Kana Hanazawa 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival Ceremony photo By Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan Wikimedia

10 Most Famous Japanese Female Singers


 

In Japan, we have many famous Female singers who are talented. For the past few years to date, Japanese music has risen all over the world. Japanese music is popular with both adults and children. It is hard to avoid meaningful and educative Japanese Music.

The Japanese Singers are unique when it comes to their music which has a sweet melody making them popular. Japanese music is a must-listen despite the part of the world you come from. Once you start listening to them trust me no turning back, you will find yourself wanting to listen to more and more.

The following are the 10 Japanese Female singers who have been entertaining Japan and the entire world with their unique talent.

1. Suzuka Nakamoto

Suzuka Nakamoto Photo By Drew de F Fawkes Wikimedia

Suzuka Nakamoto is widely known as a member of the Kawaii metal band Babymetal. She is a Japanese famous singer, songwriter and model born on December 20, 1997. It is interesting to know that Suzuka Nakamoto is a member of three different musical groups.

Some of her songs include Megitsune in 2014, Road of Resistance in 2014, Divine Attack in 2022, Pa Pa Ya in 2019, Catch Me If You Can, and Headbangeeeerrrrr!!!! In 2014 among others.

2. Sola Aoi

Sola Aoi was born in April 26, 1981, in Kanagawa, Japan. Despite being a successful singer, she is a famous actress as well. Aoi has been featured in more than 600 adult movie films from 2002 to 2011.

She has released many songs which have become successful making her one of the most famous Japanese Female singers.

She has collaborated with many Brands such as WE88 Global Brand Ambassador for 2022/2023 to promote the Brand’s presence across Asia. She also collaborated with Malaysian rapper, singer, filmmaker, actor and songwriter known as Nameweein in December 2022. She was the main female leading in Namewee’s music video.

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3. Rina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama performing like at School Night at Bardot Hollywood in Los Angeles, California photo by Justin Higuchi Wikimedia

Rina Sawayama is a Japanese-British singer-songwriter as well as actress and model. She was born in Niigata, Japan August 16, 1990 however, when she was only five years old, she migrated to London with her parents.

She is famously known due to her musical versatility and she has been nicknamed ‘musical chameleon’. Some of the albums she has released include Sawayama 2020 April 17, Hold the Girl in 2022 September 16, and Live at the Roundhouse released on September 16, 2022.

4. Ayumi Hamasaki

There are many female singers in Japan and Ayumi Hamasaki is one of them. She is widely known in Japan for her good singing career. Almost all the songs she releases are accepted by the audience and go viral.

She has been in the field since 1993 and she is still active to date. Some of her musical work includes SEASONS in 2000, No way to say in 2003, SURREAL in 2000, Dearest in 2002, BLUE BIRD in 2006 and Evolution among others.

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5. Kana Hanazawa

Kana Hanazawa 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival includes a photo By Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan Wikimedia

Kana Hanazawa has been one of the most famous female singers since 1990 to date. Despite being in other fields like acting she has released many albums. It is not easy to balance the two, but Kana tries to balance.

She has several albums such as Claire which was released on February 20, 2013, under the Aniplex label, Blue Avenue which was produced under the Aniplex label and released on April 22, 2015, Opportunity released on 2015 April 22, and Blossom aired on February 23, 2022, under Pony Canyon Inc Label.

6. Chiaki Kuriyama

Chiaki Kuriyama was born on October 10, 1984, in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan. She is a Japanese singer, model and actress. She has been active in her career since 1995 to date.

She has won several Awards and nominations such as the 2004 MTV Movie Awards in 2004, the 30th Saturn Awards in 2004 and the Fantastic Fest in 2009 among others.

When it comes to music, she has done great work. She has realized several hit singles such as Ryūsei no Namida in 2010, Ketteiteki Sanpunkan in 2011, Oishii Kisetsu in 2011, Cold Finger Girl, in 2011, Kanōsei Girl in 2010, Toyosu Luciferin in 2013, and Tsukiyo no Shōzō in 2011 among others.

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7. Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto is one of the most blessed singers in Japan. Her songs are always top-notch not forgetting the voice. She grew up in Tokyo together with her elder brother and her both parents.

She has realized many hits such as Angel Touch, Bangare, Mizuiro Jidai, Letter, Les Miserables and Daddy Long Legs among others.

8. Namie Amuro

Namie Amuro photo By Avex Group Wikimedia

Namie Amuro was one of the most famous female singers in Japan.  She was active in her career from 1992 and 2018. She is not only a singer but she is also a former dancer, model, actress, entrepreneur and songwriter. She was married to Masaharu “Sam” Maruyama from 1997 to 2002 and they divorced and were blessed with one child.

She has done a great job when it comes to music. Some of the songs she has sung include Sweet 19 Blues in 1996, Dance Tracks Vol. 1 in 1995, Genius 2000 in 2000, Break The Rules in 2000, Queen of Hip-Pop in 2005, Uncontrolled in 2012 and Play in 2007 among others.

9. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu photo By Georges Seguin (Okki) Wikimedia

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a famous singer in Japan. She is as well a Model and Japanese tarento. She was born on January 29, 1993, in Tokyo, Japan.

Throughout her singing career, she has won several awards. Some of these awards include Mnet Asian Music Award, MTV Video Music Awards Japan in 2013, 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards in 2013, MTV Europe Music Awards in 2014, World Music Awards in 2014, MTV Video Music Awards Japan in 2012 and Space Shower Music Video Awards among others.

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10. Tina Yuzuki

Tina Yuzuki is a Japanese actress, singer and former AV idol (a type of pornographic film actress in Japan). She is also known as Rio. She starred in AVs in various genres during  her first year in the industry. Within her first year in the industry, she was awarded an industry award as the best New Actress for 2006.

She was born on October 29, 1986, in Tokyo, Japan. Her mother was Portuguese and her father was Japanese. At the same time being an actress, she started singing and she became a popular singer.