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)
Ayako Fuji – Akita Folk Song MedleyFuji Ayako
Tokyo ROUGE / Akita Ondo Tokyo Rouge Version at Noshiro City Cultural Hall

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.


