Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic hits and recommended popular tracks.
Speaking of BEGIN, they have classics like “Shimanchu nu Takara” and “Koishikute,” but what’s your favorite song?BEGIN is a three-member band, all from Okinawa.
Their break came when they appeared on the TV show “Miyake Yuji no Ikasu Band Tengoku” (aka Ikaten), which helped ignite Japan’s band boom.
At the time, they performed “Koishikute,” which later became their debut single, and received rave reviews.“Nada Sousou,” sung by fellow Okinawan artist Rimi Natsukawa, was composed by BEGIN.
Natsukawa and BEGIN have known each other for a long time, and in fact, Natsukawa’s older sister and a member of BEGIN were classmates.We researched fan favorites based on BEGIN listeners’ voices, highlighting songs that bring out emotions like wistfulness and warmth.Please take a look!
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Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic hits, recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Just as there are stars in the skyBEGIN
This soothing classic channels the pain of heartbreak into the beauty of nature, warming the heart.
BEGIN covered it in 1997, and it was used as the theme song for the film “What We Loved.” The gentle vocals and Okinawan breeze in the sound resonate deeply with listeners.
The lyrics are striking, likening lost dreams and hopes to stars and sandy shores.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to look forward when you’ve had a rough day—perfect for those starting anew or healing from a broken heart.
With BEGIN’s music, why not take your first step forward, too?
A moth flying into the flameBEGIN
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This is a fun 2018 summer track by BEGIN with a unique title that’s a playful twist on a Japanese proverb.
As the name suggests, it’s a song about food, mentioning all kinds of dishes in the lyrics that will make you hungry.
It’s a delightful, witty tune that cleverly intertwines the deliciousness of rice with the departure of “you,” delivering a playful, pun-filled message.
Grandma Obaa’s Signature Bomb Hot PotBEGIN
This work is a song that celebrates Okinawan food culture and warmth through Grandma’s home cooking.
Traditional dishes like rafute (braised pork belly) and goya champuru (stir-fried bitter melon) appear one after another, so you can almost taste the flavors of home just by listening.
Released in July 2002, it was also used in 2012 as the opening theme for a tokusatsu drama on Okinawa Television.
It’s recommended not only for those interested in Okinawan food and culture, but also for anyone who wants to experience the charm of Okinawa through BEGIN’s music.
SouseiBEGIN
This is a super up-tempo party song from BEGIN, who are more often associated with smooth, heartfelt ballads.
The beat is intense, there’s even a collaboration with a rapper, and vocalist Higa Eisho’s usually gentle voice is pushed into a rougher, more forceful delivery for this track.
Even so, the signature BEGIN flavor—like the sanshin and other traditional Japanese instruments—remains intact, delivering that reliable Okinawan quality.
It’s a song I’d recommend even to newcomers to BEGIN.
BalloonBEGIN
This is a track included on the album “Begin no Marcha Chora,” which was produced based on the Brazilian music style Marcha.
Released in 2015.
It’s an irresistibly bright, hype-raising song.
As you listen, energy wells up from deep inside and brings a smile to your face.
It makes you want to dance along to the rhythm.
The lyrics are distinctive for reflecting the era, featuring references such as the names of passenger-cargo ships that were active during the Meiji period.
Voice of the SeaBEGIN
It’s well-known from the au commercial where actor Kenta Kiritani, portraying Urashima Taro, sang it, but the song was written by BEGIN.
They also did a self-cover of the track.
It’s a refreshing tune that conjures up images of Okinawa’s blue sea, white sandy beaches, and clear blue sky.
Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic and recommended popular tracks (21–30)
The scenery I saw at the breakwaterBEGIN
The melody and lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and bring back fond memories from the past.
Although it’s just an album track, it’s very popular among fans.
It leaves you with a gentle feeling and makes you think you can try your best again tomorrow.