Popular female Western music artists in Japan. Recommended famous overseas divas and singers.
The Western music scene is changing rapidly.
Some of you might feel it’s hard to keep up with the times.
For those people, we’ve put together a feature on female Western artists who are popular in Japan!
We’re not just introducing the artists—we also cover their backgrounds, unique traits, and why they’re particularly popular in Japan.
We focus on the latest artists who match current trends, so it’s also a must-read for anyone who simply wants to discover new Western music!
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Popular female Western music artists in Japan: Recommended famous international divas and singers (41–50)
Ex’s & Oh’sElle King
This is a single that was released ahead of the 2015 album Love Stuff by Elle King.
It features her signature retro, bluesy sound rooted in rock and blues, and her vocals are incredibly powerful.
A thoroughly satisfying track to listen to.
Popular female Western music artists in Japan. Overseas divas and recommended famous singers (51–60)
Because Of YouKelly Clarkson
She appeared on and won season 1 of American Idol.
Her powerful singing voice—which you wouldn’t expect from her petite frame—and her approachable look are likely the secrets to her popularity.
She has also performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl in the United States.
Oh Santa!Mariah Carey
The diva Mariah’s vocal prowess remains as strong as ever, both then and now.
As you often hear her songs on TV and around town during the Christmas season, each of her many signature Christmas tunes stands as a number one that rivals any other singer’s.
Younger NowMiley Cyrus
Miley, once a Disney idol, has evolved into a cool, mature woman.
This is her new song.
In the best way, she’s defied expectations and become a top artist worldwide, and we can’t take our eyes off what she does next.
Lose ControlMissy Elliott
She specializes in cool hip-hop music and has been a leading figure who has energized the dance scene both past and present.
You can’t take your eyes off her strikingly cool deep, low voice and her flashy, blinged-out B-style fashion.
UnfaithfulRihanna
Rihanna, who enjoys overwhelming popularity in Japan, is incredibly cool and sexy, and a figure many Japanese women admire.
Although she went through difficult times, such as the domestic violence incident with Chris Brown, she overcame numerous hardships and remained impressively strong.
Her popularity is unlikely to wane in the future.
WannabeSpice Girls
This girl group was the undisputed number-one sensation of the ’90s.
You still hear this song playing around town, which shows just how incredible it is.
The music video remains so popular that young people still recreate it today.