1. Moa Kikuchi (1999)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer and model best known as a member of the Japanese Kawaii group Babymetal. She has been featured on hit singles like 2013's "Ijime, Dame, Zettai." She was also formerly...

2. Kana Nishino (1989)

Japanese Singer

Japanese Pop singer who signed with SME Records' Newcome Inc. and released her debut single, I, in February 2008.

3. Ayumi Hamasaki (1978)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singing sensation known as the Empress of Pop. She has released albums like A Song for xx in 1999.

4. Reina Tanaka (1989)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer best known as a member of the rock band LoVendoЯ.

5. Ayaka Nishiwaki (1989)

Japanese Singer

Known by the stage name a-chan, she is a member of the Japanese pop group Perfume. Since their debut in 2002, the trio has become known for hit singles like...

6. Ken Hirai (1972)

Japanese Singer

Japanese pop and R&B singer, actor, and model who has released over ten successful albums.

7. Namie Amuro (1977)

Japanese Singer

Famous for her hit pop singles "Can You Celebrate?" and "I Have Never Seen," she is also notable for her R&B-influenced album Queen of Hip-Pop, as well as for her...

8. Yojiro Noda (1985)

Japanese Singer

Alternative rock musician who rose to fame as the vocalist/guitarist of the Japanese rock outfit RADWIMPS. His popularity led to him amassing over 950,000 followers on his yoji_noda Instagram account.

9. Kazutoshi Sakurai (1970)

Japanese Singer

Singer-songwriter, musician and entrepreneur known primarily for being a lead vocalist in the Japanese punk rock band Mr. Children. In 2006, he was voted one of the "Top 30 Best Japanese Singers...

10. Mai Yamane (1958)

Japanese Singer

Singer who became known for working on the soundtrack for the science fiction anime series Cowboy Bebop with musician Yoko Kanno.

11. Erena Ono (1993)

Japanese Singer

Japanese idol singer who originally found fame as a member of the popular girl group AKB48 as well as its various subgroups. She released a solo album titled Erena in...

12. Shigeaki Kato (1987)

Japanese Singer

Japanese pop singer best known as a member of the NEWS band. Also an actor, he appeared in such Japanese television shows as Soukon and Ya-Ya-Yah.

13. Damo Suzuki (1950)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer best known as a member of the influential krautrock band Can. He performed with the band from 1970 to 1973, recording acclaimed albums like "Tago Mago."

14. Asami Imai (1977)

Japanese Singer

Famous for her contributions to anime series and video games such as Hell Girl and BlazBlue, this Japanese voice actress is also notable as a pop singer. After recording several...

15. Kumi Koda (1982)

Japanese Singer

Born Kumiko KÅda, she became known for her J-pop and urban R&B songs, including "Butterfly" and "Maze."

16. Yuto Nakajima (1993)

Japanese Singer

Most famous for his membership in the Japanese pop group Hey! Say! JUMP, Nakajima also had an acting career, appearing in a 2005 Nippon TV series titled Nobuta Wo Produce.

17. Mayu Watanabe (1994)

Japanese Singer

Japanese pop singer most famous for her membership in the J-pop group AKB48, as well as in the all-girl band's subgroups: No Name, Team Dragon, and Watarirouka Hashiritai. She also...

18. Olivia Lufkin (1979)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer who became famous as a member of the all-girl band D&D. She found success as a solo artist with singles like 2007's "Dream Catcher".

19. Rena Kato (1997)

Japanese Singer

Japanese pop singer, model and actress who has gained fame as a member of the all-female Japanese idol group AKB48. She is also notable for her roles in the Japanese television...

20. Jurina Matsui (1997)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer who became a star as a member of the all-girl pop groups SKE48 and AKB48. SKE48 is known for chart-topping singles like 2013's "Choco no Dorei", which sold...

21. Suzuka Nakamoto (1997)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer known for being a part of three Amuse, Inc. acts: Babymetal, Karen Girl's and Sakura Gakuin. She performs as SU-METAL with Babymetal, whose 2014 debut peaked at #2...

22. Junnosuke Taguchi (1985)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer and actor most famous as a member of the boy band KAT-TUN, who won a Japan Gold Disc Award for Single Of The Year for the song "Real...

23. Rie fu (1985)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer and songwriter whose song "Life is Like a Boat" was the ending theme for the anime television series Bleach in 2004.

24. Akina Nakamori (1965)

Japanese Singer

Pop superstar known for her diva-like style and her vocal range. She has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and has dozens of number one hit singles. 

25. Maimi Yajima (1992)

Japanese Singer

Known best for her work with an all-female Japanese vocal ensemble called Cute, this singer also performed with several other Hello! Project talent groups, including High-King, ZYX, and H.P. All-Stars.

26. Rino Sashihara (1992)

Japanese Singer

Pop star best known as a member of HKT48's Team H and, formerly, AKB48. She is also an actress who has been featured on shows like Koinaka and in films like I'll Give It...

27. Yuya Matsushita (1990)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer whose debut single, "Foolish Foolish," was released in 2008; he also starred in the popular musical, Black Butler.

28. Ryutaro Morimoto (1995)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer who gained popularity as a member of the idol group Hey! Say! JUMP. He was kicked out of the band in 2011 after photographs emerged of him smoking...

29. Ryuichi Kawamura (1970)

Japanese Singer

Singer, songwriter, actor, and producer who is the lead singer of the rock band Luna Sea.

30. Eir Aoi (1988)

Japanese Singer

SME Records-signed J-pop recording artist who released four albums in consecutive years between 2012 and 2015 called Prayer, Blau, Aube and D'Azur.

31. Yumi Yoshimura (1975)

Japanese Singer

Known as Sue, she rose to fame as a member of the Japanese pop duo PUFFY with Ami Onuki.

32. Zaq (1988)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer and songwriter known for her albums Noisy Lab and No Rule My Rule. Noisy Lab reached the top 10 of the Oricon charts and most of her singles...

33. Jyongri (1988)

Japanese Singer

Japanese pop singer who became a star with singles like "Possession/My All for You," "Without You" and "Lullaby For You." Her debut album, Close to Fantasy, was released in 2007.

34. Lena Fujii (1984)

Japanese Singer

Fashion model who made a name for herself as a regular model for the Japanese magazine ViVi. She is also a musician who has found success with albums like Lena (2008)...

35. Tomomi Itano (1991)

Japanese Singer

Versatile Japanese performer who has acted in film and television, but is best known as a pop singer. She is a former member of the girl group AKB48 and had...

36. Ryuhei Maruyama (1983)

Japanese Singer

Japanese musician and actor who has gained fame as the bassist for the idol group Kanjani Eight. As an actor, he has appeared in a number of Japanese TV dramas,...

37. Eriko Imai (1983)

Japanese Singer

Former J-Pop singer and politician, known primarily for being a member of the Japanese girl band Speed. She was elected to be a Parliamentary Vice-Minister in the Japanese government. 

38. Mika Nakashima (1983)

Japanese Singer

Singer and actress who was Nana Osaki in the movie adaptation of the manga NANA. She has written music for shows like Blood+.

39. Yui Mizuno (1999)

Japanese Singer

Notable for her work in the J-pop and heavy metal genres, she joined both Sakura Gakuin (an all-female, Japanese pop music group) and Babymetal in 2010. She has also performed...

40. Keiichiro Koyama (1984)

Japanese Singer

Japanese musician who became known as the oldest member of the Johnny's Entertainment group NEWS.

41. Sakura Miyawaki (1998)

Japanese Singer

Pop star best known as a member of the Japanese girl group AKB48 as well as its sister group HKT48. She has been a member of AKB48's Drama Club and the vice-captain of...

42. Tatsuro Yamashita (1953)

Japanese Singer

Japanese rock singer and producer famous for pioneering the soft rock genre known as city pop. 

43. Atsushi Sakurai (1966)

Japanese Singer

Japanese singer and drummer who joined the popular rock band Buck-Tick, known for songs like "Long Distance Call," in 1983. His first solo album, was released in Ai No Wakusei.

44. Hikari Ishida (1972)

Japanese Singer

Japanese actress and singer who starred in the television series, Hana no Asuka-gumi! and had a hit song called "Emerald no Suna."

45. Seiko Matsuda (1962)

Japanese Singer

Japanese pop singer famous for songs such as "Ruriiro No Chikyuu," "Sweet Memories" and "hadashi no kisetsu".  She was one of the most popular singers in Japan throughout the 1980s. 

46. Kyogo Kawaguchi (1974)

Japanese Singer

Kyogo Kawaguchi is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He is currently working with Chikyukyoudai. His notable works include Sakura and the album Hibi Sansan.

47. Ayaka Hirahara (1984)

Japanese Singer

Ayaka Hirahara is a Japanese pop singer. She is affiliated with the Dreamusiclabel until 2013 when She moved to Universal Music Japan.

48. Ryuichi Ogata (1985)

Japanese Singer

Ryuichi Ogata is a member of a Japanese pop group w-inds. originating from Sapporo Japan. He rose to fame as the group's back-up dancer back-up vocalist and rapper.

49. Keita Tachibana (1985)

Japanese Singer

Keita Tachibana also known as Keita is a Japanese pop and R&B singer and dancer. Since 2000 he rose to fame as the lead vocalist from the boy band...

50. Kaori Sakagami (1974)

Japanese Singer

Kaori Sakagami is a Japanese singer and actress who is noted for singing Platonic Tsuranuite the first ending of Ranma 1/2. Also in Kiteretsu Daihyakka she sang Race no...