[Songs of Aomori] A collection of local songs depicting the grandeur of nature and the warmth of its people.
The fertile fields and the Tsugaru Plain stretching serenely, the majestic Hakkoda Mountains, and the grand Sea of Japan.
Songs born from Aomori’s nature-rich land are loved not only by its residents but by many people far and wide.
In this article, we introduce captivating pieces woven with Aomori’s scenery and sentiment—from local songs cherished by the community, to popular ballads set in Aomori, to hometown tunes by artists hailing from the prefecture.
Please enjoy them while reflecting on the land of Aomori and the hometown that resides in each of our hearts.
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[Aomori Songs] A collection of local tunes depicting majestic nature and the warmth of its people (21–30)
Aomori Prefecture AnthemAomori-ken
This work magnificently sings of Aomori’s rich nature, its industries, and its hope for the future.
Established in September 1971 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the prefectural government, it is a prefectural anthem with a long history.
The lyrics were written by local haiku poet Yosuke Nagasawa, with additional lyrics by poet Hachiro Sato and music by Toshimitsu Tanaka.
The words evoke mountains and seas that symbolize the prefecture and express hopes for its development as an industrial city, conveying the fervor of Japan’s period of rapid economic growth at the time.
Although another song established in 2001 is now the mainstream, this piece has not been abolished under current regulations and can be regarded as a valuable work that tells the story of the prefecture’s journey.
Ringo OiwakeEGO-WRAPPIN’
A smash hit by Hibari Misora released in May 1952.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ gave it a modern arrangement and performed it at live shows.
In 2016, it was broadcast on NHK BS Premium, bringing it back into the spotlight, and it continues to captivate many people as a timeless local-themed song.
Cape Tappiyoshida takurou & kamayatsu hiroshi
The B-side of the single “Cynthia” by the duo of Takuro Yoshida and Hiroshi Kamayatsu, released in July 1974.
It’s known as a local-themed song from the heyday of folk music.
You can sense their attention to detail in choosing to say “Tappi-zaki” rather than “Tappi-misaki.”
Tsuntsun TsugaruHayashi Asami
Ayumi Hayashi’s debut single, released in March 1996 (Heisei 8).
Although Hayashi Asami is an enka singer from Rokkasho Village, she drew attention for wearing outfits like a pop singer and was dubbed an “endo-l” (enka idol).
While it is enka, the song is bright and refreshing, fitting for a young newcomer, and it won various new artist awards.
OiraseYamamoto Jōji
A single by Joji Yamamoto released in June 1991 (Heisei 3).
While his signature song “Michinoku Hitori Tabi” was sung powerfully with a touch of pathos, this song is gentle and refreshing, like the murmuring stream of the Oirase Gorge.
It became the first local Tohoku-themed song in a while to score a hit.
Come back.Matsumura Kazuko
Kazuko Matsumura’s debut single, released in April 1980 (Showa 55).
It’s a song that longs for one’s hometown, with lyrics sprinkled with words like “apple” and “Mt.
Iwaki.” Her impactful performance singing while holding a Tsugaru shamisen made a striking impression, turning the release into a major hit and a spectacular debut.
Chiekko YosareKishi Chieko
A song released in 1985 by Chieko Kishi, a folk singer from Tsugaru.
It’s an upbeat number that channels the spirit and pride of people from Tsugaru.
Her energetic style of singing while dashing around the stage became known as “shaking folk” and drew attention, and her friendly banter in the Tsugaru dialect was well received.
She went on to appear in the Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1988.