[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo

Kinosaki Spring Squad ONSENGERHigashiyamajō

Kinosaki Spring Squad Onsenjer PV / Higashiyamashiro (with lyric subtitles)

In Kinosaki Onsen, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, there is a local hero called the Kinosaki Sentai Onsenjā.

Since their debut at the Kinosaki Onsen Festival in 2008, they have taken part in various events.

Many songs have been produced as well, and this video is one of them.

Kobe City SongKōbe-shi Konsei Gasshōdan

Kobe City Song (Video Version)

This is the city song of Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture.

It is the second official city song and was established in 1951.

The lyrics were selected from public submissions.

This tune is used as the time signal at Sannomiya Station in Chuo Ward, Kobe, as well as at all stations on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line.

Awaji Island OnionsSDN48

SDN48 Under Girls B / Awaji Island Onions

Awaji Island, which floats in the Seto Inland Sea, is also part of Hyogo Prefecture.

“Awajishima no Tamanegi” (Onion of Awaji Island) is a song included on SDN48’s single “Ai, Chuseyo,” released in April 2011.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

If I could die in KobeMiyamori Masanobu

If I could die in Kobe

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

If We Meet in Kobe

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.

Fish of AmagasakiYūrorokku Kenkyūkai

Euro-Rock Research Society Amagasaki no Sakana / Quruli

This is a song included on Quruli’s first single, “Tokyo,” released in October 1998, set in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture.

It reached number 64 on the Oricon weekly chart.

This video is a cover by the Euro-Rock Research Society.

Why not just cry?Kondō Masahiko

Masahiko Kondo Cry if You Want 08

This is a single by Masahiko Kondo released in September 1987, set in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture and Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

It topped the Oricon charts and won the Japan Kayō Grand Prize.

A later release, “Naite Mirya Ii Jan (‘02 Remix Version),” was also announced.