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

Because you are hereKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki "Because You Are Here" from Premium Live One for all, All for one

A digital-only single released on April 11, 2011 via the iTunes Store and other platforms to support earthquake disaster recovery.

On iTunes, a collaborative video with professional figure skater Shizuka Arakawa was also made available.

Mai Kuraki reflected on what she could do in response to the disaster.

Through the song, the unwavering resolve conveyed in the lyrics—her determination to continue singing in order to bring hope—really comes through.

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Light of dawnIshigaki Yū

Yu Ishigaki / Light of Dawn (Lyric Video) — With Prayers for Reconstruction

This song sings of hope and wishes.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Yu Ishigaki from Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, digitally released in March 2024.

Created as a support song for areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, it carries a strong message of recovery.

Uplifting imagery—like cold snow melting as spring arrives, and colors returning to the city with the dawn—resonates deeply.

Let Ishigaki’s warm voice soothe you as you imagine a brighter future.

Talarira Sanriku Reconstruction Support Versionunderpath!

[Official MV] Tararira Sanriku Reconstruction Support Version ~ NHK Morioka: Iwate Minna no Uta ~ #Morioka #morioka

This is a recovery-support song created by underpath!, a group based in Iwate Prefecture, infused with messages of encouragement for disaster-affected areas.

Set to a bright and lively melody, it portrays the beautiful scenery of the Sanriku region and the warmth of its people, bringing courage and hope to listeners.

Released around 2020 in collaboration with NHK Morioka Broadcasting Station, the official music video makes this piece recommended for those who want to rediscover the charms of Iwate or support disaster-hit areas through music.

Let its warm vocals wrap around you as you reflect on Iwate’s seasonal landscapes.

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.