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Music Artists for Japan (35 Online)

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Kenji Aoi (Japan) Kenji Aoi is a group of studio musicians focusing on production music as well as visual projects. Specializing in documentaries and feature films, Kenji Aoi is currently serving 30% of the entire broadcasting media in Asia. Needless to say, their works also appear worldwide due to the rising demand for Asian visual projects. Kenji Aoi is exclusively releasing their music through this site, offering elegant oriental, ethnic and true Asian music. Kenji Aoi's clients include an impressive array of major media, such as NGC, Discover China, NHK, CCTV, SMG, Media Corp, to name a few.

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Chris Whatley (Japan) Chris Whatley’s music has appeared in dozens of major productions around the world, from network TV & movies in the US, to video games in Europe, and TV commercials in Australia and Japan. Chris’ music crosses both geographical and musical borders, bridging genres from electronic to rock, punk to funk, country to hip hop, blues to britpop, creating fresh styles of catchy, groovey, energetic, dark, happy, sensitive and cool music for your productions. Check out some his tracks, available exclusively on our site.

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Taka Matsuda (Japan) Taka Matsuda is a Japan-based professional composer with a career of 15 years. He has created music and sound design for TV programs, films, commercials, video games, and animations. Clients include Coca-Cola, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Yamaha, Japan Airlines, De Beers, Toshiba, NEC, Panasonic, Epson, Clinique, SoftBank Mobile and Namco Bandai. Taka works in a variety of styles that are harmonious and atmospheric, yet powerful and energetic. His many experiences assure high-quality music that will enhance your production values and help you win over your targeted audience.

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Fumio Miyashita (Japan) Fumio Miyashita is one of Japan's foremost musicians and music therapists and founder of Healing Music® in Japan. His passion has been creating music that is helpful to people and the recurring theme in his works is relaxation and healing for the mind and body. His most important work, the long-selling "Meditation", has sold over 600,000 CDs. Other CDs, "Tanjo" and "Yasuragi", have sold over 300,000 copies each. His "Sleeping Concerts" and "Music for Prenatal Care" received wide and positive acclaim. Fumio passed away in 2003, but his music lives on timelessly.

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DJ Juri (Japan) Japanese female Producer DJ Juri is the creator of an original music genre known as “Taiko Dub.” Following her work with Australian indigenous artists and Maldivian traditional drummers, both Australia and the Maldives appointed her Goodwill Music Ambassador, to promote the music and culture of their countries. While DJ Juri also produces traditional Japanese dance mixes, her red-hot tribal drum beats, fused with electro sounds, offer up hyper-dramatic, emotional ethnic music, perfect for high energy club raves, video games or action films depicting hand-to-hand combat.

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Wave Charge Studio (Japan) Based in Japan, Keiichi Masuko of Wave Charge Studio presents "Deep Quiet Rhythm 2," a six-minute masterpiece. It seems like a cross of Eastern themes with Medieval instrumentation since it is both spiritual and elegant and quirky, edgy, fun -- and scary. Electronica with back tones of chimes, gongs, rattles, and maybe some deep chanting. A production about a Futuristic Dynasty or Planetary Spaceship should grab this unusual composition for its theme song or trailer. Immensely spacy, Wave Charge Studio's music makes your skin go tingly.

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Yamato Ensemble (Japan) The Art of the Japanese Bamboo Flute and Koto. A selection of Japanese Chamber Music.

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Michael Coleman (Japan) Born in New Jersey in 1956, Michael Coleman has called many parts of the world his home -- including Japan, where he has lived for over 25 years. He has worked as a producer for many Japanese artists, and has also rapped onstage with Mack 10, WC, and the legendary Latoya Jackson. Specializing in World music, Michael fell in love with the didgeridoo, and even flew his entire family to Australia on his quest to find a good teacher and an Aboriginal-made instrument. He also incorporates the Hapi hand drum, mouth harp, and a variety of other unique ethnic instruments in his work.

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Ian Charles Pain (Japan) British singer, songwriter, musician and performer Ian Charles Pain now lives in the wilds of Japan, and brings us super fun smokey vocals with heartrending tales on many subjects. Ian composes in several genres: pop, folk, country, rock and electronic, and has been featured in numerous media productions. Ian's strengths lie in the versatility of having lived happily in several cultures and having played in various hip folk bands and gritty punk bands. In addition to compelling vocals, Ian has written music for TV (Ultimate Japan) New Age/Yoga CDs and a monkey onsen spa in Japan!

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Filter Kyodai (Japan) Filter Kyodai is a group of super-cool artists from Tokyo, Japan, creating modern, next generation Instrumentals and hot, lush Japanese Vocals. Filter Kyodai composes tracks with a 'sweat electric' sound for House music, Jazz Funk and Japanese Pop. Chief editor of Filter Kyodai, Ebee#1, is the prominent Tokyo DJ of House Music, and he runs the company, Marimo Records. Filter Kyodai is riding a wave of popularity in Tokyo that will translate beautifully into hot TV, Film, Documentary and Corporate projects around the world, plus add pizzazz to commercials and all new media.

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Chushingura (Japan) Brilliant works from the Japanese opera Chushingura, these tracks are composed by Shigeaki Saegusa with lyrics by Masahiko Shimada.

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Defroged (Japan) Ron J. Ward, also known as "Defroged", is a prolific and very talented composer and producer of Electronic music based in Tokyo, Japan. His music contains a wide variety of sounds, beats and atmospheres, from soft classical tones to out-of-this-world electronic resonations. But most importantly, his sound is new and refreshing. So if you're looking for ear-opening, brilliant and original sounds for your production, we suggest you check out DEFROGED.

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Akira Komatsu (Japan) Akira Komatsu is a Japanese composer and musician who started his career as a Jazz-oriented guitarist and musical instructor. He has scored a wide range of projects, including the film "Introducing Gifu" which premiered at the Shanghai China Expo 2010, TV commercials for Precure Series Toys for BANDAI, a radio commercial for JASRAC, and many independent films. Working in the Dramatic, Pop, Rock, Electronic, and Jazz genres, Akira's music is unique, highly emotive, and often very quirky!

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Orippua (Japan) Orippua is a recording artist, singer/songwriter, and full-time composer and orchestrator who works out of both Japan and South Korea. Writing for film, TV, commercials, and musicals, this artist covers everything from Dramatic and Orchestral soundtracks and underscores to modern Rock, Pop, Jazz, Ambient, Indie, and Electronic music. "Be the music grand, but in style."

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Robert Demetz (Japan) With about three decades of experience in computer music, Robert Demetz is an Italian composer based in Japan particularly experienced in electronic and instrumental music styles. Robert Demetz writes in several genres, blending multiple styles together, including Cinematic, Epical, Electro, House, and Soundtracks. His arrangements are focused on exceptional melodic details with an emphasis on piano and strings but also with up-to-date synthesizer sounds and a wide variety of drums and ethnic percussion.

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David SweetLow (Japan) David SweetLow began his music career as a guitarist and writer in the Power Pop band “Tonight” with hits like “Drummerman" and “Money" (That’s Your Problem). For ten years he played in a group called “Yen,” which was signed to Polydor Records and later to Miles Copland’s label IRS Records. He co-wrote “Clear Blue Skies” with Cliff Richard for Cliff’s “Stronger” album, and “Adrenalin" which was featured in a Hollywood movie. David is very talented and works with legendary producers Alan Tarney, Andy Hill, and Gary Langan.

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Ross McLean (Japan) Tokyo-based composer Ross McLean began his career releasing records through labels such as Tru Thoughs & Bastard Jazz under the artist name Mawlgee. He later developed an interest in soundtrack music which led to the release of his album Habit Forming, on German label Mille Plateaux. Since venturing into the world of production music in 2011, his compositions have been used in global advertising campaigns for clients such as IKEA and Nokia. Ross’s music spans multiple genera, from Rock to Pop, Ambient to Metal, and Electro to Classical.

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Nathan Black (Japan) Nathan Black is an Osaka-based artist composing primarily for television and stage in genres ranging from Cinematic, Moody, Electronica to Relaxing, Ambient, and Acoustic pieces. His works possess a unique sense of minimalism that shows appreciation for cutting edge ideas while still maintaining an unpretentious appreciation for emotional melodies and chordal progressions. Nathan’s compositions include credits with VICE, Adobe, and Tokyu Agency, and he has toured under different artist names with several bands around the US, UK, and Japan.

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Minoru Amino (Japan) Minoru Amino, a composer in Osaka Japan, writes for TV and Film featuring Hybrid, Dramatic, Epic, Action, Orchestral, Film Trailer, Tension, Horror, World and Smooth Jazz music. He won the Grand Prix of Earth Mix 2009 by Crypton Future Media in Japan, and his track is included in Cafe Sweets Collection Earth Mix 2010. Minoru's additional credits include "The R.I.P. Files: Season 2," and compositions for NBC, Universal, Syfy Asia, UKTV, and Reality Channel UK.

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Nash (Japan) Nash, a talented team of music composers and producers from Osaka, Japan, just celebrated their 35th anniversary. Featuring strong Traditional and Modern Japanese music, they also create in Asian Pop, Ethnic, and other genres. Nash's sounds are widely used by major Japanese broadcasters, international corporations, and a variety of media. They have created thousands of tracks for clients such as NHK, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Fuji Television, BBC, Discovery Channel, Toho, Toei, Animal Planet, BANDAI NAMCO, Sony, and Toyota.

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Nikolas Faraguna (Japan) Nikolas Faraguna released a guitar solo album in 2010. He relocated to Japan to continue his music career doing voice-overs and session work, including playing drums on live TV for Jennifer Hudson. He appeared in several famous Japanese videos and recordings. He plays guitar and sings in the band RedBedRock which released several singles and a full album on all streaming platforms. Nikolas has collaborated with clients such as Sony, Yamaha, DAM Karaoke, Toyota, YKK, and others. Nikolas now focuses mainly on producing music for TV and Film.

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K-Dub (Japan) Based in Tokyo, Keith Williamson, aka K-Dub, is a professional bassist with over 40 years under his belt playing RnB, Jazz, Rock, and Blues. Originally from the U.S., he has earned his music degree through experience. Live stage performances with artists such as Bobby Taylor & The New Vancouvers, Ally Woodson, Wanya Morris, and Ashanti, and countless nightclub work through Canada, America, and Asia have provided K-Dub with the knowledge to write his own style of music.

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Steven Dunn (Japan) Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, and currently working in Japan, Steven Dunn is a talented composer who considers visual media to be a major influence on his creative process. His inspiration ranges from his study of the films of Steven Spielberg, Japanese video game designer Ueda Fumito, the animated fantasy The Dark Crystal, and Mushishi, the Japanese manga series of comics and graphic novels. Steven’s music is diverse, spanning Rock, Jazz-Fusion, Hip Hop, Classical, Industrial Fantasy, and Electronic genres.

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The Structures (Japan) The Structures is a talented Future Pop composer from Japan who creates music with groovy beats and emotional elements blended with a heavy Electro instrumental sound for a perfect juxtaposition. The Structures’ cutting edge tracks are ideally suited for Film, TV, Documentaries, Dramas, Branding Promos, Indie Films, Ads, Commercials, New Media Projects, and much more.

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Uvelll (Japan) Uvelll is a professional vocalist and composer from Japan who has been active in the music industry for many years in shows and stage performances. She has been an FM radio personality, and she sings in multilingual scripts in English, Bulgarian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and other languages. Uvelll’s compositions are fused into Electronic music from Folk and Traditional instruments, and her Ambient tracks are the perfect backdrop for relaxation, healing, and meditation.

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Junya Komori (Japan) Junya Komori is a music composer based in Japan who creates in Cinematic, Electronic, Metal, Rock, Ethnic, Jazz, and Fusion genres while blending each style separately and freely. He is inspired by powerful and melodic vibes, and the main characteristic of importance to him is that it is ‘unique.' He introduces his sound and plays and records with diverse instruments. Junya writes so that listeners do not just hear but also experience his music, and he is constantly envisioning and developing creative new ideas.

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Yuri Hues (Japan) Growing up in Germany, Singapore, England, and Japan, Yuri Hues is a Producer/singer who effortlessly handles various creative processes from arrangement to songwriting. After learning music production at Point Blank Music school in the UK, Yuri fuses old-school RnB with Cinematic tones and adds her sound design experiences to create rich textures. Living in these many places, Yuri Hues' music reflects her unique experiences, influenced by UK Garage, Neo Soul RnB, Low-Fi, and more.

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Matcha Neko (Japan) Japan-based Matcha Neko began composing music in December 2020 and is self-taught playing the piano by ear. Although Matcha hasn't attended music school, Matcha has a passion and inspiration to create wonderful music pieces and pursue the beauty of music. When it comes to the attitude toward creating music, the motto of Matcha Neko is, "Don't forget the importance of having a broad perspective."

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Yuichi (Japan) Japan-based artist Yuichi started to make music in 2018 with musicians worldwide. Yuichi's music is different from other musicians, and when he makes music, he gets ideas from movies with or about cars and his experiences driving. For that, Yuichi's music has a fast pace, like driving.

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Mi Oko (Japan) Tokyo based Mi Oko produces wild J-Pop with varied influences such as Electro Dance, Rock and Future Funk. Her productions are perfect for retail background music or any media production.

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Aco Takenaka (Japan) Based in Japan, Aco Takenaka is a singer, songwriter, and composer with a beautifully unique and harmonious voice. She works primarily in the Pop music genre, but her music reflects a passion for World, Ambient, Soul, Ethnic, and New Age genres. Capable of singing in Japanese, English, Portuguese, and other languages, Aco enjoys blending East and West, roots and modern, spiritual and popular. Her albums "Moon Chant" and "Dear My Land" were introduced to the world through Kitaro's label and have been enjoyed by listeners all over the world.

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Ayako Hotta-Lister (Japan) Exquisite and enchanting Japanese koto music presented by Ayako Hotta-Lister.

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Stanislav Donor (Japan) Currently based in Tokyo, Stanislav Donor is a Film and TV composer who writes contemporary Dramatic music with Electronic, Orchestral, Ambient, and Rock elements. From tracks like "City" that feature unique guitar effects and chilled grooves, to edgier pieces with darker Industrial rhythms like "Rolling Head," his material is both creative and well-produced. Be sure to check out Stanislav's beautiful piece called "Luminescent Bacteria," which features minimalist style piano with dreamy voices and a mellow drum beat.

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PP Shivaknen (Japan) Japanese drummer and percussionist PP Shivaknen is a rare and talented musician with a special style of free improvisation drumming capability. Blending both traditional and modern elements, he explores polyrhythm and tuplets with influences from Meditative, Japonesque Experimental, Taiko, Tribal, Contemporary Instrumental, and World Fusion styles. PP Shivaknen's music captures the essence and spirit of the Japanese traditional Noh, Kabuki, and Gagaku as a fine art with modern style.

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Thomas Bianco (Japan) Composer Thomas Bianco began music studies quite young, as his father was musically inclined and was in a band. Thomas played the organ at age three and then the piano. Moving a lot, Thomas studied musical theatre at the Stage School of Music, Dance and Drama is Hamburg. Parallel to musical theater, he studied with Edward Crader in Hamburg, and studied voice and harmony with Gwen Conley (Emmy Award) in New York. Thomas later worked in Los Angeles, Spain and Hong Kong, and now lives in Tokyo. We freaked out over "Doomed" and "Red Sky," two dark, dangerous and creepy masterpieces!