Photo: Gabu-chan from San Francisco / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Nana Kitade is one of those artists who makes you realize the word "singer-songwriter" undersells some people — she's also credited as a poet and author, which tells you her relationship with language goes way deeper than your average pop act. Born in Sapporo in 1987, she grew up in a city where winters give you a lot of quiet time to sit with your thoughts, and that interiority really comes through in how she works. The mid-2000s Japanese rock and alternative scene was a crowded place, but she carved out her own corner with a voice that felt personal rather than polished-for-radio. A Taurus through and through — stubborn about her own creative universe, not chasing whatever trend was paying that month. I find artists who commit to the written word alongside their music genuinely interesting; it suggests they're not just looking for a melody hook but trying to say something that sticks around after the song ends.
Overview
Nana Kitade is a Japanese singer-songwriter, poet, and author born on May 2, 1987, in Sapporo, Hokkaido. She is recognized not only as a vocalist but also as a lyricist and writer, with her work spanning music and literary expression. Her official discography has been associated with Sony Music Japan. Beyond music, she is credited as a poet and author, reflecting a career built around language and personal expression.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nana Kitade
- Name (Japanese)
- 北出菜奈
- Reading
- きたで なな
- Born
- May 2, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit (卯)
- Origin
- Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter / Singer / Poet / Author / Recording artist
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nana Kitade born?
Born May 2, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Nana Kitade from?
Nana Kitade is from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
What does Nana Kitade do?
Nana Kitade works as Singer-songwriter, Singer, Poet, Author, Recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.