A Japanese soul singer. The stirring SOUL OF JAPAN.
Soul music, rooted in gospel and blues, developed in the United States from the 1950s through the 1960s.
In Japan, following the lead of groups like The King Tones and Chanels, it has been incorporated into pop music in various ways.
In this article, we spotlight Japanese soul singers who will grab your heart!
Let’s dive into the appeal of soulful vocalists—their power, rich groove, body-moving rhythms, and undeniable comfort.
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| 1east | Make the ChangeNao Yoshioka |  play_arrow | A soul singer known as the Japanese Alicia Keys... |
| 2east | Bring me up !Kubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | With solid vocal prowess and a funky sense of rhythm, R… |
| 3east | Song of GratitudeORITO |  play_arrow | Mr. Otis Redding and Al Gree… |
| 4east | Slow BalladImawano Kiyoshirō |  play_arrow | Mr. Kiyoshiro Imawano, who formed RC Succession… |
| 5east | old diaryWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Wada, known as a celebrity and TV host… |
| 6east | TAXISuzuki Kiyomi |  play_arrow | Ms. Kiyomi Suzuki is the older sister of soul singer Masayuki Suzuki... |
| 7east | daydreamShiina Jumpei |  play_arrow | The soul si… known as the biological older brother of Ringo Sheena |
| 8east | The RoverTajima Takao (ORIGINAL LOVE) |  play_arrow | Mr. Takao Tajima is soulful, bluesy, and jazzy… |
| 9east | Paper MoonOhashi Junko |  play_arrow | A sound inspired by overseas soul music... |
| 10east | something hotSoul Lovers |  play_arrow | The vocalist Mahya belongs to ... |
| 11east | O2 feat. AIFukuhara Miho |  play_arrow | When it comes to Japan’s soul divas, Miho Fukuhara is the one who comes to mind... |
| 12east | Higher LoveMISIA |  play_arrow | A soul singer at the forefront of Japan’s music scene… |
| 13east | FareNaz |  play_arrow | The global audition program “X Facto… |
| 14east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | Powerful, church-honed vocals from the U.S. are captivating… |
| 15east | Sing My SoulUeda Masaki |  play_arrow | One of Japan’s leading soul bands is Ueda… |
| 16east | RunawayShaneruzu (Rattsu & Sutā) |  play_arrow | Shanels is the soul singer Masayuki Suzuki... |
| 17east | Lovers — Road (Intersection)Suzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | A Japanese soul artist known for his trademark sunglasses and mustache... |
| 18east | Soul LadyHirota Mieko |  play_arrow | Like ‘Vacation’ or ‘Sweet Sixteen’… |
| 19east | Good Night BabyZa Kingutonzu |  play_arrow | Popularizing doo-wop’s choral style in Japan… |
| 20east | SOUL SPIRIT PartIIBaburugamu Burazāzu |  play_arrow | Bro. TOM and Bro. KORN... |
| 21east | Lovin’ YouYokoyama Kiichi |  play_arrow | Hailing from Hokkaido, they work in dance-pop and R&B, an— |