Kousuke Atari

Kousuke Atari, whose real name is 中孝介, was born on July 13, 1980, in Naze, Japan. He is a Japanese singer associated with J-pop and shima-uta, and he has released music through Epic Records Japan. That combination places him at the meeting point of contemporary Japanese pop and the traditional shima-uta style, giving his catalog a distinct identity within Japanese vocal music. For listeners who want a quick profile, his key facts are consistent and easy to verify: the Romanized name Kousuke Atari, the Japanese name 中孝介, his birthplace in Naze, and his 1980 birth year. Known professionally as Kousuke Atari, he is recognized by both his stage name and his Japanese name, 中孝介. His stable profile details—birth year, birthplace, genre association, and label history—make him easy to identify in artist directories and music searches. For fans of J-pop and shima-uta, Kousuke Atari remains a notable name whose work reflects both mainstream and traditional influences.