Akita Ondo: The Heart of Japan Passed Down in Song
Here are some recommended and popular songs from the Akita folk song “Akita Ondo,” as selected by our studio staff.
This is a traditional playlist that carries on the heart of Japan through song.
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Akita Ondo: The Heart of Japan Passed Down Through Song (21–30)
Kasumi in Nara Neverland Akita OndoKASUMI
It’s a very surreal Akita Ondo with a mechanical vocal quality.
The rhythmic accompaniment also sticks in your ear.
Apparently, they’re a band that focuses on folk songs.
There are various folk song bands out there, but I felt this one had the most atmosphere and gravitas.
“Hibiki” Akita Ondohibiki
It was an Akita Ondo that made me want to cherish Japan’s traditional culture—the koto, shamisen, and Japanese dance.
Folk songs played on the foundations of Japanese music are truly beautiful.
Although they’ve become unfamiliar in recent times, I realized the importance of preserving tradition.
So-Onsai [Disordered Akita Ondo] September 15, 2012 Shimokitazawa club Quesouonji
![So-Onsai [Disordered Akita Ondo] September 15, 2012 Shimokitazawa club Quesouonji](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HDMQNl8m6Cc/sddefault.jpg)
This is a wildly offbeat Akita Ondo that gets the whole crowd moving in unison and gives the band a strong sense of unity.
They’re dressed a bit like old-school rock stars, but the energy is off the charts and it really makes me want to see them live! They’re covering Kazuki Tomokawa’s offbeat Akita Ondo.
Akita Ondo / Yuta Takatori @ Shibuya guest / 2011.12.3Takatomi Yūta
They pronounce the lyrics without a dialect, so I think it’s easy to understand for beginners to the Akita Ondo.
It also has a strong J-pop style, making it very approachable! They’re probably not folk-music artists, but in the second half they get everyone singing along like only a live show can, and it really ramps up the excitement.
Ayako Fuji – Akita Folk Song MedleyFuji Ayako
This is Aya Ko Fuji, a major enka singer, performing the Akita Ondo.
I’m not sure when it’s from, but she looks very beautiful! She’s from Akita, so the dialect suits her perfectly.
She usually sings enka, but when she sings folk songs it creates a completely different vibe.
The up-tempo rhythm made it easy to listen to.