[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo
What comes to mind when you hear “Hyogo”? For many, it’s likely a stream of charming images: stylish cityscapes, delicious cuisine, renowned hot spring resorts, rich arts and culture, and more.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs set in Hyogo Prefecture.
From enka that sings of bittersweet romances, to local tunes beloved by residents, to pieces that supported post-earthquake recovery—enjoy to your heart’s content these “Songs of Hyogo,” performed by artists from Hyogo and musicians who love the region!
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[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (41–50)
And, KobeUchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five
If you’re asked about a song associated with Kobe, this is probably the first one that comes to mind, right? It’s “Soshite, Kobe” by Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool Five.
They often sing songs with place names in the title, don’t they? Like “Nagasaki wa Kyō mo Ame Datta” and “Tokyo Sabaku.”
fresh snowHaida Katsuhiko
“Shinsetsu” (New Snow) is a novel by Fujisawa Takeo that was serialized in the Asahi Shimbun.
It was adapted into a film in 1942, with most of the location shooting taking place in Kobe.
This song is its theme song.
In addition to Katsu Handa, it has been sung by various artists such as Yumeji Tsukioka and Frank Nagai.
If I could die in KobeMiyamori Masanobu
This is a single released in July 1970 by singer Sachiko Nishida, known by the nickname “Satchin.” Set in Kobe, the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture, it’s a song expressing feelings for a man.
The composition was by Takashi Miki.
Please note that this video is a cover version.
If We Meet in KobeSakurada Junko
This is a single released by Junko Sakurada in October 1980, promoted with the catchphrase “In autumn, Junko carries the scent of the port.” As the title suggests, the song is set in Kobe.
It peaked at No.
85 on the Oricon chart.
The crown of glory shines upon you.Natsukawa Rimi
At Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the National High School Baseball Championship is held every year, and this song was established in 1948 as the tournament anthem.
The lyrics were selected from submissions gathered from across the country.
The version sung by Rimi Natsukawa was used for the 2006 tournament.