Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter Y

The eldest member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Komatsu was born in Tokyo, Japan on Dec

The eldest member of the Konami-produced J-Pop group BeForU. Komatsu was born in Tokyo, Japan on December 30, 1975. Komatsu has released four songs as a solo artist, Dance Dance Revolution's "Ever Snow", Eternal on the album BeForU II, Izayoi on BeForU III and on 6Notes she sang "????" [Furenzu/Friends].

Is an Israeli musician, composer, pianist, arranger and a singer, specializing in many fields of mus

Is an Israeli musician, composer, pianist, arranger and a singer, specializing in many fields of music, especially rock and jazz, but he is also very active in the field of European classical music.

A popular Turkish pop singer and actress.Her debut album named "Abone" was released in 1991 and was

A popular Turkish pop singer and actress.Her debut album named "Abone" was released in 1991 and was a great success selling around 2 million copies. "Kendine Gel" was her second album and was released in 1993. Her third album "Yonca Evcimik '94" was released in 1994. In 1995 she released "I'm Hot For You" followed by her fifth album called "Günaha Davet" in 1998. In 2001 she released "Herkes Baksin Dalgasina" and in 2002 a remix album called "The Best of Yoncimix Remixes". Yonca is affectionately called "Yoncimik" by her fans.

A Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Osaka.He was

A Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Osaka.He was part of the cast of Musical Air Gear with his fellow band members. In the first musical he played the part of Team Bacchus' member Hamlet, but in the second installment he took over the role of Romeo from Ryuji Kamiyama after he had replaced Kenta Kamakari (who had fallen ill) as Ikki.He also starred in the movie 'The Kabocha Wine -Another-' and played a small supporting role in the Jdrama 'Yama Onna Kabe Onna'.

A Korean actress and pop singer popularly known as simply Hyun Young.Educated at Yong-In University,

A Korean actress and pop singer popularly known as simply Hyun Young.Educated at Yong-In University, she is known for being the "S-Line" girl, one who has a very sexy, S-shaped body from the side. She is also known for her unusual, almost cartoon-like, voice.Hyun Young has recorded the Korean version of Dragostea din tei (otherwise known as the Numa Numa song), titled "??? ?" (Sister's Dream); the "Numa Numa" lyrics are changed to "Nuna Nuna" (the Korean word for older sister).

Was a popular South Korean pop star until 2002 for controversies around his military service.[1] He

Was a popular South Korean pop star until 2002 for controversies around his military service.[1] He was noted for his high-energy dancing style, rapping, and singing ability.

A Korean singer, actor, and a member of the pop group S.E.S.. Although Korean, she lived in Japan fo

A Korean singer, actor, and a member of the pop group S.E.S.. Although Korean, she lived in Japan for most of her early life. She got her start in the group by trying out in auditions for SM Entertainment (unlike the other two members, who were discovered through less conventional methods). She succeeded in getting noticed from the judges and was thus offered a spot in their girl group, which became known as S.E.S. (standing for Sea, Eugene, and Shoo, the three members).

A female South Korean classical pianist.Han's parents are not professional musicians, but her mother

A female South Korean classical pianist.Han's parents are not professional musicians, but her mother was a church accompanist so the family had a piano at home. Han went to church every Sunday and enjoyed the music. She started playing with the piano as a speaking toy and it became her best friend. She soon found music was a good method that allowed her to be free to express herself. Because of her apparent music talent and since her family lived in the Korea countryside without music schools, her mother took her to music school in Seoul.[3]

A Dutch pianist of Israeli origin.He began his studies with Danièle Dechenne and Jan Wijn at the Sw

A Dutch pianist of Israeli origin.He began his studies with Danièle Dechenne and Jan Wijn at the Sweelinck Conservatorium in Amsterdam. In 1993 he was the first Dutch pianist to graduate from the Juilliard School in New York with the Hungarian pianist György Sándor. Finally he was admitted to the soloist class of the renowned piano teacher Karl-Heinz Kämmerling with whom he studied for another two years.

Is a Greek classical guitarist and composer. His professional activities include performing, master

Is a Greek classical guitarist and composer. His professional activities include performing, master classes, editing, and recording.

Was a notable rokyoku, or streetcorner singer of the late nineteenth century in Japan. The type of s

Was a notable rokyoku, or streetcorner singer of the late nineteenth century in Japan. The type of singing practiced by Naramura diffused throughout the country, and its origin can be traced to the Osaka metropolis.[2] Whether Naramura himself was responsible for the diffusion of this unique musical type, or whether he was only a part of the tradition is uncertain, but what could be said at least is that he achieved a degree of reputation as a singer of this genre.

Is a actress born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. She was a fraternal twin.

Is a actress born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. She was a fraternal twin.

A Japanese singer, who sings mainly with R&B influences. Her major label debut album, timeless, was

A Japanese singer, who sings mainly with R&B influences. Her major label debut album, timeless, was released in January 2006.

A Japanese-born professional shakuhachi player living in the United Kingdom.

A Japanese-born professional shakuhachi player living in the United Kingdom.

A well-known animator and mangaka in the anime industry.Yasuhiko dropped out of Hirosaki University

A well-known animator and mangaka in the anime industry.Yasuhiko dropped out of Hirosaki University and was hired by Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Productions in 1970 as an animator. He later went freelance and worked on various animation productions for film and television. In 1981 he won the Seiun Award in Art category. He began working as a manga artist in 1988. In 1992 he won the Nippon Mangaka Kyokai (Japan Cartoonists Society) Award, and in 2000, an Excellence Prize in manga for Odo no Inu at the Japan Media Arts Festival. He is also known as a novelist and science fiction illustrator. Some of his most notable works as character designer and director are Brave Reideen, Combattler V, and Mobile Suit Gundam. Less well known is the fact that he was the original character designer for the Dirty Pair, long before their first anime or manga appearance, when he was illustrating the Haruka Takachiho short stories that became the 1980 fixup novel Great Adventures of the Dirty Pair.

A Japanese guitarist, singer and songwriter. He originally became known on an international level fo

A Japanese guitarist, singer and songwriter. He originally became known on an international level for his work in the Japanese anime Macross 7 where he was the singing voice and guitar of the show’s main character, Basara Nekki. Fukuyama is currently enjo

A Japanese singer, dancer, and former child actor/singer, who, at the height of her popularity, was

A Japanese singer, dancer, and former child actor/singer, who, at the height of her popularity, was referred to as the "Teen Queen [of Japan]" and the "Queen of Japanese pop music".[1][2] Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of fourteen as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me: Watashi o Shinjite" (1995). Amuro left Toshiba-EMI after releasing two more solo singles; she continued her music career as a solo singer with the then-small independent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records and starting several fashion trends. Her single "Can You Celebrate?" (1997) became Japan's best selling single by a solo female artist. However, in late 1997, Amuro put her career on hold to focus on her pregnancy and engagement.

A China-born Japanese actress and singer who made a career in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and the Unite

A China-born Japanese actress and singer who made a career in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United States. By the 1940s, she became one of the Seven great singing stars.[1] She was elected as a member of parliament in Japanese Government in 1970's and

A singer and actress. Her older sister Hiromi Iwasaki is also a female singer.

A singer and actress. Her older sister Hiromi Iwasaki is also a female singer.

A Japanese musician best known for her role as the longest consistent drummer in the Japanese rock b

A Japanese musician best known for her role as the longest consistent drummer in the Japanese rock band, Boredoms.Yoshimi joined her first band U.F.O. or Die with Yamatsuka Eye in 1986. Since 1997 she has led the all-female band, OOIOO, and continues to contribute to the current incarnation of Boredoms.Yoshimi has worked on a great number of other projects most notably a raga band Saicobaba, an ambient project Yoshimi and Yuka, the tribal drum influenced OLAibi and indie supergroup Free Kitten. She appeared as a session player, vocalist and as the subject matter of the Flaming Lips' 2002 record, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Yoshimi participated as drummer 1 in the Boredoms 77 Boadrum performance which occurred on July 7, 2007 at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park in Brooklyn, New York.

A Japanese pop and folk singer. He is mainly known for the song "Wind" , which was used as the endin

A Japanese pop and folk singer. He is mainly known for the song "Wind" , which was used as the ending theme to the anime Naruto for the first twenty-five episodes.Akeboshi was born on July 1, 1978 in Yokohama. He learned to play the piano when he was thirteen years old, later learning to play the guitar. He studied music in Liverpool, and his time there has heavily influenced his music. Before his major debut, he produced two of the songs on Matsu Takako's fourth album, A piece of life.

An experimental musician, a steelpanist, composer, and visual artist.Machida's first album Hypernatu

An experimental musician, a steelpanist, composer, and visual artist.Machida's first album Hypernatural (1999) had been featured with Brian Eno and Oval (band) on David Toop's article about Generative music. In 2001, Machida started to play improvised music by Steelpan with computer program Max/MSP. Machida has been invited to perform in ISEA2004, Sónar Tokyo, MaerzMusik and other venues. In 2004, Machida founded an experimental music label Amorfon. Machida also organized "Japan-Macedonia exchange art exhibition" and some workshops for children.[1]

Is a Japanese artist known for his illustrations for Vampire Hunter D and for his character designs,

Is a Japanese artist known for his illustrations for Vampire Hunter D and for his character designs, image illustrations and title logo designs for the Final Fantasy video game series developed by Square Enix (formerly Square).

A Japanese video game music composer and bass guitarist. His most notable works include the soundtra

A Japanese video game music composer and bass guitarist. His most notable works include the soundtracks to the Shadow Hearts series of video games (Shadow Hearts, Shadow Hearts II and Shadow Hearts: From the New World) for the PlayStation 2. Hirota's Shadow Hearts music is notable for its fusion of cultural music with Hirota's personal Industrial style.Hirota was previously a sound effects programmer having worked on various Squaresoft titles. His first work as a video game composer was for the Nintendo 64 game Bomberman 64: The Second Attack.

A composer for Konami's line of Bemani games. DJ YOSHITAKA has been making solo songs since the rele

A composer for Konami's line of Bemani games. DJ YOSHITAKA has been making solo songs since the release of Beatmania IIDX 11: IIDX RED, though he has had previous BEMANI involvement as a member of Osamu Migitera's Des-ROW group. He often composes for the Beatmania IIDX and the Pop'n music series, and then began composing for the Guitar Freaks & DrumMania and the Dance Dance Revolution series on 2005 and 2007, respectively. DJ YOSHITAKA still often works with Des-ROW for some Pop'n music songs.