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

Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto

[Chorus] Flowers Will Bloom (Mixed Choir, Three Parts)

A theme song created by the NHK Great East Japan Earthquake Project to support reconstruction in areas affected by the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

The lyrics were written by Shunji Iwai, who is from Miyagi Prefecture, and the music was composed by Yoko Kanno.

The song is performed by well-known figures with roots or strong ties to the affected regions, including Toshiyuki Nishida, Kyoka Suzuki, Fumio Umezawa, Sandwichman, and Shizuka Arakawa.

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HATSUMI

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GASSHOW

A song by illion, the solo project of RADWIMPS vocalist Yojiro Noda.

His singing is filled with such powerful messages that it gives me goosebumps.

You can feel his determination, expressed in archaic language to convey a strong resolve: “We must not forget that moment.” I feel that the place this song leads us to is filled with light.

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RADWIMPS – Tin (Buriki)

Released on March 11, 2013—the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake—this is RADWIMPS’ song in support of recovery.

It’s a slow-tempo ballad that begins with a quiet piano arpeggio, deliberately holding back any flashy rock sound.

The arrangement is striking in how it lets each word and Yojiro Noda’s vocals sink deeply into the heart.

Rather than offering a straightforward “Let’s do our best” kind of encouragement, the lyrics consistently stand beside the weight of what was lost and the wounds that have yet to heal.

This work is the second installment in the band’s “3.11 Series,” created in remembrance of the disaster, and in 2021 it was included on the album 2+0+2+1+3+1+1=10 years 10 songs.

Proceeds have been donated to support natural disaster relief efforts through organizations such as the Japanese Red Cross Society.

The song was also used as the ending theme for Daisuke Shimada’s short film Tadaima.

Even for those who did not experience the disaster firsthand, it offers a chance to reflect on one’s own way of engaging with it.

SAVE NOTOYOS-MAG

SAVE NOTO / YOS-MAG Noto Peninsula Recovery Support Song (beats by buzz-K) (Directed by ZAN.ZOH)

About one year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, this is a recovery support song released in February 2025 by YOS-MAG.

A rapper from Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture, he visited the disaster-stricken areas five times starting immediately after the quake, engraving into his rap the reality he saw with his own eyes.

It goes beyond a simple message of encouragement, conveying concern over the slow pace of recovery and respect for the supporters working hard on the ground.

With a documentary-like perspective, the lyrics function as a rap journal that communicates the true state of the affected areas.

The music video released on YouTube shows scenes of lingering rubble and temporary housing, bringing Noto’s current situation into sharper focus.

It’s a track we especially hope those who can’t visit the disaster area but still want to help will listen to.

To tomorrowMISIA

MISIA – To Tomorrow (Reconstruction Support Message Song)

As a message song supporting recovery, a portion of the proceeds was donated through the reconstruction support project HOPE FOR JAPAN.

On the 2011 album SOUL QUEST, it is performed with just piano and vocals, but a full orchestral version was later released as well.

It is a moving song that encourages us to move forward together toward tomorrow.

morning gloryHakuho & Kae

morning glory

Born from a segment on TV Tokyo’s special program “Shimurá & Hakuhō’s Isn’t It Amazing!” in June 2014, this is a support song wishing for recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.

When it was performed on the show, it drew a huge response and many called for a CD release.

In February 2016, marking five years since the disaster, it was officially released as a duet by Hakuhō and J-pop singer Kae.

The lyrics contain memories of once-peaceful summers and the resolve to set out once again from there.

Its message—joining hands and turning tears into light—resonates warmly not only in the disaster-hit areas but in the hearts of all who listen.

It’s said that Hakuhō carried a karaoke track with him even while traveling and practiced repeatedly in preparation for the recording.

That sincere dedication, combined with Kae’s soaring vocals, brought two artists from different fields together as one, resulting in a one-of-a-kind recovery song.

Believe (Believe in Love)chin kennē

Taiwan Charity Support Song “Believe (Trust in Love)” with Japanese Subtitles

In March 2011, right after the Great East Japan Earthquake, a charity song was produced in Taiwan.

It’s a piece written and composed by Chen Chien-Ning, leader of F.I.R.

(F.I.R.

Firband), who is also active as a composer and producer.

Many of Taiwan’s leading artists participated, and even a narration by the president at the time was included, reflecting the nation’s collective desire to help.

The song was unveiled as the theme for a live-broadcast charity program in Taiwan that same March, during which a large amount of relief funds was raised.

The lyrics acknowledge the sorrow of loss while conveying a message to keep moving forward, believing in love and hope.

It’s a song to listen to when you need the courage to take a step amid adversity, or when you want to feel bonds that transcend national borders.