[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)
Amagasaki Technotakoyaki reinboo
Takoyaki Rainbow is a five-girl group based in the Kansai region and affiliated with Stardust.
They’re said to be a sister group to Momoiro Clover Z.
Many of their songs seem to be rooted in Kansai themes, and this one also captures the characteristics of Amagasaki City in Hyogo Prefecture well.
Come to Kobe.Watanabe Furawā
“Kobe e Oide” is a single by Watanabe Flower that was just released in May 2017.
The music video for this song was filmed entirely in Kobe.
During Golden Week 2017, at a festival in Kobe called Coming Kobe, they recruited people to appear in the MV, and footage shot there is also included.
Awaji Islandmasuda masao
Awajishima is a single released in 2008 by Masao Masuda.
The song came about from a radio project by Hideo Masuda of the comedy duo Masuda Okada, who noted that his father’s hometown, Awajishima, lacked a signature song.
Although Hideo Masuda is the one singing, the single was released under his father’s name.
A song for when I go to see youShōnen Kamikaze
Shonen Kamikaze is a band that made its major debut in 2005.
They once disbanded, but they’ve since reunited and are active again.
The setting of this song, “Kimi ni Aini Iku Toki no Uta” (“The Song for When I Go to See You”), is Nishinomiya City in Hyogo Prefecture.
Place names like Shukugawa and Nishida Park appear in the lyrics.
Since the vocalist, Kazunori, is from Nishinomiya, it might even be based on a true story.
Looking up at the night sky in Amagasakimasakichi
This is a song included on Noriyuki Makihara’s studio album “LIFE IN DOWNTOWN,” released in February 2006.
It was used as the theme song for the variety show “Sanma no Manma.” This video is a cover.