A song to support recovery from the earthquake disaster. Connecting a circle of reconstruction support through music [Ganbarō Nippon / Let’s keep going, Japan].

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.

With AllLyrics: Masaki Sawauchi · Yumiko Omori / Composition: Mao Yoshida

With All (2020 Ver.)—A Support Song from the Disaster-Affected Iwate!!

This is a heartwarming support song from Iwate, imbued with prayers for recovery after the earthquake.

Set to a refreshing melody, it’s a memorable piece that brings feelings of hope and unity to the fore.

First unveiled as the theme song for a disaster recovery charity concert held in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture in November 2016, the song is performed by the “Morioka Kurukoi Family,” featuring members of the local band quad.

In 2020, a newly recorded version was produced as an encouraging message to those facing hardships during the pandemic.

It’s the perfect track for times when you want to feel that warm bond that keeps our hearts together, even when we’re apart.

I’m home.Hakuchō Rinana × ave

Rina Shiratori × ave “I’m Home” Music Video — NOW ON SALE —

This collaborative song by Rinana Shiratori and ave is filled with a deep longing for home, highlighted by the gentle call-and-response of “Welcome home” and “I’m back.” Created with feelings for Fukushima after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the piece carries the message that even when we are apart, our hearts are always with our hometown.

It was released as a single CD in October 2013 and was chosen as the official theme song for the charity event “Volleyball Aid 2013,” held on October 20 in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those living away from their hometowns and to anyone longing to be reunited with someone dear.

On the sandASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Masafumi Gotoh Suna no Ue

This song, Suna no Ue (On the Sand), was created by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s frontman, Masafumi Gotoh, with a wish for recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Gotoh wrote and composed the song himself, and single-handedly handled the recording using a battery-powered keyboard, an acoustic guitar, and his own handclaps.

When people are lost or anxious, they’re often just doing their best to get through the present, and even thinking about the future can be painful.

This number is meant to let a bit of wind into those feelings—a song that gives you a small reason to look forward.

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Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”

When I listened to this song, I wiped away my tears, put my sadness away in a box, and felt fired up to believe in tomorrow and keep moving forward, thinking, “Yes! I just have to do my best!” And because these lyrics reached everyone’s hearts, he said he was able to gain confidence in his own music.

It’s a song where I felt comfort not through words of consolation or sorrow, but through straightforward and simple words.

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Fukushima SmileManami

[Official] Fukushima Egao / MANAMI

This is a warm, heartfelt song by MANAMI, filled with the desire to bring love and smiles to Fukushima.

Since the earthquake and tsunami, there has been a strong wish to restore the smiles that have diminished, which is expressed through melodies that touch the heart and uplifting lyrics.

The track is the title song of the album “Fukushima Egao,” released in December 2018, and it was used as the theme song for KFB Fukushima Broadcasting’s information program “Yojidesu” from April 2017 to September 2019.

It’s a perfect song not only for people living in Fukushima Prefecture, but also for those who have left their hometowns, and for anyone who can relate to the feeling of cherishing important people and places.

Fukushima personave

ave “Fukushimajin”

This is a signature work by ave, a singer-songwriter from Fukushima Prefecture, whose heartfelt longing for home resonates deeply.

Having composed multiple songs about Fukushima, ave’s voice has continually encouraged local residents.

After being included on the mini-album “Boku no Uta wa, Kimi no Uta Sore ga Fuku no Uta,” released in June 2011 just after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the song was performed at local reconstruction support events and at “KazetoRock LIVE Fukushima,” quietly connecting with people’s hearts.

It is a gem of a song that sings of the pride and bonds of the people of Fukushima, gently standing with those who hold hope for recovery.