[Songs of Kagoshima] The heart of our hometown carried on in song | A curated selection of classic tracks that embody Kagoshima

Keep the flag flying！Furāgoraddo Kagoshima Kōshiki Ōen Songu

Flagrad Kagoshima [Official Support Song] 'Keep the Flag Flying!' Rei Kirishima (CV: Hikaru Iida)

This is the official cheer song for the men’s volleyball team “Furagorad Kagoshima,” where Rei Kirishima’s clear, translucent vocals blend perfectly with a powerful rhythm.

It conveys messages about moving forward without fear of challenges and cherishing bonds with teammates, adding color to the excitement of volleyball matches.

Released in early 2023, the song has been used at home games and events, helping strengthen ties with the local community.

It’s recommended for those who want to savor a moment of hometown pride in Kagoshima or support their local team.

For people from Kagoshima living away from home, it’s sure to conjure nostalgic scenes.

Kagoshima City Residents’ SongNakata Yoshinao

Kagoshima City Song with Subtitles and Furigana (Kagoshima, Kagoshima City) 4K

A song of civic pride where the region’s beautiful nature harmonizes with respect for our predecessors.

Yoshinao Nakata’s familiar melody superbly captures the majestic scenery of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay.

Established in June 1972 to commemorate the 27th National Sports Festival, this work sets a poem by Toshio Takagi—selected from 534 public submissions—to music by Nakata, known for pieces such as “Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa” (“I Found a Little Autumn”).

The song remains woven into daily civic life today, played at the start of the workday at city hall and over the noon disaster-prevention broadcast system.

Why not listen while picturing the landscapes of Kagoshima?

Yume ~KIBAIYANSE~ DanceMoyuru Kandō Kagoshima Kokutai Kagoshima Taikai

“Yume ~KIBAIYANSE~ Dance” Promotion Movie (Standard Version (Full))

This is the image song for the Kagoshima National Sports Festival and Kagoshima Games, woven from Kagoshima dialect and a bright melody that stirs the soul.

Featuring lyrics that convey the warmth of Kagoshima-ben—such as “Kibaiyanse,” meaning “Do your best,” and “Tege-tege,” meaning “Take it easy/Don’t sweat the small stuff”—set to a lively Latin-style rhythm.

Written by Midori Karashima, the song was released on October 1, 2022, the same day as the National Sports Festival’s opening ceremony.

As the official theme song, it accompanied a large-scale dance performance at the opening ceremony, moving the audience.

Highly recommended for those who want to experience Kagoshima’s culture and history, or who are looking for a boost of energy.

Segodon — Main Theme —Sato Anna

Anna Sato / Segodon Opening LIVE Ver.

The main theme of a historical drama infused with the spirit of Kagoshima, looking out over the majestic Sakurajima.

Anna Sato’s resonant vocals brilliantly embody the island-song (Shima-uta) tradition of her hometown, Amami Oshima.

The exquisite blend of a grand orchestra with traditional Japanese instruments evokes the landscape of Satsuma, and you’ll find yourself captivated by its powerful, stirring melody.

Expressing in music the world of the NHK Taiga Drama that began in January 2018, this piece is included on the soundtrack album NHK Taiga Drama “Segodon” Original Soundtrack Vol.

1, released in March of the same year.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to experience magnificent nature and rich culture.

Healthy OndoKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai

Kagoshima Prefecture Local Song “Healthy Ondo” / Unofficial Tourism Association

The “Kattemi Kankō Kyōkai” is a song by the “big, meddlesome” duo formed by Jun Miura and Hajime Anzai in 1997, who travel all over Japan and liven things up with unofficial local songs and more.

In Kagoshima, they introduce various things like Sakurajima, Ibusuki, and local foods.

It’s a fun idea, isn’t it?

Not not, boy, you knowNishiyama Kotone

Nakunaiyo Bōyayayo (Amami Lullaby) from 'Hello, Lullaby' compiled and edited by the NPO Japan Lullaby Association

A lullaby passed down in the Kasari region of Amami Ōshima.

Its distinctive lyrics, written in the Amami dialect, richly express a mother’s love as she soothes her child, bringing a deep sense of peace to listeners.

The modern accompaniment by synthesizer player Ryōzō Itsumi breathes new life into this traditional folk song, which is part of its charm.

The vocals by Ms.

Nishiyama—who won the Kanto-Koshinetsu regional Grand Prix at the 1991 National Children’s Song Singing Competition—bring out the very best in this work.

Recommended for people from Kagoshima who are away from home, those who want to feel the warmth of a lullaby, and anyone interested in experiencing Japan’s traditional culture.

The Song of ChawanmushiTaniguchi Kanon

Kagoshima folk song [Chawanmushi Song] Chawanmushi Song

Composed by an elementary school teacher in the late Taisho period as a song for a school arts festival play, this piece became widely known after the war.

Its content is comical, revolving around the misunderstanding of “chawanmushi” (savory egg custard) as “chawan-mushi” (literally, a ‘rice-bowl bug’).

It has taken root as a memorable folk-style song even among the people of Kagoshima.

For those from Kagoshima, it may feel like a nostalgic song that brings back memories of home.