[2026] Masterpieces Themed on Ibaraki: From Local Songs to Municipal Anthems
In Ibaraki Prefecture, magnificent waterscapes stretch from the Pacific Ocean to Lake Kasumigaura, complemented by farm produce nurtured by its nature-rich land and historic townscapes—there are countless captivating elements.
Many songs have been composed to celebrate the wonders of Ibaraki, cherished as a source of pride by its residents.
From municipal anthems to beloved local tunes, music themed around Ibaraki is remarkably diverse.
In this article, we introduce a variety of songs that express Ibaraki in many forms—from simple hometown affection to grand hymns to nature.
You might discover a side of “Ibaraki in music” you’ve never known.
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[2026] Masterpieces themed on Ibaraki: Introducing songs from local anthems to municipal songs (21–30)
Night Boat to ItakoGuregori
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
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.
[2026] Masterpieces Themed on Ibaraki: From Local Songs to Municipal Anthems (31–40)
Itako BrideKawano Natsumi
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.
Song of the Young EaglesSaigō Teruhiko
This is the theme song of the 1943 film “Into the Skies for the Decisive Battle.” Lyricist Yaso Saijo and composer Yuji Koseki are said to have enlisted for a day in the Tsuchiura Naval Air Corps to create this song.
This video is a cover version by Teruhiko Saigo, which was used as the theme song for “Ah, Yokaren.”
Tsukuba Foothills ChoirDuke Aces
This is a song themed on Mount Tsukuba, the symbol of Ibaraki Prefecture rising over Tsukuba City.
It is one of the Duke Aces’ “Songs of Japan” series and was released in 1970.
The lyrics are by Rokusu kei Ei and the music by Taku Izumi.
It’s a unique song in which frogs are the ones singing.
Koise RiverNakamura Mitsuko
This one is also themed around the Koise River and has the same title, but it’s a different song from Aki Yashiro’s; it’s sung by Mitsuko Nakamura.
It was released in 2008.
The composer is Gendai Kano, known for songs like “Automobile Show Song,” and the lyricist is Yurio Matsui.
Image song of Kasama CityNEVA GIVE UP
It’s the image song for Kasama City, located in central Ibaraki Prefecture, released in 2014.
The dance-vocal unit NEVA GIVE UP performs it.
This video shows the first time the song was unveiled, at the Local Gourmet Summit in Kasama.