Japan's Top 20 Celebrities
Here are 20 popular celebrities in Japan as of my knowledge cutoff:
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Utada Hikaru
BABYMETAL
AKB48
Arashi
Morning Musume
RADWIMPS
Perfume
One Ok Rock
King & Prince
Nogizaka46
LiSA
Keyakizaka46
SNOW MAN
Suda Masaki
Johnny's West
NMB48
STRAY KIDS
Sumida River Dodgers
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Note: The popularity of celebrities can change quickly, so this list may not always reflect the current status.
These celebrities are popular Japanese musicians, bands, and groups known for their contributions to the Japanese music industry. They cover a variety of genres such as J-Pop, J-Rock, and Idol pop. Many of these celebrities have gained significant recognition both in Japan and internationally.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is a Japanese pop singer and model known for her unique fashion style and music that blends elements of pop, dance, and traditional Japanese music.
Utada Hikaru is a singer-songwriter who has sold millions of records worldwide and is considered one of the best-selling Japanese music artists of all time.
BABYMETAL is a Japanese metal idol band that combines elements of heavy metal and J-pop.
AKB48 is a female idol group known for its large number of members and for being one of the highest-grossing musical acts in Japan.
Arashi is a popular Japanese boy band that has been active for over 20 years and has achieved significant success in the Japanese music industry.
Morning Musume is one of the most successful Japanese female idol groups, known for their synchronized dance routines and upbeat pop music.
RADWIMPS is a Japanese rock band known for their unique sound that blends elements of rock, pop, and alternative music.
Perfume is a Japanese electro-pop group that is known for their use of cutting-edge technology in their music and live performances.
One Ok Rock is a Japanese rock band that has gained popularity both in Japan and internationally for their high-energy live performances and catchy rock anthems.
King & Prince is a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates, a talent agency that specializes in male idol groups.
These are just a few examples, but all the listed celebrities have made significant contributions to the Japanese music industry and have earned a large following of fans.