[2026] Japanese female artists. Trending singers & idols.
What kind of music do you usually listen to?
There are many genres in Japanese music, and I’m sure some of you enjoy listening to songs by female artists.
These days, thanks to subscription services, you can instantly listen to plenty of songs—including any that catch your interest!
In this article, we’ll introduce female artists from Japan, both new and old, including trending singers and idols.
If you find a vocalist you like, be sure to check out their other songs too!
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[2026] Japanese female artists. Trending singers & idols (21–30)
SoupFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara is a singer-songwriter who made her major-label debut in 2015.
If you like female singer-songwriters, there’s a good chance you’ve heard her signature song “Soup” or her cover of Spitz’s classic “Haru no Uta.” And many listeners probably fell for her charm as soon as they heard these tracks! Her voice, with its distinctive smoky resonance, is warm and soothing to listen to.
While she’s often associated with acoustic numbers, she also has cool songs that carry a hint of jazz.
Be sure to give them a listen and find out which tracks you like best!
spring breezeRihwa
Singer-songwriter Rihwa delivers songs imbued with heartwarming messages.
Having studied abroad in Canada during her school years, she began pursuing music in earnest after graduating from high school.
She made her major debut in 2012 and has produced numerous works influenced by Western music, including country.
The hit of Harukaze, released in 2014, captured the hearts of many listeners.
She is an artist whose voice is both powerful and crystal-clear, leaving a gentle impression.
[2026] Japanese female artists: Trending singers & idols (31–40)
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
A three-piece girls’ band formed mainly by members of the light music club, enjoying popularity especially among young female listeners.
After winning an Excellence Award at the high school band championship “EENS ROCK IN HITACHINAKA,” held annually since 2004 on the Water Stage at the Hitachi Seaside Park, they began attracting attention from a wide range of music industry professionals and music fans.
With lyrics that frankly express the real feelings of girls their age and a refreshing rock sound, they continue to evolve and stand as a representative presence among girls’ bands in today’s J-pop scene.
laser beamPerfume
A three-member technopop unit that started out as local idols in Hiroshima Prefecture and has since become so popular nationwide that virtually everyone knows them.
With contemporary, catchy tracks produced by Yasutaka Nakata, systemized yet catchy dance performances, and flashy live productions that blow audiences away, every facet of their work stands on its own as high-quality entertainment.
Their unusually long apprenticeship period for an idol group underpins their skill and grit, making them a standout, truly capable act that sets itself apart from the rest.
AldebaranAI
If you’re looking for a female artist with a soulful, powerful voice, AI is highly recommended! She spent her early teens in Los Angeles, where exposure to authentic gospel and Black music had a major influence on her musical career.
She’s also well-versed in dance, and at 18 she made it through auditions to appear in one of Janet Jackson’s music videos.
Her 12th single, “Story,” released in 2005, reached No.
8 on the Oricon Singles Chart and has since become one of her signature songs.
She’s an artist that fans of soul and R&B should definitely check out!
sixth senseREOL
Singer-songwriter Reol had been steadily building popularity, but the massive hit of Sixth Sense, released in 2020, brought her to a wider audience than ever before.
Interestingly, she had been active since around 2012 under the name Reol (れをる), posting utaite “I tried singing” videos online.
Her appeal lies in a powerful voice with a uniquely distinctive timbre—you can tell it’s her the moment you listen.
In addition to her original songs, if you’re into Vocaloid, be sure to check out her utaite videos as well!
JOYYU-KI
A singer-songwriter who enjoyed immense popularity as the vocalist of the rock band JUDY AND MARY, which disbanded to much regret in 2001 and whose reunion is highly anticipated.
Known since the band days for her distinctive, cute voice—her trademark—and for pop songs in her solo work that differ from the band’s sound, she has won fans regardless of gender.
She has greatly contributed to the evolution and development of female-fronted bands and continues to influence younger generations of bands and singers as a charismatic figure.