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)
forever; for good; indefinitelyBEGIN
A heartwarming song about building a future together with someone special.
The gentle tones of the sanshin and Eisho Higa’s expressive vocals draw you into a relaxed mood.
Even if you can’t choose where you were born and raised, anywhere becomes a “hometown” as long as you’re with the one you love.
That hopeful feeling is easy to imagine even without reading the lyrics.
Released in February 2004 as one of the tracks on a double A-side single, it also became well known as the commercial song for Marukin Chuyu’s “Ryukyu Moromi Vinegar.” Even those who usually feel too shy to express their feelings will want to say, “Every day I spend with you is a treasure,” after listening to this piece.
It’s a classic we hope couples starting a new life together will hear.
Be my bride.BEGIN
This is a cover by BEGIN of the timeless proposal song released by Yuzo Kayama in 1966.
The arrangement beautifully blends the breezy freshness of the original—evocative of the Shonan seaside—with Okinawa’s laid-back atmosphere.
The rustic tone of the Ichigo Ichie and the warm vocals perfectly match the lyrics’ worldview, which sings of straightforward love for that special someone.
Just listening wraps you in a warm sense of happiness.
The track is included on the classic 2003 album “Begin no Ichigo Ichie 58 Drive.” At their Chigasaki live show, it was performed as a bridge connecting Okinawa and Shonan.
It’s a heartwarming song that gently supports those planning a proposal or heading out on a drive date with someone special.
Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic hits, recommended popular tracks (31–40)
The Konohana of KunibunBEGIN
Set to the gentle tones of the sanshin, this is a famous song by BEGIN that sings of deep love for someone dear.
The lyrics, which overlay the image of a white flower blooming in a hometown garden with the irreplaceable figure of a mother and offer a prayer, are truly moving.
The straightforward feelings expressed in the Yaeyama dialect gently warm the listener’s heart.
This track is included on the classic album “BEGIN no Shimauta ~ Omoto Takeo 2,” released in July 2002, about 12 years after their debut.
When you’re away from home working hard, there are times you may feel lonely.
On nights like that, this song will quietly stay by your side.
Thinking of your beloved family, why not let it give you the courage to face forward and start walking again tomorrow?
Kankara Sanshin UmushirumunBEGIN
Just hearing the cheerful sound of the sanshin makes your heart start to dance.
In the lyrics, the three strings are likened to a family—the father, the mother, and the children—humorously singing about them blending together in harmony.
You can almost feel the excitement of waiting for Okinawa’s summer Eisa festivals and even hear the sounds of a laid-back life; simply listening brings a smile to your face.
This piece is included on the classic album “Begin no Shimauta – Omoto Takeo 2,” released in July 2002, alongside songs like “Shimanchu nu Takara.” It’s perfect not only for lifting the spirits of the whole family, but also as an enjoyable first step for anyone who wants to start playing the sanshin.
SunBEGIN
This song is filled with the strength to find new hope in the wake of profound sorrow after losing someone dear.
The sudden farewells to a live lighting crew member and close friends led to the realization that “they were my sun,” becoming the catalyst for this work.
The Okinawan spirit of laughing off even a grief so deep you’d want to complain to God shakes listeners to the core with its humor and heart.
Released in March 2025 to mark the 35th anniversary of their debut, it also forms the core of their first album in seven years, Taiyo (The Sun).
The heartbeat-like beat and the electric guitar played by vocalist Eiichi Higa himself seem to symbolize the band’s new challenge.
When you’re sunk in an overwhelming sense of loss, this song quietly stays by your side and offers a light that illuminates tomorrow.
Children of the SunBEGIN
This is a song by BEGIN that paints a nostalgic scene reminiscent of summer vacations from childhood.
Its gentle acoustic sound, imbued with the breeze of Okinawa, and the soft vocals perfectly match memories of those carefree days spent running around.
From the lyrics, you can clearly imagine a straightforward wish for peace: if only everyone could keep a childlike, pure heart, there would be no conflict.
The song was included on the album “GLIDER,” released in March 1991, and later selected for the best-of compilation “BEGIN BEST 1990-2000,” making it a fan favorite.
When you’re worn out by the noise of daily life, listening to this track will warm your heart and bring you a sense of calm.
Beautiful in the past, beautiful nowBEGIN
A heartwarming island song by BEGIN, filled with the soothing tones of the sanshin that seep into your soul.
The lyrics lovingly depict the everyday lives of our grandparents’ era and the island’s abundant nature, stirring a deep sense of nostalgia in listeners.
Carried by a gentle melody, the message to cherish both the timeless beauty of the past and the beauty that exists here and now comes through clearly.
First included on the album “Ongaku Brigades II,” released in June 1997, the song was later featured on “BEGIN no Shimauta ~Omoto Takeo~.” It’s perfect for those moments when, living far from home, you suddenly find yourself longing for the old days.
When you seek peace of mind amid a busy life, why not lend an ear to these tender tones?