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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BoyfriendsGrace VanderWaal
Grace VanderWaal is attracting attention as a new-generation singer-songwriter.
At age 12, she won the audition show America’s Got Talent and instantly joined the ranks of the stars.
Since then, she has continued to flourish, appearing at the Olympic opening ceremony and making her acting debut.
In addition to her beautiful husky voice, her conversational singing style is a major draw, so I hope you’ll keep an eye on her.
Also, be sure to check out her YouTube videos covering other artists’ songs.
On My MindEllie Goulding
This is a single cut from Ellie Goulding’s third album, Delirium, released in 2010.
While the lyrics express complex emotions, the track itself is danceable.
The repeated chorus melody lingers pleasantly in your ears.
No Broken HeartsBebe Rexha
A single released in 2016 by Albanian-American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.
She delivers a beautiful melody with a clear, expansive vocal.
It’s a rhythmic pop song that highlights electronic elements.
Skinny LoveBirdy
Birdy continues to release ballads with a beautiful singing voice, to the point where it’s no exaggeration to call her the queen of ballads.
Despite her youth, her lyrics and delivery feel as if she’s discovered some deeper truth, and they really resonate.
She hasn’t visited Japan yet, but she’s an artist to keep a close eye on going forward.
Fight SongRachel Platten
This is a song from singer-songwriter Rachel Platten’s 2016 debut album, Wildfire.
It became a global hit and is popular in Japan as well.
The song carries a positive message, with an invigorating arrangement that fills you with energy and lifts your spirits when you listen to it.