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

Lush nature, bustling cities, an aerial gateway, and a world-famous theme park…

Chiba Prefecture is dotted with spots that captivate countless people, and it has given birth to many beloved songs brimming with hometown charm.

In this article, we’re highlighting songs connected to Chiba! From folk tunes passed down across generations and wistful enka, to classic J-pop that makes you daydream about the places in the lyrics, and even adorable theme songs for local mascots—we’ll introduce a wide array of works.

Now, why not lend an ear to the music of Chiba?

[Songs of Chiba] A comprehensive introduction to everything from beloved classics filled with hometown love to local tunes (21–30)

Night in ChibaMiumi Osamu

Chiba Night - Osamu Miumi (cover) - Hiroshi Misaki
Night in ChibaMiumi Osamu

A hit song by Osamu Mihumi that is popular at karaoke cafés in Chiba Prefecture and passionately sung by many people.

Its wistful vocals evoke scenes you once saw, imbued with a poignant yet fervent emotion—truly a wonderful song.

This Chiba-related classic has been moving listeners and creating countless new fans.

Rockin’★TuberChuba★Furenzu

[♪ Song] “Rockin’ Chuba” <With Choreography & Dance> | Children’s Song • Music [Chuba Chuba Wonderland • Chiba TV Official]
Rockin'★TuberChuba★Furenzu

It’s a song from Chiba TV’s “Chuba Chuba Wonderland,” so famous in Chiba that anyone from the area would know it.

The local hero Captain☆C sings and dances with friends from Chiba.

It’s especially known for a chorus you won’t forget once you hear it.

Chiba Dance Across Three GenerationsMiyako Harumi

Three generations of Chiba Odori: Let’s all dance edition
Chiba Dance Across Three GenerationsMiyako Harumi

In summer, it’s a classic that’s always danced to not only at Chiba’s Three-Generation Summer Festival but also at Bon Odori events across the country.

The lively festival music and spirited calls give you energy.

The lyrics weave in various famous spots in Chiba, depicting seasonal landscapes throughout the year.

Kamagaya Daibutsu DIVE TO LOVESukippukauzu

As part of a bayfm project, Skip Cows created a song inspired by the Great Buddha in Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture, based on submissions from listeners.

The lyrics express a poignant love, waiting alongside the Buddha for someone they like.

It’s a heartwarming love song with a happy ending.

The two are on the Joban Line.Teganuma Jun, Okada Aki

It was created as a cheering song for the Jōban Line departing from Kashiwa, so lots of Jōban Line station names appear.

It portrays a bittersweet love story between a man and a woman—a curious song that makes you laugh but also moves you.

The chorus is addictive, and the subtle pauses in the official music video are amusing too.

Miyakobe Fubukununchaku

Nunchaku – Itobe Fubuku -nuntyaku – itibuhubuku
Miyakobe Fubukununchaku

This is a track by a legendary hardcore band that blended down-and-dirty hardcore with hip-hop elements—so outrageously cool it even hit No.

1 on the Oricon Indies chart.

The band hails from Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture and has released many songs brimming with hometown pride; in this song, the neighboring city of Abiko also makes an appearance.

Men’s Boat of ChoshiMatsu Yuji

Yuji Matsu, 'The Men’s Boat of Choshi'
Men’s Boat of ChoshiMatsu Yuji

This is a song that exudes the rugged spirit of a true man of the sea.

It’s a fisherman’s song set in Choshi Port, and the shout of “dokkoisho” conveys a sense of masculine strength.

I’m captivated by the vivid lyrics and vocals that make you picture the boats returning from the sea with their great catch flags flying.