplay_arrow
National debut with “White Wind,” a Mount Fuji–themed piece.
3eastpowder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
A band from Yamanashi, famous for their signature song “Konayuki.”
4eastHold Me TonightTahara Toshihiko
Hold Me TonightTahara Toshihikoplay_arrow
Toshi-chan thrives as an idol singer.
5eastIsland SongTHE BOOM
Island SongTHE BOOMplay_arrow
THE BOOM popularized Okinawan music nationwide.
6eastTo tell you the truth,kayayu- (yangusukinii)
To tell you the truth,kayayu- (yangusukinii)play_arrow
Young Skinny, a rock band popular among young people
7eastEvery day is a good dayFujimaki Ryota
Every day is a good dayFujimaki Ryotaplay_arrow
Ryota Fujimaki, former vocalist of Remioromen, currently pursuing a solo career
8eastMotherMori Shinichi
MotherMori Shinichiplay_arrow
Enka singer Shinichi Mori, 48 appearances on Kōhaku
9eastBlueberry Nightshattori (makaroni enpitsu)
Blueberry Nightshattori (makaroni enpitsu)play_arrow
The rock band Macaroni Empitsu, popular among young people
10eastThe Door of SmilesMiura Tomokazu
The Door of SmilesMiura Tomokazuplay_arrow
Tomokazu Miura, the handsome actor from Kōshū
11eastWave feat. C.O.S.A.Dangaryu
Wave feat. C.O.S.A.Dangaryuplay_arrow
Rapper Dengaryu, a musician from Yamanashi
12eastI have to live on tomorrow too.OUTLAW
I have to live on tomorrow too.OUTLAWplay_arrow
OUTLAW, a rock band from the Southern Alps
13eastCute Girlfriendsyudou
Cute Girlfriendsyudouplay_arrow
syudou’s music reflects society
14eastJust because, you know.matsuri
Just because, you know.matsuriplay_arrow
Matsuri, a local singer-songwriter popular on social media
15eastSpear and ShieldMakita Supōtsu
Spear and ShieldMakita Supōtsuplay_arrow
Makita Sports fuses music and comedy
16eastself-sufficient (in love) / someone who’s good at being aloneHanaya
self-sufficient (in love) / someone who’s good at being aloneHanayaplay_arrow
The absolute pitch singer, Kaya, makes her major debut.
17eastHellolandLotta(MOS)
HellolandLotta(MOS)play_arrow
Local-born tenor saxophonist active on the world stage
18eastA Song for Youerica
A Song for Youericaplay_arrow
A female singer from Yamanashi known for popular love songs
19eastIf this is the abyss, then you are an angel.Kira Tomohiko
If this is the abyss, then you are an angel.Kira Tomohikoplay_arrow
Tomohiko Kira of ZABADAK, a composer who was active in music.
20eastSnow Falling in OkinawaMiyazawa Kazufumi
Snow Falling in OkinawaMiyazawa Kazufumiplay_arrow
Kazufumi Miyazawa is a musician from Yamanashi.
21eastMemorySTAY ON SOLID
MemorySTAY ON SOLIDplay_arrow
A rock band from Yamanashi, struggling through music and running an inn
22eastThis wonderful worldQwai
This wonderful worldQwaiplay_arrow
Rock band “Qwai” from Kofu
23eastUnder the big onionSanpuraza Nakano-kun
Under the big onionSanpuraza Nakano-kunplay_arrow
Nakano-kun is the vocalist of the rock band Bakufu Slump.
24eastOrionabaranchi
Orionabaranchiplay_arrow
A rock band from Yamanashi with moving songs.
25eastKing of SolitudeSagano Yuuki
King of SolitudeSagano Yuuki
A singer-songwriter from Yamanashi, currently active.
26eastDaisy RainyJIJIM
Daisy RainyJIJIMplay_arrow
The Appeal of JIJIM, a Rock Band from Yamanashi
27eastRainbow RoadKOTA
Rainbow RoadKOTAplay_arrow
A person from the countryside gains nationwide popularity in R&B.
28eastCALLINGTHE NO EAR
CALLINGTHE NO EARplay_arrow
A passionate punk rock band from Yamanashi
29eastnever wake upwarcry
never wake upwarcryplay_arrow
The challenge of the Kofu-born rock band warcry
30eastdateSaitō Sōma
dateSaitō Sōmaplay_arrow
Voice actor and singer Soma Saito: a uniquely expressive music career
31eastAll up to UHosoda Ramu
All up to UHosoda Ramuplay_arrow
A singer from the Avex School, a highly skilled artist
32eastSeeds of “Like”Sabata Aika
Seeds of “Like”Sabata Aikaplay_arrow
AKB48’s Ayaka Sahohama’s catchphrase is attractive.
33eastSelf-portrait of an invisible manFuji no an
Self-portrait of an invisible manFuji no anplay_arrow
Fujino An's 2nd single
34eastSong of YouthFIVE PEACE
Song of YouthFIVE PEACEplay_arrow
A rock band from local Kofu that stays true to its convictions
35eastUniteMisawa Sachika
UniteMisawa Sachikaplay_arrow
Voice actress and singer from Yamanashi, Sachika Misawa, makes her debut.
36eastLetter Without an AddresseeOno Meguri
Letter Without an AddresseeOno Meguriplay_arrow
The journey of wartime singer Meguru Ono
37eastUnder this EarthIshihara Shinichi
Under this EarthIshihara Shinichiplay_arrow
A singer and voice actor known for anime theme songs
38eastKoorogi Bridgefuefuki momoka
Koorogi Bridgefuefuki momokaplay_arrow
Momoka Fuefuki, an enka singer from Yamanashi
39eastMt. Fuji is Japan’s mother.Mochizuki Gorō
Mt. Fuji is Japan’s mother.Mochizuki Gorōplay_arrow
Composer from Yamanashi, produced many pieces
40eastRain in the heart.Nagata Anna (Aida Anna)
Rain in the heart.Nagata Anna (Aida Anna)play_arrow
Anna Nagata from Yamanashi, known for her powerful singing voice
41eastPrecious MelodyOhtaki Yuko
Precious MelodyOhtaki Yukoplay_arrow
The career of Yuko Ohtaki, a singer from Yamanashi
42eastKofu Station North Exit CinemaIzumi Shota
Kofu Station North Exit CinemaIzumi Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Izumi, an enka singer from Kofu
43eastI miss youKobayashi Kiyomi
I miss youKobayashi Kiyomiplay_arrow
Kiyomi Kobayashi, a singer from Yamanashi
44eastRoyal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise ~Remember Me Again~Tou no Sayumi
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise ~Remember Me Again~Tou no Sayumiplay_arrow
Idol singer’s debut single remains unreleased
45eastKiss me on the cheek.Mizukoshi Keiko
Kiss me on the cheek.Mizukoshi Keikoplay_arrow
A singer from Yamanashi, known for the hit song “Kiss Me on the Cheek.”
46eastSnow-Weeping TsugaruShimizu Mariko
Snow-Weeping TsugaruShimizu Marikoplay_arrow
Mariko Shimizu, an enka singer from Kofu
47eastWhat you wantTanaka Akira
What you wantTanaka Akiraplay_arrow
Akira Tanaka, an enka singer from Showa Town
48eastYour BluesYabuki Ken
Your BluesYabuki Kenplay_arrow
Husky-voiced singer wins the grand prize with debut single
49eastWonderful LieKomeiji Hiroya
Wonderful LieKomeiji Hiroyaplay_arrow
A singer-songwriter from Yamanashi who performs with acoustic guitar and vocals (solo accompaniment).
50eastA thousand flowers, a thousand skiesKiyota Manami
A thousand flowers, a thousand skiesKiyota Manamiplay_arrow
Singer Manami Kiyota from Hokuto City makes her debut