[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: From Local Songs to Municipal Anthems (31–40)
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.
A new townmatsu e eiko
Shirosato Town, located in the northwestern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, was established in 2005 through the merger of Joboji Town, Nakae Village, and Katsura Village.
“The New Town” was created to commemorate this.
This video shows a live performance held during an event called “Holoru no Tamago.”
Inashiki City Takara OndoNarumi Seiko
Inashiki Takara Ondo is a civic dance song of Inashiki City, located in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, and it was released in 2010.
The composer is Chiaki Oka, who is also active as an enka singer, and the lyricist is Reiji Mizuki.
This video is from when it was performed at the 10th Inashiki City Cultural Festival.
Itako BoatmanSatō Maki
Itako City is known as a water town, and visitors can enjoy sightseeing on pleasure boats.
Like “Itako Yobune,” this song is also about a boatman; the original was by the Mahina Stars, but the video is a cover version.
The lyrics were written by Shizuo Furukawa, and the music was composed by Masanobu Toguchi.
Yūki City Citizens’ SongShobi Gakuen University Flute Ensemble Students & Alumni Flute Orchestra Flute Fantasy 20th Anniversary Ensemble Yuki City 60th Anniversary Commemorative Choir
This is the city song of Yūki, located in western Ibaraki Prefecture.
It was established in 1984 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the city’s incorporation.
The lyrics were written by Kazue Shinkawa, a poet from the area, and the music was composed by Saburō Iwakawa.
This video shows a concert held at the Yūki Civic Cultural Center Across.
[2026] Masterpieces themed on Ibaraki: Introducing everything from local songs to municipal anthems (41–50)
Mito City SongMito Yūji, Kanazawa Harumi
It is the city song of Mito, the capital of Ibaraki Prefecture, established in 1959 to mark the 70th anniversary of the city’s incorporation.
The lyrics were written by Saijō Yaso, who composed many popular songs and school anthems, and the music was composed by Yuji Koseki.
The statue shown in this video is of Mito Kōmon at the north exit of Mito Station.
Kamisushi City Song: Citizens’ Ondotorii atsuki
This is the civic folk song of Kamisu City, located at the southeastern tip of Ibaraki Prefecture, released in 2015.
The singer, Atsuki Torii, was a high school student at the time and had reportedly passed NHK’s Nodo Jiman amateur singing contest.
The video also features Kamisu City’s mascot character, Kamisukoko-kun.