[Hiroshima Songs] The Heart of Our Hometown Passed Down in Song | A Curated Selection of Timeless Classics Loved Across Generations

A collection of classic songs that sing of Hiroshima.

From team anthems brimming with love for the Carp to pieces infused with prayers for peace, works themed around Hiroshima possess a power that stirs the souls of not only local residents but people far and wide.

The warmth of the dialect, deep affection for one’s hometown, and hope for the future come together as beautiful melodies, passed down across generations.

Here, we present songs that embody Hiroshima’s pride and bonds.

The feelings embedded in each piece are sure to resonate with your heart.

Playlist

[Hiroshima Songs] The Heart of Our Hometown Passed Down in Song \| A Curated Selection of Timeless Classics Loved Across Generations
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Go, Carp! ~Young Koi (Young Carp)~Shiomi Daijiro		Introduction to the Hiroshima Carp team song
2	origami craneSakushi Sakkyoku: Umehara Shihei		A classic song of prayer for peace entrusted to folded paper cranes
3	If in Hiroshimadaakudakkusu		Dark Ducks is a male vocal group that debuted in 1951.
4	The crested ibis cries.Porunogurafiti		An anti-war song that conveys the sorrow of war and prays for peace
5	Tomorrow’s HarmonyHIPPY		A song celebrating hometown pride for the 50th anniversary of Higashihiroshima City’s incorporation
6	OKOoochie Koochie		A cheer song by a musician from Hiroshima
7	Give me your heart[Kōshiki] Hiroshima-ken Kure-shi Orijinaru Songu		An official song expressing Kure City's local pride
8	Onomichi ChannelMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s Song of the Onomichi Channel
9	Apollo (Hiroshima dialect ver.)Porunogurafiti		Pornograffitti’s debut song sung in the Hiroshima dialect
10	Come on over.TEE & HIPPY		Hiroshima dialect duet song Hometown Love
11	Song of the AogiriSakushi Sakkyoku: Morimitsu Nanairo		A child's original song and lyrics expressing a wish for peace
12	Message — kotodute —Porunogurafiti		A composition imbued with prayers for peace in Hiroshima
13	Hiroshima DriveOkuda Tamio		A song portraying Hiroshima’s scenery and local love
14	In the country where Hiroshima isSakushi sakkyoku: Yamamoto Satoshi		A folk song themed around the atomic bomb and peace
15	ChallengerPerfume		A support song for challengers by Perfume
16	Airport LogNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s song depicting parting and bonds at an airport
17	Hiroshima Oyster Songsakushi: Katō Hisatsugu / sakkyoku: Tsukiyama Shōun		A regional PR song themed around Hiroshima’s oysters
18	Hiroshima Peace SongSakushi: Shigezono Yoshio / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Shuu		The history of choral songs wishing for peace in Hiroshima
19	Come on over! Kita-HiroKitahiroshima-chō Imēji Kyarakutā Hanada Maitre ō Kōshiki Tēma Songu		A theme song packed with the charms of Kitahiroshima Town
20	HO.JA.NEOYSTER END×YU-KA		Hiroshima Prefecture version of the DA.YO.NE song
21	MONEYHamada Shogo		A signature song by Shogo Hamada that portrays the wishes of a man chasing his dreams
22	Hiroshima I always used to seeyoshida takurou		Takuro released an anti-war song in the 1980s.
23	SanyōdōToba Ichirō		An enka legend sings about a man chasing his dreams
24	If you take the tramIshii Anna		Ena Ishii’s 2nd single, a powerful singing voice
25	The Tale of Isamu TeshimaUNICORN		Guitarist Spirit of Teshima from Unicorn
26	a pencilMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s anti-war peace songs
27	Message — Kotodute (oral message)Porunogurafiti		A ballad by Porno Graffitti imbued with a prayer for peace
28	The sky of Hiroshimasadamasashi		An anti-war song that conveys the tragedy of the atomic bombing
29	#33Mebius		This is Ryosuke Kikuchi’s walk-up song.
30	Woman of OnomichiKitajima Saburō		The nostalgic scenes of love of Saburo Kitajima
31	Hiroshima HeavenMinami Issei		Minami-san’s signature song and the Carp team anthem
32	Ferry to MatsuyamaMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita’s “Matsuyama-bound Ferry” is a classic song about parting with a lover.
33	And FukuyamaSandai Sayaka		An enka singer takes on mood kayō (mood ballads)
34	Hiroshima, River of LoveSakushi: Nakazawa Keiji sakushi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Katsuhiko		Sing of the sorrow of the atomic bomb and the wish for peace
35	Winds of the Aki-nadaReemondo Matsuya		Raymond Matsuya makes his major debut at 59
36	Hiroshima StoryKadokawa Hiroshi		The mature sentiment of an enka song about Hiroshima’s night
37	Hiroshima, River of LoveKatō Tokiko		Singing that prays for peace in Hiroshima
38	HiroshimaNakamura Takamichi		Singing of returning to my hometown and of memories
39	Longing for TomonouraIwa Misaki		MIsaki Iwasa’s enka-style 3rd single
40	Seto SongDaikoku Yuki		Waiting in Onomichi for the beloved who left for Tokyo
41	Fukuyama Seasonal Song ~This Is Fukuyama, Come On Over~Yokoyama Chie		The phantom city song that sings of the scenery of Fukuyama City
42	Brave Fight！macchotenguman		The Brave Theme Song of Maple Kaiser
43	REDB’z		B’z create a cheer song for pitcher Kuroda’s return
44	An Unfinished SongFujie Junji		Junji Fujie leads Hiroshima’s music scene
45	flower cartSeri Yoko		Theme song of the Hiroshima Flower Festival
46	Rivers of HiroshimaNakayama Chinatsu		Thoughts on Peace through the Rivers of Hiroshima
47	Shimanami LongingKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		Local Song Hiroshima Version
48	Symphony No. 1 (Hiroshima)Samuragōchi Mamoru, Niigaki Takashi		Mamoru Samuragochi’s symphony. Highly accomplished.