[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] A roundup of artists, singers, and bands from Hyogo Prefecture (51–60)
Freaks!!!SAPPY
SAPPY was formed in 2012, centered around vocalist Sappi and guitarist/composer Ryohei Tarumoto.
Their stylish pop sound feels like Western music yet retains the approachable charm unique to J-pop.
In the past, they even ran a crowdfunding project to turn every track on their latest album into a music video.
Highly recommended if you like Awesome City Club, moumoon, or Shiggy Jr.!
I got so happy that I couldn’t help myself.SHE IS SUMMER
MICO’s solo project, SHE IS SUMMER.
She was the vocalist of the three-member music group Phenotas, and after the group disbanded, SHE IS SUMMER was launched.
Though the group has changed, her vocals—making the most of her pleasant, distinctive tone that’s been there since the Phenotas era—remain intact.
She lived in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture until she moved to Tokyo in middle school.
However, she says she actually began her music activities—teaching herself piano—not in Hyogo, but after she moved to Tokyo.
SOPHIA
Mitsuru Matsuoka, the vocalist of the visual kei rock band SOPHIA, is from Takasago City in Hyogo Prefecture; drummer Yoshitomo Akamatsu is from Harima Town in Kako District; and keyboardist Keiichi Miyako is from Itami City.
The song in the video, Machi (City), was used as the commercial theme song for the PlayStation game Breath of Fire III.
savage genius
Savage genius is a female vocalist project launched by takumi.
They mainly worked on anime songs.
After several lineup changes, the members became just Aa and takumi.
In 2007, takumi left, turning it into Aa’s solo project.
Both Aa and takumi are from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
[2026] A roundup of artists, singers, and bands from Hyogo Prefecture (61–70)
Love Magic PotionShima-chang
Shima-chang, the bassist of Scanch, is from Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture.
In 2009, he fell down a staircase and suffered serious injuries, and for a time his life hung in the balance.
However, in 2012 he took part in Scanch’s 30th anniversary concert while using a wheelchair.
He is a person loved by everyone.
Slimcat
Slimcat is a rock ’n’ roll band from Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Formed in 2014 at Kwansei Gakuin University around guitarist-vocalist Satoru Ogawa, they released their first mini-album, “American Youth,” in 2017.
Perhaps their funky style is influenced by Ogawa, the vocalist, who grew up overseas? It’s a rock number that evokes a refreshing early-summer breeze.
TOMOMI
TOMOMI, the bassist of the four-piece girls’ band SCANDAL, is from Kakogawa City in Hyogo Prefecture.
She originally belonged to a dance school in Osaka together with NORINA, the drummer, but started playing instruments at the recommendation of an instructor.
SCANDAL was formed by the four of them, including HARUNA and MAMI, who were enrolled at the Nagoya branch of the same school.
TOMOMI also performs with MAMI in a rap duo called “Dobondobondo.”