[2026] Half-Japanese Singers/Vocalists: Artists with Overseas Heritage [Active and Notable in Japan]
When you think of half-Japanese or quarter-Japanese singers active in Japan’s music scene, which artists come to mind? Artists with diverse roots are showcasing their talents across genres like rock, pop, and hip-hop.
Their unique sensibilities and expressive power enrich the hearts of listeners.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of artists with overseas heritage, regardless of genre.
We’re also featuring many Gen Z artists, so whether you already have favorites or are looking to discover new talent, you’re sure to enjoy the journey.
Find someone who can add color to your musical life.
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[2026] Half-Japanese Singers/Vocalists: Artists with Overseas Roots [Active and Notable in Japan] (41–50)
If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay
Born to an African American father and a third-generation Korean resident in Japan mother, Crystal Kay has earned strong support from listeners for her powerful, resonant vocals.
In addition to being a trilingual speaker of Japanese, English, and Korean, it’s impressive that she showcases talents beyond singing—she graduated from Sophia University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts.
Furthermore, even after establishing her career as a singer, she took up the guitar to make songwriting easier, making her an artist who combines talent with a strong drive for self-improvement.
flying getAkimoto Sayaka
Sayaka Akimoto, who is half Japanese (father) and half Filipino (mother), is a former member of AKB48.
Many people will recognize her from AKB48’s peak era.
And “Flying Get” is the famous song in which Atsuko Maeda served as the center.
Are Ya ReadyKuroki Meisa
Meisa Kuroki is a multi-talented actress, model, and singer who continues to draw attention for her outstanding figure even after becoming a mother.
She is also well known as the wife of former KAT-TUN member Jin Akanishi.
She is often described as half-Japanese, with a Japanese mother and a Brazilian-American father, but she revealed on a TV program that there is Spanish heritage on her mother’s side, making her technically a quarter.
After debuting as a magazine model in 2004, she expanded into stage productions, TV dramas, and films, and as a singer she has released numerous singles and albums, including “Are Ya Ready.”
Paradise BabyILMARI
ILMARI from RIP SLYME is half Japanese (father) and half Finnish (mother).
This song is very popular as a summer track.
When you listen to Rakuen Baby, it makes you long for summer—and if you listen to it in summer, it’ll get you even more hyped.
It’s that kind of classic.
DREAM RUSHMiyazawa Rie
This is Rie Miyazawa’s “DREAM RUSH.” She’s half Dutch on her father’s side and Japanese on her mother’s side, and it seems many people don’t know she’s mixed.
It was a hugely talked-about hit in the 1980s, and I imagine people in their late 30s to 40s will find it nostalgic.
Crazy about youSekiguchi Mendī
This is Mandy Sekiguchi, a performer from EXILE, who is mixed-race with a Nigerian father and a Japanese mother.
Mandy is also very popular on variety shows.
This song is famous from a commercial, and its choreography is very simple, so at concerts everyone does the moves together and gets hyped.
It’s now one of the most popular songs among EXILE’s tracks.
19Celeina Ann
“19” by Celeina Ann, a half-Japanese (Japanese father, American mother) artist.
She became famous as an active female college student singer-songwriter.
The rhythmic melody and girlish lyrics are very appealing.