[Japan’s Tallest Mountain] Famous songs about Mount Fuji: recommended popular tracks
Mount Fuji is so deeply rooted in everyone’s hearts that you could call it one of Japan’s symbols.
If you’ve seen it in person, you especially understand its grandeur.
In this article, I’ve gathered songs themed around “Mount Fuji,” ranging from serious pieces to playful tunes.
From works beloved since long ago, to songs created in response to its World Heritage listing, to appearances as a subject in J-pop—Mount Fuji is sung about from many angles.
You might even find a song by that artist—the one that’ll make you do a double take.
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[Japan’s Tallest Mountain] Famous songs about Mount Fuji: Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Fuji Samba
This is a song for citizens to dance to at the Fuji Festival in Fuji City.
The Fuji Festival features a variety of groups, from children and working adults to seniors.
With a samba rhythm, everyone really gets into it.
Costumes are coordinated for the occasion as well, reflecting a strong sense of unity among the community.
White WindShintarō
It was the theme song for Yamanashi Broadcasting’s program “Fuji of 100 Million People,” and it also served as the unified theme song for all commercial radio stations nationwide during the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
The beautiful singing voice evokes the beauty of Mount Fuji.
Since Shintaro is from Kofu City, he must have grown up seeing Mount Fuji.
FUNK FUJIYAMAkome kome CLUB
Kome Kome Club’s ninth single, released in 1989.
It’s one of their signature songs—upbeat and fun.
A unique piece that crams in an abundance of quintessentially “Japanese” specialties in the lyrics.
Even with time since its release, it still feels solidly groovy, boasting an authentic funk sound.
Catchy melodies, cool rhythms, and Tatsuya Ishii’s playful vocal work and dance all blend together to make it a joyful track.
[Japan’s Tallest Mountain] Classic songs about Mt. Fuji: Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Round and round, Mount FujiTashiro Miyoko
This song sings of Mount Fuji as seen from the surrounding mountains.
Fuji is truly encircled by many peaks, and you can climb it from various places.
It’s a lively, cheerful piece that makes you want not just to look up at it, but to climb it yourself.
Please listen while picturing your own image of Mount Fuji.
Mt. Fuji Taiko (Japanese drums)Satsuki no Akira
“Fuji Taiko,” a song that chronicles the Fuji Taiko Festival held every year at the foot of Mt.
Fuji.
The event features contests such as a solo competition where one performer strikes an enormous drum measuring 3,776 mm, and a battle among high school taiko groups, drawing participants from all over Japan.
The lyrics vividly evoke the thunder of drums and the heated clashes, letting you feel the festival atmosphere just by listening.
Akira Satsuki’s vocals add distinctive character, further amplifying the fiery power and rugged charm of taiko.
With that intensity, don’t you feel the urge to beat the drums yourself beneath Mt.
Fuji?
Heisei Chakkiri-bushi
Heisei Chakkiri-bushi is danced at the Shizuoka Festival, held every spring in Shizuoka.
During the festival’s mass dance, everyone—young and old, men and women—raises their voices and dances to five songs, including Heisei Chakkiri-bushi.
It features a lively, upbeat melody that’s easy for even young people to dance to.
The lyrics sing about Shizuoka, so listening will only deepen your interest in the city.
Just hearing the music conveys the fun of the festival, making you want to enjoy not only Mt.
Fuji but also this event when you’re in the area! It’s a joyful song that highlights a festive side of Mt.
Fuji.
Susono Grand Fireworks FestivalFuruya Tomohiro
This is the theme song for the Fuji Susono Grand Fireworks Festival held in Susono City.
Fireworks launched with Mt.
Fuji as the backdrop—just imagining it is thrilling.
The tone of the music conveys the excitement of lovers, or perhaps young people.
Whether it’s love or the festival, you can almost see their hearts racing.