Yoichi Okabe (岡部 洋一, Okabe Yoichi, born 1962 in Tokyo) is a Japanese percussionist. Having played the drums since high school, he joined a Latin rock band during his time at Waseda University and eventually became a professional musician. His favored genres include pop songs, Brazilian music, and jazz. He has been a member of various experimental bands such as Rovo, Bondage Fruit, The Thrill, etc.