[Disaster Reconstruction Support Song] Let’s do our best, Japan! A circle of reconstruction support connected through music

To the futureKiroro

To the Future / kiroro (Cover)

The grand piano at Toyoma Junior High School in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, suffered severe damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Although it was said to be beyond repair, thanks to the efforts of local tuner Hiroshi Endo, it was brought back to life and came to be known as the “Miracle Piano.” Just before the disaster, at the graduation ceremony, students sang Kiroro’s “Mirai e” to the accompaniment of that piano.

It’s a standard song for graduations and weddings, but it can also be heard as a song wishing for recovery after the earthquake.

In January 2020, at a concert held in Naha, Okinawa, Kiroro’s Ayano Kinjo is said to have performed on the “Miracle Piano.”

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Hamada Takuya

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The ends of the worldRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – End of the World

Since the earthquake and tsunami in 2011, RADWIMPS has released songs related to the disaster on YouTube almost every year on March 11, starting the following year.

This song, “Sekai no Hate” (The Edge of the World), was released on March 11, 2020.

Many people lost loved ones in the disaster.

The pain is something unfathomable to others, and even the person experiencing it may struggle to understand it.

There are also many who are tormented by regret.

This song conveys the deep sorrow of such people, along with the powerful wish to one day, without fail, meet again.

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utatane

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AhSuperfly

Superfly “Aa” Music Video

This song, “Aa,” was released in June 2011 as Superfly’s 13th single.

The album “Mind Travel,” which came out before this single, includes an instrumental version under the title “Ah.” Even among those affected by the earthquake, everyone thinks differently, and some feelings may be kept locked up inside.

There’s no single right answer for emotions or thoughts—and that uncertainty can breed anxiety—but this song has the power to make you feel that “it’s okay” to have that haze of confusion.

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Song of Fortune ~Ganbappe ver.~ave

Ave Fuku no Uta ~Ganbatte ver.~ / with Lyrics & Slideshow

It’s a heartwarming cheer song that, while gazing upon the wounded scenery of our hometown, weaves a hope for the future.

The empowering message of the Fukushima dialect phrase “Ganbappe” (“Let’s do our best”) and the warm acoustic sound gently resonate with listeners.

Created right after the March 2011 earthquake and first performed live on local FM radio on March 25 of the same month, this work by Ave has continued to give courage to people in the disaster-affected areas.

It’s a song filled with love for Fukushima, where you can feel the warm bonds of people wishing for recovery from the earthquake.

Your hand and my handiroha

Don't be defeated by the Great East Japan Earthquake! Fukushima cheering song Iroha's 'Your Hand and My Hand'

This is Iroha’s heartwarming recovery support song, singing of hope and bonds to overcome the tragedy of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Set to gentle acoustic guitar and piano accompaniment, the tender harmonies of two male vocalists are deeply moving.

Independently released in 2011, the piece was born as a “Fukushima Support Song,” wishing for the prefecture’s recovery.

Amid the confusion and sorrow of the disaster, Zenji created it with the desire to encourage people through music, even if only a little.

The result is a gem of a ballad that conveys the importance of supporting one another.

Let’s Build a Rainbow ~Fukushima Version~ippan shadan hōjin miyagi bikki no kai

Reconstruction support song “Let’s Build a Rainbow ~Fukushima Version~”

A heartwarming ballad filled with hopes and wishes for Tohoku’s recovery.

The lyrics weave in place names from the Hamadori region of Fukushima, stirring nostalgia, while an uplifting melody with a gentle tempo carries a quiet strength.

Released in March 2013 as a recovery support song, it conveys the message to children who left their hometowns after the disaster: “Don’t forget to be proud of where you come from.” It’s a song to listen to when you think of your hometown, when you miss family living far away, and when you want to hold onto hope for a brighter future.

Wonderful FukushimaSakushi: Reiwa Ichirou / Sakkyoku: Koseki Yuji

"Wonderful Fukushima" Song: Michio Ozora

This is a heartwarming local song that pairs a melody by Yuji Koseki, a composer from Fukushima City, with contemporary lyrics.

The lyrics, which weave in famous sights such as the Abukuma River, Iizaka Onsen, and the Azuma mountain range, express a deep affection for the homeland.

It is an anthem overflowing with hometown pride, meant for the people of Fukushima working toward recovery from the earthquake and tsunami, Fukushima natives living far away, and anyone who wants to experience the beauty and charm of Fukushima.