[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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[Songs of Aomori] A collection of local songs depicting majestic nature and the warmth of its people (31–40)
Tsugaru OtokomaeIshigami Kumiko
A single by enka singer Kumiko Ishigami, released in August 2001 (Heisei 13).
After debuting in 1986 (Showa 61) with “Tsugaru no Joppari,” she went on to release many songs related to Tsugaru.
At the time of her debut, she was anticipated as one of the “Lively Trio” alongside contemporaries Fuyumi Sakamoto and Kumi Iwamoto.
Gono LineMizumori Kaori
Kaori Mizumori’s 13th single, released in April 2005 (Heisei 17).
She was already known as the “Queen of Regional Songs,” and this track—modeled on the Gono Line that connects the Sea of Japan coasts of Aomori and Akita—also became a hit.
At the end of the year, she won the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance with this song.
Tsurunomai BridgeNariye Shōhei
A song released in August 2004 (Heisei 16).
Shohei Naruse is well known for works like “Hagure Kokiriko,” released in 1999 (Heisei 11) and inspired by folk music from Toyama.
In this piece, however, he crafts a unique world using as its motif the Tsuru-no-Mai Bridge, which spans Tsugaru Fujimi Lake in western Aomori.
Mother and Daughter JongaraKozakura Maiko
Maiko Kozakura is an enka singer who debuted in 2001 with the song “Koisuru Jokamachi.” Because her debut track was a local song about Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture, she enjoys tremendous popularity in Akita.
“Haha Musume Jongara” was released in July 2009.
Set in Tsugaru, the song portrays a mother and daughter walking in search of the father.
Northern Beach SongMaki Yufuko
Yufuko Maki is an enka singer who debuted in the first year of the Heisei era with the song “Inochi-bana.” “Kita no Hama Uta” is a single released in September of Heisei 23 (2011).
Over her long career she has also recorded local songs about Aomori, such as “Shimokita Peninsula,” but in “Kita no Hama Uta” she sings about a romance set in Tsugaru.
[Songs of Aomori] A collection of local songs depicting the grandeur of nature and the warmth of its people (41–50)
Shimokita Fishing PortToba Ichirō
A single by Ichiro Toba released in June 1984 (Showa 59).
Since debuting in 1982 (Showa 57) with “Kyodai-bune” (Brother Ship), Toba has sung many songs themed around fishing ports and fishermen across the country.
With a fisherman father and an ama (female diver) mother, he delivers his performances with a strong sense of realism.
Shimokita PeninsulaKamizono Sayaka
Sayaka Kamizono is an enka singer who debuted in 2003 (Heisei 15).
She drew attention for being a high school student at the time and also won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Record Awards.
“Shimokita Peninsula” is the B-side track to the single “Ashizuri Misaki,” released in April 2005 (Heisei 17).
It’s an enka song that depicts the harsh climate of Shimokita.