A song to support recovery from the earthquake disaster. Connecting a circle of reconstruction support through music [Ganbarō Nippon / Let’s keep going, Japan].
[To everyone affected by the earthquake off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in 2025] We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all who have been impacted by this earthquake.
Earthquakes are one of the natural disasters that cannot be avoided as long as we live in Japan.
Many large earthquakes have occurred in the past, bringing great sorrow and hardship.
Yet each time, support has arrived not only from within Japan but from around the world.
Among these recovery efforts, there has been a great deal of support through music, with musicians across the globe releasing many songs filled with hopes for recovery from the disaster.
“May music help even one more disaster survivor regain their strength…” In this article, we introduce a selection of such songs that embody this sincere wish.
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A song cheering on recovery from the earthquake disaster. A circle of recovery support connected through music [Let’s do our best, Japan] (31–40)
Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls
A four-piece rock band affectionately known as “Nico,” captivating many with their performances and lyrical worldview.
“Te o Tatake,” included as the final track on their fourth album HUMANIA, is a song infused with the members’ feelings, as the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake occurred during its production.
You can feel their resolve to take a big step forward—to let music resound no matter the circumstances.
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Since 2012, RADWIMPS has released numerous songs in support of post-disaster recovery.
“Kusama” is a song released in 2018 that sings about what was felt, what changed, and what did not change seven years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
It’s a song that conveys a strong resolve to pass on what happened then to the future.
I look up as I walkBen E. King
A Japanese-language cover of Kyu Sakamoto’s classic “Ue o Muite Arukou” by world-renowned soul singer Ben E.
King.
A great admirer of Japan who was deeply pained by the Great East Japan Earthquake, King created the album “Dear Japan, Ue o Muite Arukou” with the hope of bringing strength to the people of Japan.
All You Need Is LoveJAPAN UNITED with MUSIC
JAPAN UNITED with MUSIC was launched as an East Japan Earthquake recovery support project led by musician Ryuichi Sakamoto and music producer Takeshi Kobayashi.
This “All You Need Is Love” is a cover of The Beatles’ song of the same name released by JAPAN UNITED with MUSIC as a song to support the disaster recovery.
Many of Japan’s leading artists took part, and it’s genuinely moving, isn’t it?
Shelter From The StormBob Dylan
The Japanese title “A Shelter from the Storm” is a song included on Bob Dylan’s 15th album, Blood on the Tracks.
While the work decadently portrays scenes of disasters, conflicts, and various hardships, when you unravel it, you find that it’s actually an uplifting anthem with a highly positive message.
The tune itself is very bright, with a country flavor.
A support song for post-earthquake reconstruction. A circle of recovery assistance connected through music [Ganbarō Nippon] (41–50)
3090 ~Song of Love~LGMonkees
A singer-songwriter living in Fukushima whose home in Sendai was destroyed by the tsunami in the Great East Japan Earthquake, and who later spent time in an evacuation shelter.
This song, which expresses heartfelt feelings for their beloved father, drew attention by debuting at No.
2 on the RecoChoku weekly rankings.
It delivers sincere, straightforward emotions for cherished family.
Beautiful City ~ Let’s do our best! We love KOBE ~Hiramatsu Eri
The gentle singing voice resonates in the heart.
This song is by Eri Hiramatsu, a singer-songwriter from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
Released in 1995 as her 16th single, it was created as the campaign song for “Gambaroya! WE LOVE KOBE,” wishing for Kobe’s recovery from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
It was also used as the CM song for JR West’s tourism campaign “Santo Monogatari.” The lyrics, which stand close to those who experienced the earthquake, are truly wonderful.
It’s a song that gives courage to people striving to overcome difficult times.