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 (31–40)
sugar tempuraBEGIN
This is a song about sata andagi, a specialty sweet from Okinawa.
Its upbeat rhythm makes you want to start dancing.
The lyrics mention sata andagi many times, giving you a feel for Okinawa, and the chorus is easy, so everyone can join in and get excited together.
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.
I miss youBEGIN
Famous as a classic heartbreak song, its beautiful, gentle, and unhurried melody and tender, resonant vocals seep into the hearts of those hurt by a broken romance.
The straightforward lyrics are easy to relate to for anyone freshly heartbroken, bringing tears to your eyes before you know it.
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.
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 and recommended popular tracks (41–50)
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.