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Beyond the boundaries of hip-hop, the presence of female rappers—appearing on main stages at music festivals and headlining venues like the Nippon Budokan—has grown more influential than ever in Japan’s music scene and culture.
In 2024, the modern queen of hip-hop, Awich, was prominently featured in the U.S.
edition of GQ, which is still fresh in our minds.
And in the 2020s, a wave of talented Gen Z female rappers has been emerging one after another.
In this article, we introduce a range of domestic female rappers, from promising newcomers to seasoned veterans.
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[2026] A Roundup of Notable Domestic Female Rappers (1–10)
Stronger (feat. Awich)LANA
LANA is a female rapper/singer from Kanagawa, based in the Shonan area.
Raised by a single mother, she honed her vocal skills from a young age under the influence of her music-loving mom.
She began releasing music on SoundCloud in 2020 and has earned strong support from many young listeners for her powerful, husky voice and genre-defying style.
In 2024, she was selected for Forbes JAPAN’s 30 UNDER 30, cementing her status as a leading young artist.
She has been highly active, collaborating with her brother LEX and with Awich, and launching her independent label, LANA MUSIC.
In April 2025, she is set to headline a solo concert at the Nippon Budokan, achieving the milestone of becoming the youngest artist in the hip-hop scene to perform there.
Ride or Die (Prod. Lion Melo)Litty
Litty skillfully weaves in keywords that symbolize today’s digital society, capturing youth culture with sharp insight.
Debuting in September 2024, her music is rooted in hip-hop while blending elements of pop and R&B into a fresh crossover style.
Her debut music video racked up over 160,000 views within just a few weeks of its release, quickly drawing widespread attention.
Collaborations with accomplished artists like Young zetton, MIKADO, and JAKEN, along with her partnership with producer Lion Melo, result in a polished sound that further highlights her appeal.
Combined with her approachable personality and active engagement with fans on social media, expectations are rising for her as a leading figure in the new generation of the music scene.
shameless; indecentchanmina
The rapper Chanmina, who now commands overwhelming props as an icon for teenagers, has risen from “Beyoncé of Nerima” to one of Japan’s leading female rappers—a feat achievable solely thanks to her exceptional talent.
Many of you may already know this, but she not only balances high-level vocal and rap skills; she also excels in arrangement and composition.
Her ever more refined musicality is impossible to ignore.
As a trilingual artist, we can’t help but hope she will continue to make her mark on the global stage.
Boss Bitch (Remix) feat.LANA & Elle Teresa7!!
7, an artist based in Wakayama who’s drawing attention for her distinctive musical style, is a new-generation hip-hop artist known for lyrics incorporating mumble rap and melodious beats.
She released her first EP, “7-11,” in 2022, captivating many listeners as a fresh talent.
She has continued to drop numerous tracks, and in 2023 she proved her ability by being selected as a finalist on the music audition show “Rap Star Tanjou 2023.” It’s also intriguing that she originally aimed to become a soccer player in her childhood before switching to rapping after watching a live performance video by Awich.
With lyrics that vividly depict the landscape of contemporary society and as a new talent emerging from outside the major urban centers, she’s an artist highly recommended for those drawn to fresh, forward-looking sounds.
TSUBASA feat. Yomi JahAwich
Awich, a rapper from Okinawa who boasts overwhelming skill in Japan’s female rap scene.
Her English pronunciation is nearly flawless, and she’s highly regarded not only for her rapping but also for her vocals.
Because many of the songs topping the scene are quite provocative, a lot of people might see her as eccentric and aggressive.
While she certainly has those elements, at her core she’s a lyricist.
You can hear her lyrics filled with beautiful words in “TSUBASA feat.
Yomi Jah.”
Hellish Panorama feat. NIPPSNENE
NENE, a female rapper who’s been earning props from young people as a member of Yurufuwa Gang.
Even while thriving in the mainstream scene, she’s known for her wild character—dropping tracks themed around “that white stuff” and “that green stuff” without batting an eye.
She’s not the type who wins you over with technical rap skill, but rather with hard-hitting themes and strong messages as her weapon.
A lot of people probably love that unrestrained side of her.
She’s the kind of rapper whose impact hits you more when you read back the lyrics than when you just listen to the melody, so when you check out her music, try listening with the lyric sheet in hand.
Wifey (Feat. Lil Keed)Elle Teresa
Elle Teresa is a female rapper from Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
She most fully embodies what it means to be a female rapper.
That’s because she actually dislikes the type of female rappers who, in a hip-hop scene widely viewed as a male domain, adopt an aggressive style to compete with men.
Without forcing anything or putting on a front, she pushes her femininity to the forefront—a style that reflects strong conviction and consistency, and is very appealing.
Her tracks are largely trap that highlights feminine vibes.
Since most of her songs have a dark, deep atmosphere, drill fans should definitely check her out!