TOKIO

TOKIO are a Japanese j-pop band active from 1990 to 2025 and associated with Johnny’s Entertainment. They are based in Japan and are known as one of several acts using the TOKIO name, with this group identified as the Japanese band.

Line-up and roles

The group includes 小島啓, 山口達也, 城島茂, 国分太一, 松岡昌宏 and 長瀬智也. The band’s main line-up is described with 城島茂 as leader and guitarist, 山口達也 on bass, 国分太一 on keyboards, 松岡昌宏 on drums, and 長瀬智也 on vocals and guitar.

Releases and career highlights

In 2004, TOKIO mark their tenth anniversary with the cover album TOK10. Their music career runs alongside work in films, television dramas and variety shows, with the members also appearing outside the band in those fields.