[2026] Masterpieces Themed on Ibaraki: From Local Songs to Municipal Anthems

For a wonderful tomorrowHonda Minako

For a wonderful tomorrow

This is the image song of Hitachinaka City, located in the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture and the fourth most populous city in the prefecture.

The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto, known as the producer of AKB48, and the music was composed by Tsugutoshi Goto.

It is sung by Minako Honda, who was also active as an actress and passed away in 2005.

Itako BoatŌtsuki Miyako

Miyako Otsuki - Itako Boat

This is a song released in 1964 by enka singer Miyako Ōtsuki, when she was still 18.

It tells of a female boatman who sadly continues to wait for her beloved, who never returns.

The lyrics were written by Tanaka Yuki, known for composing many municipal anthems, and the music was composed by Eiichi Kawakami.

To a shining futureMiyashita Toshiko

Naka Himawari Festival 2013: Naka City Citizens’ Song – Toward a Shining Future

Naka City, located in the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, was established in 2005 through the merger of Naka Town and Uren Town.

The city song “Toward a Shining Future” was created to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the merger.

This video is from when it was performed at the Naka Sunflower Festival 2013.

Tokai OndoMiyako Harumi

Tomore, Bright Nuclear Power — That’s the “Tokai Ondo,” sung by Harumi Miyako.

Tokai Village, located in the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, was established in 1955 through the merger of Shakujin Village and Muramatsu Village.

Created in 1980 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the merger, the “Tokai Ondo” is sung by Harumi Miyako.

It is sometimes played at festivals and other events held in the village.

Night Boat to ItakoGuregori

Singing KURAWAKA Haruo: “Itako Night Boat”

This is a song about a boatman on a night boat.

Rentaro Kita, who sang the original, debuted at the young age of 16 and was like a pop idol of his time.

“Itako Yobune” was also a hit, but sadly he passed away at a young age.

This video is a cover version.

Good evening with a smile, renkon!Tomioka Miho

2011 Tsuchiura All-Japan Fireworks Competition: Lotus Root Fireworks (with lyrics) [HD]

Tsuchiura City, located in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, is known as a production area for lotus root.

To promote lotus root, the JA Tsuchiura Lotus Root Headquarters created the song “Smile and Good Evening, Lotus Root,” performed by Miho Tomioka, a singer known for singing various campaign songs.

Itako BrideKawano Natsumi

"Itako Bride" Natsumi Kawano ~ Kechao Saito (Menko Taro)

There are many songs themed around Itako City in the southeastern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, and one of them is “Itako Hanayome-san,” sung by enka singer Kikue Hanamura.

She also appeared on the 11th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen with this song.

This video is a cover version by Natsumi Kawano.