Popular R&B. Japanese Artist Rankings [2026]
R&B is popular around the world and has now become one of the most important genres in the music scene.
Originally a genre that developed from Black music, it’s of course also popular in Japan, and there are many artists influenced by R&B.
This time, we’ll introduce Japanese R&B artists in a popularity ranking.
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Popular R&B: Japanese Artists Ranking [2026] (91–100)
TokyoAme no Parēdo99rank/position
The groovy, crisp guitar cutting is what makes ame no parade’s “Tokyo” stand out.
Although ame no parade made their major-label debut in 2016, this is a single they released in their indie days that same year.
It’s an uplifting track with a forward-driving groove, expressing the feelings they had when leaving their hometown of Kagoshima to move to Tokyo.
Vocalist Kohei Fukunaga has roots in jazz and Black music and reportedly enjoyed listening to artists like Akiko Yano and Hanaregumi.
Too Dear (duet with Tiara)KG100rank/position
A song portraying a poignant yet beautiful confession of love was born as a duet by KG and Tiara.
It’s an R&B ballad marked by deeply felt lyrics and a gently intimate arrangement.
The track delicately captures complex emotions—feelings for a loved one and the fear that such love may go unrequited.
Released as a digital single in February 2010, it captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a recommended listen for those who want to savor both the joy and the bittersweet sorrow of romance at the same time.