[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.
Playlist
| [2026] Masterpieces Themed on Ibaraki: From Local Songs to Municipal Anthems | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Moon-waiting Waterfall Love SongMizumori Kaori |  play_arrow | Kaori Mizumori sings of a heartbreaking love at Tsukimachi Falls |
| 2 | Hospitalityibaraki wakadanna |  play_arrow | A welcome song of “Omotenashi” performed by the Ibaraki Tourism Unit |
| 3 | The Tree of HitachiHide Yuki |  play_arrow | Hitachi City is the birthplace of Hitachi, Ltd. |
| 4 | Song of Oarai TownBxAxG |  play_arrow | The official image song of Oarai Town produced by BxAxG |
| 5 | Ah, Mito RōshiKitajima Saburō |  play_arrow | Saburo Kitajima’s famous song that sings of the spirit of the Mito rōshi (Mito loyalist samurai) |
| 6 | Seal of TearsKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai |  play_arrow | A local song that expresses feelings of love using Ibaraki specialties |
| 7 | The Crows of TsukubaMinami Haruo |  play_arrow | An emotionally rich local song by Haruo Minami set in Ibaraki |
| 8 | For a wonderful tomorrowSakushi: Akimoto Yasushi / Sakkyoku: Gotō Tsugutoshi |  play_arrow | A local song that carries the hopes of Hitachinaka City |
| 9 | Boatman’s BalladSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei |  play_arrow | The boatman's ballad with lyrics by Ujō Noguchi is a masterpiece that expresses the impermanence of life. |
| 10 | The Wind of TsukubaMizuki Natsumi |  play_arrow | An enka song depicting Natsumi Mizuki’s hometown, Ibaraki. |
| 11 | Itako LullabyMiyako Harumi |  play_arrow | Harumi Miyako's song 'Itako Scenery' |
| 12 | Koise RiverYashiro Aki |  | Koisekawa is a river in Ibaraki Prefecture and a song by Aki Yashiro. |
| 13 | Itako GasaHashi Yukio |  play_arrow | Kiyoshi Hikawa's debut song set in Itako |
| 14 | Toride Citizens’ Song ~A New Tomorrow~Sakushi sakkyoku: Tanimoto Takayoshi |  play_arrow | Takayoshi Tanimoto composed Toride City's new civic song. |
| 15 | MITO!Isoyama Jun |  play_arrow | Introducing the charms of Mito with a funky cheer song |
| 16 | A town with a skySakushi Sakkyoku: Mashiko Tatsurou |  play_arrow | Hitachiota City's official song composed by Machiko Tatsurou |
| 17 | Ishioka, my hometownSakushi: Oshima Hanako, Ishioka Shimin no Minasan / Sakkyoku: Oshima Hanako |  play_arrow | A 10th-anniversary merger commemorative song co-created with the citizens of Ishioka |
| 18 | Hitachi City Citizens’ SongSakushi: Terakado Yukihisa / Sakkyoku: Yamada Eiichi |  play_arrow | City song depicting the nature and hopes of Hitachi |
| 19 | Spacetime Warrior Ibaraiger R: Noble LifeMiyauchi Takayuki |  play_arrow | Local heroes in Ibaraki Prefecture in action |
| 20 | Song of Namegata City ~My Hometown~Namegatashi-ritsu Tamatsukuri Chūgakkō zen seito |  play_arrow | Tamatsukuri Junior High School sings the city song of Namegata. |
| 21 | Ibaraki Prefecture Residents’ Songsagawa hajime |  play_arrow | Explanation about the Ibaraki Prefecture residents’ song |
| 22 | For a wonderful tomorrowHonda Minako |  play_arrow | Hitachinaka City Image Song |
| 23 | Itako BoatŌtsuki Miyako |  play_arrow | An 18-year-old enka singer sings as a boatman |
| 24 | To a shining futureMiyashita Toshiko |  play_arrow | The Nakashi City Citizens’ Song: Toward a Radiant Future |
| 25 | Tokai OndoMiyako Harumi |  play_arrow | 25th Anniversary Merger Commemorative Song of Tokai Village |
| 26 | Night Boat to ItakoGuregori |  play_arrow | The boatman of the night boat sings, Kita Rentarō. |
| 27 | Good evening with a smile, renkon!Tomioka Miho |  play_arrow | Tsukuba City produces a PR song for lotus root |
| 28 | Itako BrideKawano Natsumi |  play_arrow | Cover version of a theme song about Itako City |
| 29 | JOSO☆HappyHatsune Miku |  play_arrow | Image Song and Calisthenics of Joso City |
| 30 | Chikusei KoutaŌtani Akira, Nomura Haruko |  play_arrow | Introduction to Chikusei City's local song |
| 31 | Koise RiverNakamura Mitsuko |  play_arrow | The song Koisegawa sung by Mitsuko Nakamura |
| 32 | Hometown TSUKUBAShimada Kaho |  play_arrow | Tsukuba City's municipal song, lyrics by Keisuke Yamakawa |
| 33 | Song of the Young EaglesSaigō Teruhiko |  play_arrow | A wartime song, covered by Teruhiko Saigō |
| 34 | Tsukuba Foothills ChoirDuke Aces |  play_arrow | A frog song themed on Mount Tsukuba |
| 35 | Spiral of FateBajiru Hōkinsu (Souya Jukirai) |  play_arrow | Basil Hawkins is in charge of Ibaraki Prefecture |
| 36 | Image song of Kasama CityNEVA GIVE UP |  play_arrow | Image Song Video of Kasama City |
| 37 | A new townmatsu e eiko |  play_arrow | A live video of the “new town” created to commemorate the merger of Shirosato Town |
| 38 | Inashiki City Takara OndoNarumi Seiko |  play_arrow | Introducing the civic folk song of Inashiki City |
| 39 | Itako BoatmanSatō Maki |  play_arrow | A cover song about the boatmen of Itako City |
| 40 | Yūki City Citizens’ SongShobi Gakuen University Flute Ensemble Students & Alumni Flute Orchestra Flute Fantasy 20th Anniversary Ensemble Yuki City 60th Anniversary Commemorative Choir |  | Concert of the Yūki City civic song |
| 41 | Mito City SongMito Yūji, Kanazawa Harumi |  | City song of Mito City, established in 1959 |
| 42 | Kamisushi City Song: Citizens’ Ondotorii atsuki |  play_arrow | Introducing the civic folk song of Kamisu City |
| 43 | Ninjō Toride-jukuHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | An enka song set in Toride City, sung by Kiyoshi Hikawa |
| 44 | Gift of the WindT-princess |  play_arrow | Image song of Tsuchiura City |
| 45 | Iso-bushi KirikiriNariye Shōhei |  play_arrow | Shohei Naruya’s enka song set in a port town |