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

TRON CapePāru Kyōdai

Pearl Brothers – Cape TRON

This is a hidden gem by the rock band Pearl Brothers, with Kenzo Saeki on vocals.

Set in CHIBA CITY, it creates a sci-fi atmosphere and exudes a mysterious, slightly sinister groove.

Although an outlier on the album, this track is popular among fans.

Men’s Boat of ChoshiMatsu Yuji

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

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.

Yachiyo Furusato OndoMori Masako

Masako-chan Yachiyo Hometown Ondo

It’s a refreshing bon-odori song characterized by cheerful, light vocals.

It introduces Yachiyo’s local specialties such as pears and seafood, and carries the message that there are people waiting for you.

With an upbeat tempo that lifts your spirits, it’s a festival tune perfect for dancing.

Chiba City SongEiichi Ochiai, Ryutaro Hirota

Municipal Anthem: Chiba City Song — City Anthem of Chiba

This is a song that was established as the city anthem in 1929 (Showa 4).

It celebrates the natural richness of places like Inohanayama and Sodeshigaura, as well as the development of civilization and culture in Chiba City.

It is also known for having been composed by Ryutaro Hirota, famous for works such as “Haru yo, Koi” and “Suzume no Gakko.”

summer FMGLAY

I tried playing GLAY/summer FM.

A song by GLAY that depicts the scenery of Inage Beach, from their legendary outdoor concert in Makuhari in 1999 that drew 200,000 people.

It’s a track with a exhilarating sense of speed, evoking a run along the seaside road from Inage to Kaihin-Makuhari, with a refreshing breeze washing over your whole body.

The city where I was bornOku Hanako

Hanako Oku — 'The Town Where I Was Born'

This is a song in which Hanako Oku, who is from Funabashi City in Chiba Prefecture, sings about her hometown.

Its very gentle lyrics and melody are soothing.

It’s a piece that reminds you of someone important and a cherished place.

When you feel like giving up, it brings you back to your roots and makes you want to start over and try again from the beginning.

Departing from NaritaCheuni

Cheuni / Departing from Narita

A singer from Seoul, South Korea, who debuted in Korea and then made a re-debut in Japan, quickly rose to fame.

This song is a heartrending breakup ballad about the end of an international romance.

The scene of departing from Narita before coming to terms with their feelings is especially moving and brings tears to the eyes.