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