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 and recommended popular tracks (21–30)
lightBEGIN
The powerful yet gentle singing voice, the beautiful sounds of guitar and piano, and the warm melody put me in a very calm state.
When I listen to it when I’m feeling down, light shines into my dark, sunken heart, and I gain the energy to face forward and move on once more.
Grandpa’s proud Orion BeerBEGIN
BEGIN is a three-piece acoustic band formed by childhood friends from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, whose songs overflowing with hometown pride have been loved for many years.
Their track “Ojī Jiman no Orion Beer,” used as the theme song for the Orion The Draft TV commercial commemorating the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan, “Living with Dreams,” is included on the concept album Begin no Shimauta ~Omoto Takeo 2~.
The visuals featuring people from Okinawa active in various fields, paired with the sprightly ensemble, make it a fitting celebration of the 50th anniversary.
With its sanshin-forward sound that feels both bright and nostalgic, it’s an upbeat tune perfectly suited to the commercial’s theme.
What was born at that timeBEGIN
This is a song that slowly soaks in the importance of family and connection.
When you live apart, it’s easy to go without seeing each other’s faces, but it’s still a masterpiece that reminds you of the deep bonds that tie you together and makes you suddenly want to pick up the phone.
Flower of the sanshinBEGIN
A beloved classic by BEGIN, where the gentle tone of the Okinawan traditional instrument, the sanshin, softly touches the heartstrings.
Sparked by a keepsake from a grandfather one had nearly forgotten, the lyrics vividly revive warm family memories and feelings for one’s hometown, leaving a deeply nostalgic impression.
Released in October 2006, this song has remained in many people’s hearts as an insert song for the film “Tears for You” (Nada Sōsō).
Its bittersweet yet powerful melody deepens the emotions we hold for those dear to us.
For those working hard far from home, it will surely bring their family’s faces to mind.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to spend some heartwarming time.
Orion Beer that Mom puts up withBEGIN
A single shot of pure fun—a cheerful, joyful song where BEGIN’s playful charm shines through to the fullest.
It captures the simple delight of adults enjoying “beer” just as it is.
Lately, it’s the kind of track you’ll want to groove to with an Okinawan Orion beer—now sold at convenience stores nationwide—in hand.
A heart-lifting number perfect for those end-of-day moments, blasting away your fatigue.
Birthday SongBEGIN
A song that delivers a heartfelt “congratulations” to someone special in straightforward words.
Centered on a phrase anyone can hum, the lyrics convey sincere gratitude and celebration, suffused with warm affection for the person in mind.
Eiichi Higa’s compassion-filled vocals and the gentle melody that evokes the breeze of Okinawa richly bring out the work’s tender world.
Released in May 1997 as the group’s 11th single, it was also used as the ending theme for the TV Asahi drama “Tokyo no Shanghai-jin.” It is included on the acclaimed album Ongaku Brigand II.
Play this track at a birthday party with family or friends, and your feelings of celebration may come across even more deeply, wrapping the gathering in a happy atmosphere.
Blue SnowBEGIN
A wistful, blues-tinged Christmas song that blends into the city nightscape.
Released in December 1990 as BEGIN’s second single, it became an early classic, peaking at No.
25 on the Oricon charts.
The track is also included on their second album, GLIDER.
From the lyrics, you can glimpse the solitary figure of the protagonist, standing alone on a glittering street corner with unspoken feelings that never reach their destination.
The melody, which sings of a love that vanishes as fleetingly as snow, brings a quiet poignancy to the listener’s heart.
Perhaps many will relate to those aching emotions that well up unseen precisely because the season is so festive.