[2026] Roundup of Japanese Music Artists and Singers Born in the Year of the Horse
Do you know what year your favorite artist was born? In fact, many artists and singers active in the Japanese music scene were born in the Year of the Horse.
The Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese zodiac, is associated with being energetic, passionate, and naturally charismatic.
You might sense a shared intensity in the music created by artists born in that year.
In this article, we’ve researched widely—from solo singers to members of bands and groups—to spotlight artists born in the Year of the Horse.
Enjoy the surprising discoveries of “Wait, this artist was born in the Year of the Horse too?” and find a new favorite track along the way!
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| [2026] Roundup of Japanese Music Artists and Singers Born in the Year of the Horse | |||
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| 1east | Shut up.Ado | play_arrow | The achievements of Ado, a singer who rose to fame from the internet |
| 2east | instinctShiina Ringo | play_arrow | Ringo Sheena, a genius who captivates with her original music |
| 3east | To the Lightmiwa | play_arrow | miwa is a popular singer known for music that resonates with the heart. |
| 4east | LONELY NIGHTStofubeats | play_arrow | tofubeats is a musician from Kobe |
| 5east | SPARKYoshii Kazuya | play_arrow | Kazuya Yoshii, the rock star of THE YELLOW MONKEY |
| 6east | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | A passionate singer-songwriter from Tochigi |
| 7east | Sentimental KissShio Reira | play_arrow | Leira Shio captivates with literary lyrics and vocals |
| 8east | MHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki, the diva of the Heisei era, with a diverse body of songs |
| 9east | First LoveMichiēda Shunsuke | play_arrow | The diverse activities of Shunsuke Michieda of Naniwa Danshi |
| 10east | EverythingMISIA | play_arrow | Singer MISIA active on the global stage |
| 11east | Team friendsChiba Yūki | play_arrow | Yuki Chiba, active as KOHH. |
| 12east | Ivan the FoolŌtsuki Kenji | play_arrow | Kenji Ohtsuki: An Innovator in Music and Literature |
| 13east | Make you happyRIKU | play_arrow | Activities and Charm of NiziU Member RIKU |
| 14east | Like tonight’s moonMiyamoto Hiroji | play_arrow | Hiroji Miyamoto of Elekashi, a soul-stirring voice |
| 15east | Like when we first metMochida Kaori | play_arrow | Kaori Mochida of Every Little Thing, popular singer |


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