[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.
Playlist
| [2026] A roundup of artists, singers, and bands from Hyogo Prefecture | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | morning sunaimyon |  play_arrow | A songstress from Nishinomiya who delivers emotion and empathy. |
| 2 | You can’t love all of me.A-ko |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter from Hyogo |
| 3 | Time-Limited Unrequited LoveAtago Kokone, Umibe Akari |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46’s new 6th-generation members are in the spotlight |
| 4 | LONELY NIGHTStofubeats |  play_arrow | A track maker from Kobe gaining attention for their unique music |
| 5 | Our Eternity — A love that, no matter how many times we’re reborn, only wants to hold hands.WEAVER |  play_arrow | A four-member piano rock band from Kobe, creating heartwarming music. |
| 6 | Doki itnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A new idol group from Kansai Jr. |
| 7 | Dive in Your FaithFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas |  play_arrow | A hardcore band of Fear and Loathing |
| 8 | Wake Me UpFurederikku |  play_arrow | Frederic, a catchy rock band. |
| 9 | The Toilet GodUemura Kana |  play_arrow | Singer Kana Uemura, a remarkable talent from Kawanishi City |
| 10 | Yoyogi alienYoung Coco |  play_arrow | The music of the unique/individualistic rapper Young Coco |
| 11 | 《A》BEGINNINGmotozawa seiya, sano masaya |  play_arrow | The rise and growth of an idol group from Kansai |
| 12 | ReluctantlyTakenaka Yuu, negi |  play_arrow | The appeal of Novelbright, a popular young rock band |
| 13 | Hero: Smile, Senior Chopin!Eguchi Saya |  play_arrow | Saya Eguchi of BEYOOOOONDS, an idiosyncratic idol |
| 14 | Kawaramachi StationDoramachikku Arasuka |  play_arrow | An authentic rock band from Kobe, with music brimming with emotion. |
| 15 | Super Go!!!!!Yamatsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Yamatsuka: From Noise Music to a Global Artist |
| 16 | Gotta BeAee! group |  play_arrow | A Kansai-born, multi-talented Aぇ! group on the rise |
| 17 | Bang!MIYAVI |  play_arrow | The appeal of samurai guitarist MIYAVI |
| 18 | Bad NightPanorama Panama Town |  play_arrow | A rock band of Kobe University students, easy-to-listen music |
| 19 | VandalizeTomoya |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's drummer is popular worldwide |
| 20 | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Tōtasu Matsumoto |  play_arrow | Ulfuls, known as being from Kansai, are actually from Nishiwaki City in Hyogo Prefecture. |
| 21 | National Route 2gagaga supi |  | A moving band from Kobe that sings about real life |
| 22 | To the Frontlinesayonara poezi |  play_arrow | Goodbye Poésie: a unique musical style and worldview |
| 23 | Song of LovePsycho le Cému |  play_arrow | Activities of the cosplay band Psycho le Cému |
| 24 | Alstroemeriakomsume |  play_arrow | Kobe-born girls' rock band komsume |
| 25 | KING BROTHERS |  play_arrow | A rock band with an emotional sound |
| 26 | BLjoōbachi |  play_arrow | Queen Bee, a rock band from Kobe with a unique artistic style |
| 27 | Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana |  play_arrow | Kansai-born duo Hana*Hana, popular for their signature song |
| 28 | Konan Yasuha |  play_arrow | Yasuha Kominami, known for her passionate singing voice |
| 29 | [ekou]MASCHERA | ![[ekou]MASCHERA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zqmFunMkC1Y/default.jpg) play_arrow | A visual kei band that represents the 1990s |
| 30 | Skip To Ma Luuuuweek dudus |  play_arrow | The appeal of week dudus, a rapper from Himeji |
| 31 | Double Suicide in One PieceHamasaki Yoko |  play_arrow | Yoko Hamasaki of trauma technopop |
| 32 | JEALOUSYFujisaki Ken’ichi |  play_arrow | Kenichi Fujisaki, a heavyweight in visual kei rock |
| 33 | Tokyo isKadokawa Sarasa |  play_arrow | Sarasa Kadowaki from Himeji, known for her clear, transparent singing voice. |
| 34 | What’s Gonna Be?FIVE NEW OLD |  play_arrow | A stylish rock band from Kobe |
| 35 | KNOCK OUT MONKEY |  play_arrow | A unique rock band that fuses diverse genres |
| 36 | Harbor CarnivalRinana |  play_arrow | Rinana, who is from Kobe, is a singer and model. |
| 37 | Freaks!!!SAPPY |  play_arrow | The pop music group SAPPY |
| 38 | YURIE |  play_arrow | Singer YURIE captivates with her jazzy voice. |
| 39 | Song of Determinationbacho |  play_arrow | Rock band 'Bachou', passion from Himeji |
| 40 | The bandKyūso Nekokami |  play_arrow | Kyuso Nekokami is a band from Kwansei Gakuin University. |
| 41 | YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu |  play_arrow | Hentai Shinshi Club, a genreless unit from Kansai |
| 42 | youKozaka Akiko |  play_arrow | The appeal of Akiko Kosaka, a musician from the Kansai region |
| 43 | Looking 4uNeibiss |  play_arrow | Neibiss from Kobe delivers genreless music. |
| 44 | I love TokyoHanami Zakura Kouki |  play_arrow | An enka singer with roots in the visual kei scene |
| 45 | Everybody Loves The SunshineKuroda Takuya |  play_arrow | The innovative music of jazz trumpeter Takuya Kuroda |
| 46 | A world without youto shiki |  play_arrow | Toshiki, popular on social media, draws attention with songs that evoke empathy. |
| 47 | HERE COMES ANGER FLARESANGER FLARES |  play_arrow | Oi! punk band from Kobe, ANGER FLARES |
| 48 | Baby Leaf |  play_arrow | A Kobe-based band that moves the heart with passionate music |
| 49 | SUMMER PARADEDEPAPEPE |  play_arrow | The origins of the guitar duo DEPAPEPE |
| 50 | WorldEGG BRAIN |  play_arrow | EGG BRAIN brimming with the appeal of punk rock |
| 51 | Gero |  play_arrow | The popularity and activities of Gero, a Nico Nico Douga utaite (cover singer) |
| 52 | Rusty NailHEATH |  play_arrow | X JAPAN’s HEATH: the charm of his Kansai dialect contrast |
| 53 | KIBA、TOSHI |  play_arrow | Local inside-joke MC talk by a band from Kobe |
| 54 | New OrderMASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS |  play_arrow | The rock band that was active in the 2000s, MA… |
| 55 | Morrie |  play_arrow | MORRIE, the DEAD END vocalist active in New York |
| 56 | N’ Shukugawa BOYS |  play_arrow | N’Shukugawa BOYS is a rock band from Hyogo. |
| 57 | Ryoji, Okura |  play_arrow | Music that Daizo from Ketsumeishi captivates with |
| 58 | I got so happy that I couldn’t help myself.SHE IS SUMMER |  play_arrow | MICO from SHE IS SUMMER’s solo activities |
| 59 | SOPHIA |  play_arrow | SOPHIA, a commercial song by a band from Hyogo |
| 60 | savage genius |  play_arrow | Female vocalist project, member transitions |
| 61 | Love Magic PotionShima-chang |  play_arrow | Back from a serious illness: Scanch bassist Shima-chang |
| 62 | Slimcat |  play_arrow | A rock band from Nishinomiya, formed by Kwansei Gakuin University alumni |
| 63 | TOMOMI |  play_arrow | The musical life of TOMOMI, the bassist of SCANDAL |
| 64 | The Republic Scale |  play_arrow | A rock band from Kobe, music that resonates with the heart |
| 65 | The Songbards |  play_arrow | A rock band from Kobe where all four members write and compose songs. |
| 66 | GravityThe fin. |  play_arrow | A rock band from Takarazuka with a chill musical style |
| 67 | I’ll say it tens of thousands of times: I love you.WEST. |  play_arrow | WEST., a seven-member group from the Kansai region, fuses comedy and music. |
| 68 | Supernovaalcott |  play_arrow | alcott, a refreshing pop band from Kobe |
| 69 | Feeling great!!hiroko |  play_arrow | hiroko from mihimaru GT is from Hyogo |
| 70 | ofulover |  play_arrow | ofulover is a fast-paced rock band from Kobe. |
| 71 | itokin |  play_arrow | Itokin, ET-KING member, has passed away. |
| 72 | hometownnikoichi |  play_arrow | Nikoichi, promoting the charms of Hyogo |
| 73 | non |  play_arrow | Starring Non and also excelling in music |
| 74 | Dancing All Nightmonta yoshinori |  play_arrow | Yoshinori Monta, known for his husky voice, has been active. |
| 75 | Not enough abnormality.Arukara |  play_arrow | The eccentric maestros of the rock world, a band hailing from Kobe |
| 76 | An Ruisu |  play_arrow | Diva Ann Lewis fuses rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese pop). |
| 77 | Kida Tarō |  play_arrow | Taro Kida, a popular commercial jingle composer |
| 78 | Saihate HomeSakuramerīmen |  play_arrow | An indie band originating from Kobe, known for its vivid descriptive imagery. |
| 79 | A Love Song Even a Monkey Could Understandsekkusu mashiin |  play_arrow | Sex Machine is a rock band from Hyogo. |
| 80 | disillusionTainaka Ayachi |  play_arrow | Sachi Tainaka, a wide vocal range and powerful lyrics |
| 81 | piko |  play_arrow | Piko enters the charts with the anime Gintama theme song |
| 82 | triangleFurasukotēshon |  play_arrow | Guitar rock band, defined by youthful energy and emotion |
| 83 | If I could become your springPupupu Rando |  play_arrow | A rock band from Kobe that played distinctive music |
| 84 | pepettāzu |  play_arrow | The success of the Kobe-born band, the Pepetters |
| 85 | mina |  play_arrow | A dancer from TWICE, the popular South Korean girl group. |
| 86 | Come to Kobe.Watanabe Furawā |  play_arrow | Watanabe Flower, a fun, pop band from Kobe |
| 87 | Ueda Gen |  play_arrow | Music producer Gen Ueda passes away, mourned by many |
| 88 | Ueno Juri |  play_arrow | A fart-themed song that appeals to kids |
| 89 | Junta Nakama, Takahiro Hamada, Tomohiro Kamiyama, Daiki Shigeoka |  play_arrow | Johnny's WEST, a popular group from Hyogo |
| 90 | manKyūhō Ruriko |  play_arrow | Ruriko Kubo, a singer from Kobe |
| 91 | All of it.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | Sonoko Inoue is a singer from Kobe who is currently active. |
| 92 | Uchida Yūya |  play_arrow | Yuya Uchida, legendary rocker, a maverick soul |
| 93 | Hiroyuki Noritake |  play_arrow | Hiroyuki Noritake, a master jazz drummer |
| 94 | kitahara yuka |  play_arrow | Yuka Kitahara's songs resonate with young women. |
| 95 | Precious thingskitagawa kenichi |  play_arrow | After the band broke up, activities continued in Kobe. |
| 96 | Chisa |  play_arrow | Chisa is popular as the girl next door. |
| 97 | Shiro Eriko, Yamamoto Ayaka, hoka |  play_arrow | 13 NMB48 members from Hyogo Prefecture |
| 98 | A box without a keyDomoto Koichi |  play_arrow | Koichi Domoto of KinKi Kids was raised in Ashiya City. |
| 99 | Special Kissoonishi ryusei |  play_arrow | Ryusei Onishi of Naniwa Danshi is active now. |
| 100 | Okui Aki |  play_arrow | Aki Okui’s clear, translucent vocals and popular anime songs |
| 101 | Okui Masami |  play_arrow | JAM Project’s 15th anniversary commemorative song |
| 102 | Headlong MarchYasuda Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Yasuda of Kanjani Eight is from Amagasaki. |
| 103 | Komatsu Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Komatsu gained popularity with the Detective Conan opening song “Nazo.” |
| 104 | Okamura Yasuyuki |  play_arrow | Yasuyuki Okamura is popular for his distinctive music. |
| 105 | Onda Yoshito |  play_arrow | Yasuhito Onda, the bassist of JUDY AND MARY |
| 106 | BREAK DOWN YA WALLSKazuahara Ryuto |  play_arrow | Ryuto Kazuhara of GENERATIONS, a multi-talented entertainer |
| 107 | Murakami Ponta Shūichi |  play_arrow | Shuichi “Ponta” Murakami, a drummer active in Japan and abroad |
| 108 | Yeah! Super holiday!Matsuura Aya |  play_arrow | Aya Matsuura, a former idol, music that resonates with the heart |
| 109 | Kuwana Masahiro |  play_arrow | Masahiro Kuwana is a musician from Kobe. |
| 110 | POWER GIRLSTakebe Yuna |  play_arrow | The achievements of Yuzuna Takebe, vocalist of E-girls |
| 111 | Hamada Mari |  play_arrow | Actress Mari excels in music and sports. |
| 112 | Ashida Mana |  play_arrow | Mana Ashida, a solo debut song by an artist from Nishinomiya |
| 113 | Odotte Bakari no Kuni |  play_arrow | The appeal of the Kobe-born band Odottebakari no Kuni |
| 114 | Sakamoto Shogo |  play_arrow | Shogo Sakamoto is a musical actor and singer. |
| 115 | kuroneko cherushii |  play_arrow | A band from Kobe is gradually gaining popularity. |
| 116 | Wax MuseumACE |  | Seikima-II is a highly acclaimed rock band. |
| 117 | Joe |  play_arrow | Rock band singer, Jo Inada from Yoka Town |
| 118 | you、shuji |  play_arrow | Janne Da Arc is a band from Kobe. |
| 119 | Oka Midori |  | Midori Oka continues to take on challenges in enka. |