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 | Song of GratitudeORITO |  play_arrow | Mr. Otis Redding and Al Gree… |
| 3east | Slow BalladImawano Kiyoshirō |  play_arrow | Mr. Kiyoshiro Imawano, who formed RC Succession… |
| 4east | Bring me up !Kubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | With solid vocal prowess and a funky sense of rhythm, R… |
| 5east | The RoverTajima Takao (ORIGINAL LOVE) |  play_arrow | Mr. Takao Tajima is soulful, bluesy, and jazzy… |
| 6east | daydreamShiina Jumpei |  play_arrow | The soul si… known as the biological older brother of Ringo Sheena |
| 7east | Sing My SoulUeda Masaki |  play_arrow | One of Japan’s leading soul bands is Ueda… |
| 8east | old diaryWada Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Wada, known as a celebrity and TV host… |
| 9east | FareNaz |  play_arrow | The global audition program “X Facto… |
| 10east | TAXISuzuki Kiyomi |  play_arrow | Ms. Kiyomi Suzuki is the older sister of soul singer Masayuki Suzuki... |
| 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 | Paper MoonOhashi Junko |  play_arrow | A sound inspired by overseas soul music... |
| 13east | Lovers — Road (Intersection)Suzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | A Japanese soul artist known for his trademark sunglasses and mustache... |
| 14east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | Powerful, church-honed vocals from the U.S. are captivating… |
| 15east | Higher LoveMISIA |  play_arrow | A soul singer at the forefront of Japan’s music scene… |
| 16east | something hotSoul Lovers |  play_arrow | The vocalist Mahya belongs to ... |
| 17east | RunawayShaneruzu (Rattsu & Sutā) |  play_arrow | Shanels is the soul singer Masayuki Suzuki... |
| 18east | Good Night BabyZa Kingutonzu |  play_arrow | Popularizing doo-wop’s choral style in Japan… |
| 19east | SOUL SPIRIT PartIIBaburugamu Burazāzu |  play_arrow | Bro. TOM and Bro. KORN... |
| 20east | Soul LadyHirota Mieko |  play_arrow | Like ‘Vacation’ or ‘Sweet Sixteen’… |
| 21east | Lovin’ YouYokoyama Kiichi |  play_arrow | Hailing from Hokkaido, they work in dance-pop and R&B, an— |