[2025] Japanese Female Artists: Trending Singers & Idols

Pop music writer/editorKEI
A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

What kind of music do you usually listen to?

There are many genres in Japanese music, and I’m sure some of you enjoy listening to songs by female artists.

These days, thanks to subscription services, you can instantly listen to plenty of songs—including any that catch your interest!

In this article, we’ll introduce female artists from Japan, both new and old, including trending singers and idols.

If you find a vocalist you like, be sure to check out their other songs too!

[2025] Japanese Female Artists: Trending Singers & Idols (141–150)

The Maiden with Flaxen HairHitomi Shimatani

Hitomi Shimatani / "A Maiden with Flaxen Hair" [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

A Maiden with Flaxen Hair Hitomi Shimatani

Hitomi Shimatani has actress-level beauty, but her main profession is singing.

She performs not only upbeat tracks like this one, but also a wide range of genres including ballads, R&B, jazz, reggae, and enka, and she is known for her clear, transparent voice and strong vocal ability.

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No, it's fine.Mirei Touyama

Mirei Touyama 'Iya Iiya' Music Video

No, it's okay. Mirei Toyama.

Mirei Toyama is a female singer-songwriter known for skillfully incorporating R&B into J-pop.

Many of you might know her from “Dear My Boo,” an answer song to Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo.” Her discography spans stylish, cool tracks and songs with simple accompaniment, but her distinctive charm lies in her clear, soaring high notes.

She’s an artist I especially recommend to those who regularly listen to J-pop.

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No StarsYuka

Yuka – No Stars (Official Music Video)

No Stars Yuka

Singer-songwriter Yuka made her major debut with the 2022 single “lullaby.” She spent her early childhood in the United States and Switzerland, and began pursuing music after being inspired by musicals and Broadway shows.

In 2019, she received the Special Jury Prize at the music audition “NEW CINEMA PROJECT.” Her smooth, fluid vocals—imbued with the influence of Western music—have drawn attention.

Alongside songs with a contemporary atmosphere, she is an artist who evokes new possibilities in music.

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Save meMariya Nishiuchi

Mariya Nishiuchi / 4th single “Save me” MUSIC VIDEO

Save me Mariya Nishiuchi

Mariya Nishiuchi is a multi-talented artist—actress, model, and singer-songwriter.

She made a dazzling debut in August 2014 with the single “LOVE EVOLUTION.” That same year, she earned prestigious accolades, including the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist and the Japan Cable Awards’ Newcomer Award.

Many of her songs capture the emotions of girls in love, and she released several works in the mid-2010s.

Her broad musicality is another draw, as she has also taken on dance music.

She values connecting with fans through social media, sharing her authentic, down-to-earth self.

With her clear, translucent voice and friendly personality, she’s an artist I recommend to listeners of all ages.

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In conclusion

We’ve showcased a wide range of popular female artists active in the J-POP scene.

Since we picked artists from many eras and styles, you’ve probably found a new favorite, haven’t you? For any artists that caught your eye, be sure to check out more of their songs and dive deeper into their appeal!