[2026] A roundup of artists, singers, and bands from Hyogo Prefecture
Who comes to mind when you think of artists from Hyogo Prefecture?
These days, many people might think of Aimyon, who’s from Nishinomiya.
Kobe is also a city that attracts many people, so there are plenty of rock bands either from Kobe or based there.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of bands, singers, and musicians from Hyogo Prefecture all at once!
You might even discover for the first time, after reading this article, “I didn’t know this person was from Hyogo!!”
We’ve picked broadly across genres and eras, so please take your time and enjoy.
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[2026] Roundup of Artists, Singers, and Bands from Hyogo Prefecture (91–100)
Uchida Yūya
Yuya Uchida, known as a legendary rocker from Hyogo Prefecture, was at the forefront of the rock scene from the 1960s, captivating many fans with his distinctive voice and free-spirited lifestyle.
He made his solo debut in 1970 and produced hits such as “Otokonoko Onnanoko.” In addition to his music career, he was active as an actor and had a profound influence on Japan’s rock world.
In 1978, he won the Japan Record Award for Excellent Album for his record Black and Tan.
He was also known for his outrageous behavior—famously appearing nude at his own wedding in 1986.
He’s an artist recommended for those who want to keep a punk spirit alive.
Hiroyuki Noritake
Hiroyuki Noritake is one of Japan’s foremost drummers.
A native of Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture, he has won the Japan Gold Disc Award in the Jazz category ten times.
His prowess as a drummer is truly top-tier.
In addition to orthodox jazz, he takes on contemporary and experimental pieces as well, so be sure to check out his albums.
kitahara yuka
The gentle piano tones and heart-fluttering lyrics are really cute.
I’m Yuka Kitahara, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture who won the Grand Prix at the “Song for the Life Music Contest.” The appeal lies in the message of the songs, which girls of the same generation can relate to.
Precious thingskitagawa kenichi
Formed with complete strangers on a TV show project, the band Road of Major featured members from a variety of places—Hiroshima, Gunma, and Okinawa among them.
The vocalist, Kenichi Kitagawa, hails from Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture.
Since the band’s breakup in 2007, he has been active locally, holding solo exhibitions in Kobe and appearing at Kobe events and live houses.
He is someone who has influenced many people, and he has surely had a significant impact on Kobe’s rock bands and its youth as well.
Chisa
Chisa, the vocalist of the music unit girl next door, is from Sasayama City in Hyogo Prefecture.
The song in the video, their debut single “Gūzen no Kakuritsu” (Coincidental Probability), was selected as the theme song for Nippon Broadcasting System’s Beijing Olympics coverage.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Shiro Eriko, Yamamoto Ayaka, hoka
The NMB48 members Yuki Azuma, Ayaka Yamamoto, Yumi Ishida, Mai Odan, Eriko Jo, Ayaka Morita, Maria Mizobuchi, Ami Sato, Amiru Yamazaki, Yua Odan, Nao Shinshiro, and Momoka Horinouchi are from Hyogo Prefecture.
As expected from a popular Kansai idol group, quite a few are from there.
Who’s your oshi?
A box without a keyDomoto Koichi
Koichi Domoto of KinKi Kids is from Ashiya City in Hyogo Prefecture.
Although he was apparently born in Nagano Prefecture, he spent his years from kindergarten through junior high school in Ashiya, so he is considered to be from Ashiya, Hyogo.
It’s said that during junior high, he commuted from Ashiya to Tokyo for lessons.