Popular female Western music artists in Japan. Recommended famous overseas divas and singers.

Easy On MeAdele

Adele – Easy On Me (Official Video)

Amid the international pop scene where dance-pop dominates, Adele from the UK stands out as a unique presence.

Her appeal lies in her powerful vocals, especially her expansive sustained notes, and many of her songs are mid- or slow-tempo to make the most of that strength.

The accompaniments are often simple, frequently just piano, without complex arrangements packed with frantic programming, giving the impression that she relies on pure vocal prowess alone.

I can’t help but admire her for staying at the forefront with that style from her debut to the present.

7 ringsAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – 7 rings (Official Video)

Ariana Grande is a female singer-songwriter known for her strikingly beautiful high range.

In terms of name recognition, she might be the most famous among the female artists introduced here.

Her appeal, after all, lies in her catchy vocals, doesn’t it? Combining a Mariah Carey–like high-tone voice with a pop-savvy musical style, she’s popular not just in Japan but all around the world.

Her song “7 rings” is her biggest hit.

Havana ft. Young ThugCamila Cabello

Camila Cabello – Havana (Official Video) ft. Young Thug

Camila Cabello is a female singer-songwriter with Cuban roots.

Her relationship with Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes was a hot topic in Japan as well.

She’s highly regarded as an artist, and her musical style, which incorporates the Latin music of her Cuban heritage, is striking.

Havana ft.

Young Thug is her first hit song after leaving the idol group Fifth Harmony and embarking on a solo career.

Don’t Start NowDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now (Official Music Video)

Dua Lipa, a British female artist known for her low-pitched vocals and striking looks, has scored a string of hit songs since the late 2010s as a bona fide artist who also works as a model.

She is now active as one of the leading female singers representing the UK.

Above all, her voice is her greatest charm—her uniquely deep tone, unlike that of other artists, is captivating.

In Japan, in addition to these qualities, she’s also popular among young people as a fashion icon.

PROVENZAKAROL G

KAROL G – Provenza (Official Video)

Katy Perry is an American singer-songwriter who has remained at the forefront of the music scene from the 2000s to the present.

Her greatest appeal is undoubtedly the energy you can feel in her vocals.

Just listening to her powerful voice gives you a boost.

Her music is also extremely catchy, with little quirks in any of her songs, making them enjoyable for everyone.

This time, from among her many tracks, we’ve selected Electric, which has recently been gaining attention.

Dance MonkeyTones and I

TONES AND I – DANCE MONKEY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Adele, the singer-songwriter who represents the UK.

About ten years ago she felt like a dazzling superstar of the moment, but lately she’s begun to exude the commanding presence of a seasoned singer-songwriter.

If I had to sum up her musicality in one word, it would be “real.” She excels at sentimental lyrics, and every one of her works carries an emotionally stirring message.

Her melodies are also exceptionally crafted, consistently built to beautifully enhance those lyrics.

A Thousand YearsChristina Perri

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

The film Twilight, which caused a sensation in Japan and sparked the global vampire craze.

This song, used as its theme, is what brought Christina to popularity.

Some of her other tracks were also used in the American TV series Glee.