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

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.”

Miyakobe Fubukununchaku

Nunchaku – Itobe Fubuku -nuntyaku – itibuhubuku

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'

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.

Shōjōji’s Raccoon Dog Festival MusicNoguchi Ujo / Nakayama Shimpei

Shojoji no Tanuki-bayashi [with song] – Children’s Song

This song, a nursery rhyme known to everyone, is said to have originated from the “Tanuki Drumming Legend” passed down at Shōjō-ji Temple in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture.

The rhythmic and lively “Shōjō-ji no Tanuki-bayashi” has been loved since long ago and is still sung today.

It feels as if a scene unfolds before your eyes of everyone joyfully dancing on a moonlit night when the flowers are in full bloom.

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.

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.

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.