Yamaarashi in Iwate

Yamaarashi is a Japanese rap-rock band formed in 1996 in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture. Their 1997 self-titled debut introduced tracks including “Yamaarashi” and “Boxer’s Road,” while later releases include “Wide Vision.” In 2005, Yamaarashi launched Shonan Otomatsuri and performed at editions held at Tsujido Seaside Park. The band has also played Kyoto Daisakusen and OGA Namahage Rock Festival. Yamaarashi performs as a rock band fronted by two vocalists, KOJIMA and SATOSHI.