[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 (31–40)
Hometown Hyogokami fuusen
This is a song by Kamifuusen, a folk group formed in 1974 that mainly performs in the Kinki region.
It was used as the theme song for the information program “Weekly Hyogo Dream Information,” which used to air on Sun Television.
It was also performed at the opening ceremony of the Nojigiku Hyogo National Sports Festival.
Song of Seishun RajimeniyaShimon Masato
Radio Kansai, which serves Hyogo Prefecture, broadcasts many anime-related radio programs, and one of them is Seishun Rajimenia.
The opening theme is sung by Masato Shimon, regarded as one of the ‘Big Three’ of anime song performers.
Evening of the full moonSōru Furawā Yunion
This song was created by Takashi Nakagawa and Hiroshi Yamaguchi in the wake of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
In October 1995, versions by Soul Flower Union and HEATWAVE were released.
It has been covered by various artists, including Gagaga SP and Tomoe Sawa.
A town with the seaWEAVER
This “City by the Sea” is a single by WEAVER that was released digitally in January 2017.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Kobe, and WEAVER, who are from Kobe, were chosen to provide the theme song, which they wrote specifically for this occasion.
The song is currently featured in a commercial commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Port of Kobe, starring Erika Toda, who is also from Kobe.
Turbulent myriad castles; all things are impermanent—no castle endures.Kusunoki Daisuke
This is one of the “ONE PIECE Nippon Zendan! 47 Cruise CDs” released in January 2015.
Hyogo Prefecture was handled by Daisuke Kusunoki, who plays Urouge.
The song is about the Takeda Castle Ruins in Wadayama, a famous spot known by the nickname “Castle in the Sky.”