Popular female Western music artists in Japan. Recommended famous overseas divas and singers.
The Western music scene is changing rapidly.
Some of you might feel it’s hard to keep up with the times.
For those people, we’ve put together a feature on female Western artists who are popular in Japan!
We’re not just introducing the artists—we also cover their backgrounds, unique traits, and why they’re particularly popular in Japan.
We focus on the latest artists who match current trends, so it’s also a must-read for anyone who simply wants to discover new Western music!
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Popular female Western music artists in Japan. Overseas divas and recommended famous singers (21–30)
A Thousand YearsChristina Perri
The film Twilight, which caused a sensation in Japan and sparked the global vampire craze.
This song, used as its theme, is what brought Christina to popularity.
Some of her other tracks were also used in the American TV series Glee.
I Have NothingWhitney Houston
Her fan base is extremely diverse, and she is a ‘Western pop queen’ who once stood at the forefront of the music scene alongside Madonna.
Her ageless, soaring, smooth voice and powerful singing style keep winning people over—now as much as in the past.
HurtChristina Aguilera
Christina’s weight has fluctuated over the years, but her singing voice is widely acclaimed.
She also showcased her acting ability in the film Burlesque.
She’s a formidable talent, ranking 58th on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Singers in history.
Lost BoyRuth B
This is the debut song by Russ B, a Canadian singer-songwriter who gained attention and rose to fame on Vine.
He sings gently while playing the piano, and the soothing tone makes it a very captivating track.
So WhatP!nk
It’s a song by American singer-songwriter Pink from her 2008 album “Funhouse,” released as a single.
It portrays a strong female image and is an energetic, punchy rock number that really gets you pumped up.