[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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[Songs of Hyogo] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (21–30)
Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko
It was included on the B-side of Yoko Minamino’s single “Kanashimi Monument,” released in March 1986.
The song is set in Kobe and was also used as the opening theme for NTV Radio Network’s program “Yoko Minamino Nanno Koresiki!”.
call my nameTHE BOOM
This song, “call my name,” is included on THE BOOM’s second best-of album, THE BOOM2, released in 1997.
It was sung in response to the Great Hanshin Earthquake, and in the final section with English lyrics, it includes a message addressed to the people of Kobe.
National Route 2gagaga supi
“National Route 2” is the fourth single by Gagaga SP, released in 2002.
National Route 2 is a highway running from Osaka to Kitakyushu, and it passes through Kobe.
Locally it’s nicknamed “Nikoku,” and as the lyrics mention, it’s an area with intense competition among ramen shops.
It’s a song that reflects the band’s Kobe roots and their deep familiarity with their hometown.
Riding on the windbanba hirofumi
This is a song included on folk singer Hirofumi Bamba’s single “Nimbly, Leisurely,” released in July 2005.
It serves as the theme song for Sannomiya Underground Shopping Street (commonly known as Sanchika) in Chuo Ward, Kobe, and some of you may remember hearing it played there.
Beautiful city — let’s do our best! We love KOBEHiramatsu Eri
“Utsukushito ~ Ganbaroya We love KOBE” is Eri Hiramatsu’s 16th single, released in 1995.
Since Eri Hiramatsu is from Kobe and the lyricist, Yū Aku, is from Awaji Island, this song was also a charity single for the Great Hanshin Earthquake, with its proceeds donated.