Chiba Songs: A comprehensive introduction, from famous tunes filled with hometown love to local theme songs

Kujūkuri BeachMizumori Kaori

Kaori Mizumori “Kujukuri Beach” MV (Released February 15, 2022) [Official]

This is a story set against the vast sandy beaches of Chiba Prefecture, powerfully sung by Kaori Mizumori, the queen of local-theme songs.

It portrays the poignant feelings of a woman who, after a broken romance, visits the seaside alone to bury her memories in the sand.

The sound of the waves layered with shakuhachi and koto tones may accentuate the protagonist’s loneliness, as if it were a scene from a drama.

Released in February 2022, the song is also included on the album “Kayō Kiko 21 ~ Kujūkuri-hama ~.” Why not listen to it as a companion on a journey to sort out your emotions?

Chiba, let’s connect our heartsChiba Rotte Marīnzu

"Chiba, Let's Connect Our Hearts" ~2018 Image Video~

It’s a fight song for the Chiba Lotte Marines that openly celebrates local pride for Chiba and the bonds among its people.

The resounding brass and lively rhythms feel as if they capture the raw excitement of the stadium, making your heart race just by listening.

The lyrics carry a positive message: to unite our hearts here in Chiba and move forward together toward the future.

Released in April 2012, the song has long been loved as the theme that brightens the club’s “ALL for CHIBA Day.” It’s a track overflowing with regional love—one that ignites the hearts of anyone who cherishes Chiba as their hometown, as well as those who want to feel a sense of unity at sporting events.

Nakanoshima Bridge BluesKishidan

Nakanoshima Oohashi Blues

A blues rock number steeped in melancholy, one that conjures up the sea breeze of Kisarazu and the sight of slightly rusted guardrails.

Set against a red bridge bathed in the colors of dusk, it paints a sentimental portrait of the bittersweet end of a love that didn’t work out and the helpless feelings that linger.

Many listeners may find themselves overlaying their own tender, painful memories onto Sho Ayanokoji’s strained, wrung-out vocals and the bluesy guitar melodies.

This track is featured on the classic album “Ai Ra Bu Yu,” released in October 2005 and which reached No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly chart.

On a night when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood, it might be nice to listen while driving down a road filled with memories.

Skip ONJUKU-OHARA-TAITOTUBE

Go past Onjuku, Ohara, and Taitō

This is a local song by TUBE, a band synonymous with Japanese summers, filled with love for the seas of Chiba.

It sings of the exhilaration of speeding along the coastline, passing through place names like Onjuku, Ohara, and Taito.

The breezy guitar sound and buoyant rhythm make it feel like you’re on a seaside drive with the sound of waves as your BGM.

The track is included on their debut album “HEART OF SUMMER,” released in July 1985.

Listening to this while cruising along the Boso coast may evoke bittersweet memories of summers past for some.

Dreaming Chiba-kunChiba-ken Kōshiki PR Channeru

Theme song & dance “Yumemiru Chiba-kun”

Created for Chiba Prefecture’s official PR character, this song is bursting with excitement that makes you want to head out right now.

Through the dreams Chiba-kun has, it vividly portrays Chiba’s charms—its rich nature and warm-hearted people.

The track was used as the ending theme for the internet drama “Find Chiba-kun!!,” released in January 2018.

If everyone dances to Papaya Suzuki’s choreography—which includes poses modeled after the shape of Chiba Prefecture—it’s sure to bring out kids’ bursting energy.

Let the winds of the Boso Peninsula decideMizumori Kaori

Bōsō Peninsula, Let the Wind Decide (Kaori Mizumori) — sung by Saori Maki

This is a heartwarming travel ballad delivered by Kaori Mizumori, known as the “Queen of Local Songs.” Set on the Bōsō Peninsula, it portrays how one’s heart is gently set free by encounters with beautiful nature and the warmth of people when feeling a bit worn out by life.

As the journey continues from Tateyama to Onjuku and then to Kisarazu, you can almost see the protagonist’s expression growing brighter.

The song was included on the single “Kujūkuri-hama,” released in February 2022.

Listening to Mizumori’s clear, expansive vocals is sure to soothe the fatigue of everyday life.

Song of the Meteorite of NarashinoTadokoro Yoshiyuki

Yoshiyuki Tadokoro, “Song of the Meteorite of Narashino” — Yoshiyuki Tadokoro’s Unauthorized Local Song Series, Volume 1: Narashino Edition Part 1

This is a song by Yoshiyuki Tadokoro inspired by the dreamlike event of a meteorite that actually fell in Narashino City in July 2020.

With a bright sound that fuses Okinawan folk music and taiko drum rhythms, many listeners may find themselves moving to the beat.

The track was released on CD in November 2023 and has become a beloved local song aimed at promoting the Narashino area.

Choreography for Bon Odori is also provided so that people of all ages, from children to the elderly, can enjoy it.

It’s the perfect tune for moments like local summer festivals, where you want to smile together with everyone.