[2026] Japanese female artists. Trending singers & idols.

No, it’s fine.Mirei Touyama

Mirei Touyama 'Iya Iiya' Music Video

Mirei Toyama is a female singer-songwriter known for skillfully incorporating R&B into J-pop.

Many of you might know her from “Dear My Boo,” an answer song to Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo.” Her discography spans stylish, cool tracks and songs with simple accompaniment, but her distinctive charm lies in her clear, soaring high notes.

She’s an artist I especially recommend to those who regularly listen to J-pop.

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Hane Keisuke

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Ayaka – Crescent Moon

A singer-songwriter who, even before their official debut, held solo shows mainly at live venues in the Shibuya area and has released numerous hit songs thanks to their extraordinary potential.

The gospel music performed in the film Sister Act, which they saw as a child, became the root of their current vocal style; you can hear that influence in a voice that feels delicate within its power.

While their chord progressions and arrangements show a clear influence from Western music, their lyrics vividly evoke scenes, enabling them to continually create highly refined J-pop.

They are an artist widely supported by listeners across a broad spectrum.

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Hoshino Takashi

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I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]

A song about unrequited love, sung with a clear, high-toned voice, that captures the struggle between wanting to take a step forward and the fear that holds you back—the bittersweet feelings of love.

She wields her voice with complete freedom; there are even tracks sung solely in a low register that you’d never expect from this piece.

Listening through the album, some listeners will be surprised by the variety of her expressive styles.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Ninja Re Bang Bang

It’s no exaggeration to say that she is the one who built Japan’s “kawaii” culture.

As a pop icon, her overseas popularity shows no sign of waning, and the number of passionate international fans who have fully mastered her catchy songs and distinctive choreography continues to grow.

No StarsYuka

Yuka – No Stars (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Yuka made her major debut with the 2022 single “lullaby.” She spent her early childhood in the United States and Switzerland, and began pursuing music after being inspired by musicals and Broadway shows.

In 2019, she received the Special Jury Prize at the music audition “NEW CINEMA PROJECT.” Her smooth, fluid vocals—imbued with the influence of Western music—have drawn attention.

Alongside songs with a contemporary atmosphere, she is an artist who evokes new possibilities in music.

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mutō

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Save meNishiuchi Mariya

Mariya Nishiuchi / 4th single “Save me” MUSIC VIDEO

Mariya Nishiuchi is a multi-talented artist—actress, model, and singer-songwriter.

She made a dazzling debut in August 2014 with the single “LOVE EVOLUTION.” That same year, she earned prestigious accolades, including the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist and the Japan Cable Awards’ Newcomer Award.

Many of her songs capture the emotions of girls in love, and she released several works in the mid-2010s.

Her broad musicality is another draw, as she has also taken on dance music.

She values connecting with fans through social media, sharing her authentic, down-to-earth self.

With her clear, translucent voice and friendly personality, she’s an artist I recommend to listeners of all ages.