RAG MusicBand
A wonderful Japanese music band

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!

Playlist

Songs by BEGIN. BEGIN’s classic hits and recommended popular tracks.
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1eastIrayoi Tsukiyo BeachBEGIN
Irayoi Tsukiyo BeachBEGINplay_arrow
The intro begins with the distinctly Okinawan sound of the sanshin…
2eastSanshin FlowerBEGIN
Sanshin FlowerBEGINplay_arrow
When it comes to BEGIN, this is the song that comes to mind…
3eastBe Nankuru-kunBEGIN
Be Nankuru-kunBEGINplay_arrow
A soul-stirring song by a band from Okinawa
4eastNational Route 508BEGIN
National Route 508BEGINplay_arrow
Created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Okinawa FamilyMart…
5eastOrion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGIN
Orion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGINplay_arrow
A bright me... that conveys Okinawa’s cheerful vibe
6eastOur Wonderful WorldBEGIN
Our Wonderful WorldBEGINplay_arrow
When you find yourself questioning the very act of living...
7eastFrom here to the futureBEGIN
From here to the futureBEGINplay_arrow
With a gentle singing voice and a beautiful melody, about my hometown...
8eastYugafu IslandBEGIN
Yugafu IslandBEGINplay_arrow
Recalling my memories and reminiscences from when I went to Okinawa...
9eastIslanders’ TreasureBEGIN
Islanders' TreasureBEGINplay_arrow
If you had to name BEGIN’s signature song, you’d pick this one…
10eastOathBEGIN
OathBEGINplay_arrow
An anthem of encouragement for the courage to keep moving forward without giving up
11eastKeep smilingBEGIN
Keep smilingBEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN and Akashiya Sanma, as well as many from Yoshimoto…
12eastYunta, the perm shopBEGIN
Yunta, the perm shopBEGINplay_arrow
With a warm melody, I'll gently speak to you...
13eastTears Flowing EndlesslyBEGIN
Tears Flowing EndlesslyBEGINplay_arrow
Lyrics by Ryoko Moriyama, created by BEGIN...
14eastMe for youBEGIN
Me for youBEGINplay_arrow
A song of gratitude and farewell to someone dear
15eastA moth flying into the flameBEGIN
A moth flying into the flameBEGIN
A unique title that plays on a Japanese proverb…
16eastJust as there are stars in the skyBEGIN
Just as there are stars in the skyBEGINplay_arrow
Entrusting the bittersweet pain of heartbreak to the beauty of nature, my heart…
17eastGrandma Obaa’s Signature Bomb Hot PotBEGIN
Grandma Obaa's Signature Bomb Hot PotBEGINplay_arrow
This work explores Okinawa’s food culture through Obaa’s homemade cooking...
18eastSouseiBEGIN
SouseiBEGINplay_arrow
BEG, who are strongly associated with a smooth, emotive singing style...
19eastBalloonBEGIN
BalloonBEGINplay_arrow
Based on the Brazilian music style "Marcha," it was crea...
20eastVoice of the SeaBEGIN
Voice of the SeaBEGINplay_arrow
In au’s commercial, the actor Kiritani, who poses as Urashima Taro…
21eastThe scenery I saw at the breakwaterBEGIN
The scenery I saw at the breakwaterBEGINplay_arrow
A melody that evokes a sense of nostalgia…
22eastlightBEGIN
lightBEGINplay_arrow
A powerful yet gentle singing voice, with beautiful guitar and piano…
23eastWhat was born at that timeBEGIN
What was born at that timeBEGINplay_arrow
The importance of family, the importance of connection, slowly...
24north_eastBlue vacuum tubeBEGIN
Blue vacuum tubeBEGINplay_arrow
Although it’s not often performed live...
25south_eastFlower of the sanshinBEGIN
Flower of the sanshinBEGINplay_arrow
The sound of the sanshin and thoughts of my hometown resonate in my heart.
26eastBlue SnowBEGIN
Blue SnowBEGINplay_arrow
The lonely heart of a bittersweet Christmas song
27eastDon’t abandon loveBEGIN
Don't abandon loveBEGINplay_arrow
A manly yet gentle, soulful singing voice and a lively rhythm...
28eastGondola in SpringBEGIN
Gondola in SpringBEGINplay_arrow
The theme song of the film “Tabidachi no Shimauta: Jūgo no Haru” (Island Song of Departure: Fifteen Springs)…
29eastI miss you…BEGIN
I miss you…BEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN’s love ballad resonates with the heart.
30eastforever; for good; indefinitelyBEGIN
forever; for good; indefinitelyBEGINplay_arrow
A timeless song that sings about a future built with someone you cherish.
31eastSunBEGIN
SunBEGINplay_arrow
From the profound sorrow of losing a loved one, a new hope...
32eastSong of the SeaBEGIN
Song of the SeaBEGINplay_arrow
A lyrical ballad by BEGIN, singing of longing for their hometown
33eastOrion Beer that Mom puts up withBEGIN
Orion Beer that Mom puts up withBEGINplay_arrow
Fun in just one go, BEGIN’s cheerful and enjoyable...
34eastList Price BluesBEGIN
List Price BluesBEGINplay_arrow
Rhythmic and really conveys a cheerful vibe…
35eastdragon boatBEGIN
dragon boatBEGINplay_arrow
The song title has changed, and things like prayers for safety at sea...
36eastsugar tempuraBEGIN
sugar tempuraBEGINplay_arrow
Sata andagi, a famous Okinawan confection...
37eastGrandpa’s proud Orion BeerBEGIN
Grandpa’s proud Orion BeerBEGINplay_arrow
BEGIN Okinawa Reversion 50th Anniversary Commemorative Song
38eastI miss youBEGIN
I miss youBEGINplay_arrow
Famous as a classic heartbreak song, it's beautiful and ele—
39eastBirthday SongBEGIN
Birthday SongBEGINplay_arrow
To someone special, with heartfelt congratulations, tru...
40eastBe my bride.BEGIN
Be my bride.BEGINplay_arrow
The immortal ... released by Yuzo Kayama in 1966
41eastThe Konohana of KunibunBEGIN
The Konohana of KunibunBEGINplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that expresses love for one’s mother through the sanshin
42eastKankara Sanshin UmushirumunBEGIN
Kankara Sanshin UmushirumunBEGINplay_arrow
Expressing family harmony with a cheerful sanshin melody
43eastChildren of the SunBEGIN
Children of the SunBEGINplay_arrow
Memories of Boyhood and a Wish for Peace
44eastBeautiful in the past, beautiful nowBEGIN
Beautiful in the past, beautiful nowBEGINplay_arrow
I feel nostalgia and peace from BEGIN’s island song
45eastOkinawa Sunshine DayBEGIN
Okinawa Sunshine DayBEGINplay_arrow
A summer tune blending blue skies and ska reggae
46eastWonderful TonightBEGIN
Wonderful TonightBEGINplay_arrow
A Japanese song covered by Eric Clapton...
47easttwilightBEGIN
twilightBEGINplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that expresses longing for one’s hometown
48eastLet’s meet on Taketomi Island.BEGIN
Let's meet on Taketomi Island.BEGINplay_arrow
This one also goes well with whistling, Orion beer, and dancing…
49eastTwo bottles and chocolateBEGIN
Two bottles and chocolateBEGINplay_arrow
A complete switch from the Okinawan sound to chic jazz…
50eastPlease protect my voice.BEGIN
Please protect my voice.BEGINplay_arrow
A blend of Okinawan vibes and a waltz-like sound...
51eastLet’s form a band.BEGIN
Let's form a band.BEGIN
As the title “Let’s form a band” suggests…
52eastGood job.BEGIN
Good job.BEGINplay_arrow
When I listen to it after getting worn out from the daily grind, it’s like, “Ma…
53eastKariyushi NightBEGIN
Kariyushi NightBEGINplay_arrow
A perfect song for celebrations and happy occasions…
54eastOnce we meet, we’re familyBEGIN
Once we meet, we’re familyBEGINplay_arrow
Stitch from Disney animation and BEGIN…
55eastUruma MelodyBEGIN
Uruma MelodyBEGINplay_arrow
A tropical atmosphere that evokes a warm climate…
56eastAsadoya YuntaBEGIN
Asadoya YuntaBEGINplay_arrow
A song that covers a traditional piece from Okinawa, and...
57eastThe islands are pure and serene.BEGIN
The islands are pure and serene.BEGINplay_arrow
Against the backdrop of Okinawa’s blue sea, looking as if enjoying it comfortably…
58eastA breakup that doesn’t even get caught in the netBEGIN
A breakup that doesn’t even get caught in the netBEGINplay_arrow
The masculine singing voice pairs well with the wistful melody...
59eastLook up at the stars in the nightBEGIN
Look up at the stars in the nightBEGINplay_arrow
This song, which is also one of Kyu Sakamoto’s signature tracks, BE…
60eastYOUBEGIN
YOUBEGINplay_arrow
A gentle, warm melody and a masculine...
61eastI want to fall in love.BEGIN
I want to fall in love.BEGINplay_arrow
With a strong Okinawan vibe, distinctive lyrics, and di…
62eastFlower of AlohaBEGIN
Flower of AlohaBEGINplay_arrow
A relaxed island-style music vibe
63eastInk of the HeartBEGIN
Ink of the HeartBEGINplay_arrow
A song of gratitude to parents by the Okinawan band BEGIN
64eastYour song is a waltzBEGIN
Your song is a waltzBEGINplay_arrow
A three-member band from Okinawa with nationwide popularity.
65eastShibuya Centennial Grand DanceBEGIN
Shibuya Centennial Grand DanceBEGINplay_arrow
A three-piece acoustic band from Okinawa, ...
66eastLove runsBEGIN
Love runsBEGINplay_arrow
As the title says, once you hear it, you’ll feel like running…
67eastIslanders’ TreasureBEGIN
Islanders' TreasureBEGINplay_arrow
One of BEGIN’s signature songs is also the co...
68east12-string guitar of meteorsBEGIN
12-string guitar of meteorsBEGINplay_arrow
A track included on an early album. From Okinawa, Sa...
69eastFlowerBEGIN
FlowerBEGINplay_arrow
A cover of Shoukichi Kina’s “Hana,” which many...
70eastseedlingBEGIN
seedlingBEGINplay_arrow
Released as an Okinawa-exclusive single, Oki…
71eastO wind,BEGIN
O wind,BEGINplay_arrow
Riffs played on the sanshin, percussion, and so...