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Masterpieces and popular songs of The Elephant Kashimashi

From Elephant Kashimashi’s treasure trove of classic songs, our editorial team has put together a selection of recommended fan favorites.

Elephant Kashimashi is a rock band that has continued to earn the support of many fans from their debut to the present day, thanks to their rugged, powerful sound and the overwhelming vocal prowess of Hiroji Miyamoto.

Their music, brimming with pure passion and raw expression, grips listeners’ hearts and never lets go.

Through this special feature, we invite you to rediscover the allure of Elekashi and immerse yourself in their musical world!

Elephant Kashimashi’s classic and popular songs (31–40)

DJ In My LifeElefanto Kashimashi

DJ In My Life エレファントカシマシ
DJ In My LifeElefanto Kashimashi

Included on the album released on September 29, 2004.

Unusually for Elekashi, it has a relaxed rhythm.

Minsai’s words stick in your head and keep repeating even after the song ends.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s singing lacks his usual intensity, but it’s a track that stays with you.

gentle riverElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi Gentle River Revival at Yaon
gentle riverElefanto Kashimashi

Included on the album “THE ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI 2,” released on November 21, 1988.

It’s the first track on the album.

Starting quietly, it suddenly unfolds into an intense vocal delivery.

The voice, reminiscent of Kiyoshiro Imawano, is both gentle and fierce.

It’s a song that conjures vivid images and evokes a heart-pounding sensation.

Like the moon tonightElefanto Kashimashi

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi
Like the moon tonightElefanto Kashimashi

You could almost call them “the consummate craftsmen band.” They’re craftsmanlike, never pandering to the media, and that awkward earnestness is probably part of what endears them to fans.

Because of that unadorned stance, it comes through directly in their music, and I think that’s why they can create such pure songs.

April windElefanto Kashimashi

April Wind The Elephant Kashimashi
April windElefanto Kashimashi

It’s a classic by Elephant Kashimashi that paints a refreshing breeze heralding the arrival of spring.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s powerful vocals and the hope-filled lyrics resonate deeply.

Released in April 1996, the track is included on the album “Kokoro ni Hana wo” and was also used as Toshiba Multimedia’s corporate image commercial song.

It became a pivotal song for the band, helping them overcome hardships several years after their debut.

It’s perfect for spring—a season of life’s turning points with new encounters, farewells, and fresh starts.

When you want to make a fresh start or need hope for tomorrow, this song is sure to give you courage.

i am hungryElefanto Kashimashi

I am happy - The Elephant Kashimashi
i am hungryElefanto Kashimashi

This song is the B-side of Elephant Kashimashi’s 48th single.

It was also used as a TV drama theme song, and it’s a rock number shaped by Hiroji Miyamoto’s unique worldview—pure Miyamoto style.

This is Elephant Kashimashi to the core!

Elephant Kashimashi’s classic and popular songs (41–50)

Symphony of the EarthElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi “Symphony of the Earth”
Symphony of the EarthElefanto Kashimashi

A single released on April 25, 2012.

An adult song with a unique atmosphere that expresses himself at 45, unlike anything before.

It has been crafted into a work that could be called the culmination of Hiroji Miyamoto’s life.

By dialing back the rock elements to create a more conversational feel, it strongly conveys the birth of a new Elephant Kashimashi.

MusashinoElefanto Kashimashi

Musashino - Elephant Kashimashi - Acoustic cover (solo) - nana
MusashinoElefanto Kashimashi

Included on the album “good morning,” released on April 26, 2000.

A work that simply and calmly sings about everyday life in Tokyo, creating a different atmosphere from the other tracks on the album.

Using Musashino—a specific place—as the title, the song expresses the artist’s feelings just as they are, unadorned.