Aya Matsuura (松浦 亜弥, Matsuura Aya?, Born June 25, 1986) Is A J-pop Artist From Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Aya Auditioned In 2000 For The Fourth Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition And Was Selected Along With Sheki-Dol To Become A Part Of What Was Later Known As Hello! Project. It Is A Common Misconception That Aya Originally Auditioned To Be A Part Of Morning Musume, Which She Did Not. After Being Chosen From That Audition, Matsuura Began Her Solo Career. In Time, She Would Become One Of Hello! Project's Biggest Acts.