Songs of Iwate: The Heart of Our Hometown Passed Down in Song | A Collection of Classics to Enjoy While Thinking of Iwate

With melodies that resonate in the heart, Iwate’s beautiful scenery unfolds before your eyes…

The culture rooted in this land and the lives of its people have become countless beloved songs that are still sung today.

The timeless history of the World Heritage site Hiraizumi, the mystical folklore of Tono, and the warm feelings of the people who live in the region.

The stories woven into each song are like a single painting capturing Iwate’s landscapes through the changing seasons.

In this article, we introduce gems of classic songs brimming with love for Iwate.

Why not let these songs stir your thoughts toward Iwate?

Playlist

Songs of Iwate: The Heart of Our Hometown Passed Down in Song \| A Collection of Classics to Enjoy While Thinking of Iwate
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Iwate Prefecture Residents’ SongIwate-ken		Commemorative Song for the Completion of the New Iwate Prefectural Government Building
2	Bring it on! Iwateyoshitaka&eririn		Campaign song of Iwate Prefecture
3	Flowers will bloom.Sakushi: Iwai Shunji/Sakkyoku: Kanno Yoko		A support song for disaster-stricken areas: Yoko Kanno’s delicate melody
4	Alighting in the green townMatsutōya Yumi		A song composed by Yumi Matsutoya inspired by the beauty of Iwate Prefecture
5	SakuramachiCody Rī (Ri)		A gemlike ballad depicting the landscapes of Hanamaki City
6	Sanriku ŌfunatoNiinuma Kenji		An image song that sings about the beautiful coastline of Ōfunato City
7	With AllLyrics: Masaki Sawauchi · Yumiko Omori / Composition: Mao Yoshida		A cheering song imbued with prayers and hope for disaster recovery
8	The Wind of Ihatovanbe mitsutoshi		A lyrical song that sings of Kenji Miyazawa’s Ihatov
9	Legends of Tonoanbe mitsutoshi & usuzawa misaki		A beautiful piece that makes you realize the importance of your hometown.
10	FLY AWAYSaToMansion		Official Support Song of Grulla Morioka
11	VOICESaToMansion		A rock song filled with love for Iwate
12	Talarira Sanriku Reconstruction Support Versionunderpath!		A message of support to the disaster-affected areas in a reconstruction support song from Iwate Prefecture
13	Song of the Puppy Siblingsiwate · hiraizumi kankō kyanpēn jikkō iinkai		A pop song brimming with hometown pride that sings of Iwate's charms
14	Rock and hand! Iwate! Geodude!Pokemon daisuki kurabu		Collaboration support song between Iwate Prefecture and Pokémon
15	Ihatov SymphonyTomita Isao		Isao Tomita’s Kenji Miyazawa Symphonic Works Hatsune Miku
16	Hometown ~Blue Sky Homeland~Usuzawa Misaki		Iwate songstress expresses feelings about the earthquake disaster in her debut song
17	I think this is Iwate Prefecture.Go!Go! Setagaya Ōrusutāzu		A song gently singing about Iwate's culture and nature, written and composed by George Tokoro.
18	Morioka BluesAoe Mina		Mina Aoe releases a classic song themed around Morioka
19	Soul of Tohokugurūpu damashii		A rock song brimming with love for Tohoku
20	Nanbu Cattle Drover’s SongIwate ken min’yō		The Tradition and Allure of the Ox-Driver’s Song, a Folk Tune of Iwate Prefecture
21	Hometown WindShibata Yasutaka		A gem-like ballad supporting the reconstruction of Iwate Prefecture
22	Sanriku CoastKanazawa Misaki		The Sanriku Coast, which sings of Iwate Prefecture’s famous sights
23	The Narrow Road to the Deep NorthAtsumi Jirō		A song that set Matsuo Basho’s haiku to music
24	Welcome to KitakamiNemoto Miki, Chiba Kazuo		Introduction to Kitakami Bon Odori songs
25	snowneko		The group Neko is debuting with a song written and composed by Takuro.
26	Michinoku HiraizumiOosawa Momoko		Hiraizumi is inscribed as a World Heritage site. The historical value of Tsukimizaka.
27	The Woman of EzurikoMiko Takekawa		Ezuriko Village was merged into Kitakami City and used in the facility name.
28	Yearning for HiraizumiKanazawa Misaki		Misaki Kanazawa promotes Miyako City through enka
29	Song of the South DiverAndo Mutsuo		A folk song from Iwate Prefecture used in an NHK morning drama.
30	Nanbu sakeKobashi Koji		A simple song that reminds me of my hometown
31	The monk from IwateMitsubishi Michiya		A monk who runs away from training and returns to his hometown
32	Kitakami NocturneWada Hiroshi to Mahina Sutāzu, Tama Sachiko		Kitakami Nocturne has lyrics written by Noriyuki Kikuchi in his teens
33	Kitakami RiverNomura Mina		A song of Morioka set on the Kitakami River
34	Woman of HanamakiChiba Genta		Introduction to a song themed on Kenji Miyazawa and Hanamaki
35	Morioka RomanceYuko Kinoshita		A piece about the beauty of Morioka, imbued with longing for my hometown
36	Legends of TonoMatsubara Takeshi		A song based on anecdotes from the Tono region
37	Rock-Splitting Cherry TreeMizuno Wataru		A 360-year-old cherry tree growing out of a rock
38	The wind does not cease.Fukuda Kouhei		Kohei Fukuda expresses life through the wind of Mount Iwate
39	Travel Sentiments of HiraizumiRumiko Hayama		A work that sings about the World Heritage Sites of Hiraizumi
40	Nostalgic Hometown TavernNakamura Mitsuko		My heart wavers at the song of my hometown
41	Kitakami Station of FarewellsInoue Hiroshi		A song set at Kitakami Station in 1962 (Showa 37). It features Hiroshi Inoue’s sweet voice.
42	Nambu wind chimeNariye Shōhei		Traditional products of Iwate are still loved today.
43	Poem of Miso SoupHiguchi Yoichi		A song that became famous through impressions for its imitation of Masao Sen’s classic.
44	Hachimantai Travel SentimentsUrushibara Emiko		A folk singer put the scenery of Hachimantai into lyrics.
45	Hanamaki UjōFujimoto Haneyuki		Hanamaki Onsen is a representative hot spring resort of Iwate.
46	A lone pineSen Masao		The Miracle Pine Tree is a symbol of hope