[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.

Playlist

[Songs of Aomori] A collection of local songs depicting the grandeur of nature and the warmth of its people.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A Classic Song of the Night Train and the Seikan Ferry
2	Aomori StationMani☆Raba		A Manila-va local-focused single from Aomori
3	straitYoshi Ikuzo		The classic song by Ikuzo Yoshi that sings about the Tsugaru Strait
4	Tsugaru Love WomanNiinuma Kenji		Kenji Niinuma’s classic that sings of Tohoku’s snow
5	Oirase Travel SentimentsHikawa Kiyoshi		An enka song that depicts the scenery of Oirase and the course of life
6	Jongara Love SongYoshi Ikuzo		A poignant enka by Ikuzo Yoshi reflecting on his hometown
7	TSUGARUYoshi Ikuzo		Hometown and Family Love Depicted in a Tsugaru Dialect Rap
8	Tsugaru Sakura Storykawanaka miyuki		The charm of Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka that longs for her hometown
9	I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s debut song depicting the snow of Tsugaru and feelings of love.
10	Tsugaru Nakase-bushiHosokawa Takashi		The passion of Tsugaru, Takashi Hosokawa’s powerful enka
11	The Woman of the Tsugaru StraitSonin		Singing of a woman’s feelings as she longs for her hometown in Tokyo
12	Love in the Setting SunKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		A nostalgic song that sings of Aomori’s scenery and a bittersweet love.
13	Aomori ElegyHonma Aine		A moving work that sings of heartbreak’s pain and the winter of Aomori
14	Train of Love for YouFutami Souichi		Sōichi Futami’s Aomori-bound, parting-love travel ballad
15	dodarebachiningen ishi		A song filled with the charm of the Tsugaru dialect and love for my hometown
16	Aomori Rock Ministerningen ishi		A Ningen Isu song that sings of deep love for one’s hometown
17	Lake TowadaKitajima Saburō		A life singing on the lakeshore at the Aomori–Akita prefectural border
18	Solo Journey with the Tsugaru ShamisenSaisei		A story of a young dreamer’s loneliness and resolve
19	Come back here.Mizuki Natsumi		A poignant Tsugaru enka about longing for a father who never returns home
20	Cape TappiMizumori Kaori		A masterpiece that overlays the sorrow of heartbreak onto the landscapes of Aomori
21	Message from the Blue ForestAomori-ken		Aomori Prefecture’s new symbolic music track
22	Aomori Prefecture AnthemAomori-ken		Aomori Prefectural Anthem: Singing of the Future of Nature and Industry
23	Ringo OiwakeEGO-WRAPPIN’		Hibari Misora’s timeless classics are loved across generations.
24	Cape Tappiyoshida takurou & kamayatsu hiroshi		The classic song “Cynthia” by Takuro Yoshida and Kamayatsu
25	Tsuntsun TsugaruHayashi Asami		Asami Hayashi: Pop Appeal in Enka
26	OiraseYamamoto Jōji		A famous song by Joji Yamamoto about the Tohoku region
27	Come back.Matsumura Kazuko		A classic debut by Kazuko Matsumura singing about her hometown
28	Chiekko YosareKishi Chieko		Chieko Kishi’s folk song that sings of the Tsugaru spirit
29	Cape TappiShimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic song “Tappi Misaki,” a portrayal of a woman’s heart
30	From Apple VillageMitsubishi Michiya		Michiya Mihashi's apple-related hit songs
31	I love you, dear Hachinohe senbei-jiru.torio za ponchosu		A local band for the senbei-jiru PR song
32	Mount IwakiMiyama Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyama to perform at Kōhaku with “O-Iwaki-yama”
33	Nostalgic JonkaraHosokawa Takashi		A folk song by Takashi Hosokawa that reflects on his hometown
34	O-Suzuyo the outcastKobayashi Akira		Akira Kobayashi’s Melancholy Archipelago: The Allure of Tsugaru Folk Songs
35	Flowers of TsugaruHarada Yuuri		Harada Yuri’s “Spring in Tsugaru,” a song that marks the revival of enka.
36	Tappi Misaki LighthouseNishio Yuki		Yuki Nishio’s Aomori Prefecture local enka song
37	Hometown of TsugaruMisora Hibari		Misorahibari’s classic song “Uma-kko Sensei” B-side
38	Tsugaru OtokomaeIshigami Kumiko		Kumiko Ishigami’s enka single singing of Tsugaru
39	Tsurunomai BridgeNariye Shōhei		A Heisei-era folk song about the landscapes of Aomori
40	Northern Beach SongMaki Yufuko		Yuko Maki’s “Kita no Hama Uta” is a love song from Tsugaru.
41	Shimokita Fishing PortToba Ichirō		A seafaring song by Ichiro Toba depicting fishermen
42	Gono LineMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori, a classic song themed on the Gono Line
43	Shimokita PeninsulaKamizono Sayaka		High school enka singer sings about the scenery of the Shimokita Peninsula
44	Love at Tsugaru Jūsan LakeNagayama Yōko		Shamisen piece singing Yoko Nagayama's Jūsan Lake
45	Tsugaru PlainSen Masao		A Tsugaru song written by Ikuzo Yoshi and sung by Masao Sen
46	Mother and Daughter JongaraKozakura Maiko		An enka singer from Akita, popular in their hometown.
47	A Melancholy Road on the Shimokita PeninsulaMatsubara Nobue		Nobue Matsubara passionately sings the soul of Mutsu
48	Towada Lake ElegySugata Michiko, Hiraizumi Sei		Towada Lake duet song by Sei Hiraizumi and Michiko Sugata