[Want to know!] Songs with a fish theme. Classic fish songs

Fish la-la-lahimekyun furuutsu kan konmai kurabu

Fish La La La (PV)

Osakana La La La is a PR song that sings about the charm of fish from Ehime Prefecture.

The lyrics, which cutely personify fish like Mr.

Yellowtail and Brother Beltfish, make a powerful impression.

Conceived by the Fisheries Administration Division of the Ehime Prefectural Government, the local idol group Himekyun Fruit Can Kommai Club performed it at live shows and fresh fish shop events, adorably conveying the appeal of fish to a younger audience.

Swim! Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato

Swimming! Taiyaki-kun – Every day, every day, we’re grilled on the hot plate and we’re getting sick of it ~ (with actions) [Hand play / nursery rhyme]

This is a song by Masato Shimon that tells the story of a taiyaki who, fed up with its boring daily life and dreaming of freedom, runs away to the sea.

Released in December 1975, the song became a massive hit, topping the charts for 11 consecutive weeks as an insert song on the children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki.

Many listeners likely remember the taiyaki’s seafaring adventure set to a wistful melody—and its slightly bittersweet ending.

Through this piece, you can not only imagine the unique sight of a taiyaki setting out to sea, but also take the opportunity to think together with your child about the deeper question: What does freedom really mean?

The Life of Salmon: Comeback SalmonIkarusu Watanabe

Life of Salmon Come Back Salmon Icarus Watanabe icarus watanabe

“The Life of a Salmon ~Comeback Salmon~,” sung by Ikarus Watanabe, is a song that traces a salmon’s life, from setting out to sea to returning to the river to spawn.

Its charm lies in the amusing contrast between a stylish, club-like track and narration reminiscent of an educational program.

Tuna (maguro-bushi/bonito-style tuna flakes)gyokō

Fishing port 'Tuna Katsuobushi', 2008/10/25

“Tuna—Maguro-bushi” is a song that expresses the spirit of fishermen who take pride in tuna fishing.

It’s an upbeat track that repeatedly shouts “Maguro!” and its lively atmosphere makes you feel as if you’re at a fishing port or aboard a fishing boat, lifting your excitement.

The performing group, Gyoko (Fishing Port), is a unique rock band that sings songs themed around seafood and fishing.

Ishikari ElegyKitahara Mirei

Ishikari Elegy — Mirei Kitahara

Ishikari Banka is a classic enka song performed by Mirei Kitahara.

The lyrics, written by Rei Nakanishi, give voice to a fisherman’s nostalgia for the heyday of herring fishing in Otaru.

Real place names and terms like the Herring Mansions, Omo-tai Cape, and the Kasado Maru are woven throughout, and the way the song addresses herring as if calling out to a longed-for person lends it the distinctive melancholy characteristic of enka.

Cute Fish ShopKoromubia Hibari Jidō Gasshōdan

Cute fishmonger

Cute Fishmonger is a song that became famous because fresh-fish delivery trucks used it as a jingle to announce their arrival and promote their business.

It sings about a charming boy who pretends to be a fish seller, carrying fish from the port and hawking them door to door.

With its lively yet somehow nostalgic melody, it is a classic masterpiece among children’s songs.

Come on! Party! Kanoya Kanpachi!gavamentowaakaa

"COME ON! PARTY! Kanoya Amberjack!" Official MV

A pop tune that cheerfully introduces Kanoya City, Kagoshima’s specialty: greater amberjack (kanpachi).

With lively vocals and lyrics brimming with hometown pride, it creatively expresses the deliciousness of kanpachi and the passion of the fishermen, brightening your mood.

Released in 2015 as part of a regional revitalization project, the song has been performed at various events, including “Hakata Kanpachi Jack” in the JR Hakata Station front plaza.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to experience Kagoshima’s climate and culture, is interested in local specialties, or just needs an energy boost.