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

Majestic Sakurajima, the blue-shimmering Kinko Bay, and traditional culture rooted in a bountiful land.

Kagoshima is home to numerous gems—masterpieces that capture its charm in song.

In this article, we introduce works that convey a deep love for Kagoshima, from songs that sing of the proud, passionate Satsuma spirit to gentle melodies that echo across the islands.

Whether you’re far away now or have never visited in person, please listen while letting your thoughts drift to the beautiful land of Kagoshima.

Playlist

[Songs of Kagoshima] The heart of our hometown carried on in song \| A curated selection of classic tracks that embody Kagoshima
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Kagoshima Prefectural AnthemKagoshimaken		A prefectural anthem composed by Kósçak Yamada, a piece imbued with hopes for postwar reconstruction
2	Ishin Dancin’ Kagoshima Citykagoshima shi kankou nabi		A PR piece that expresses the charms of Kagoshima City through music and dance
3	Kagoshima Hanya-bushimin’yō		The Appeal of Satsuma Folk Songs and Affection for the Region
4	Ishin Dancin’ Kagoshima City Returns ~This Is the Real KAGOSHIMA~kagoshima shi kankou nabi		Introducing Kagoshima sightseeing through rhythmic gymnastics
5	Kagoshima Prefectural AnthemYamada Kōsaku		The Kagoshima Prefectural Anthem that Sings the Spirit of Satsuma
6	Keep the flag flying！Furāgoraddo Kagoshima Kōshiki Ōen Songu		The official support song of Fura Gorad Kagoshima
7	Kagoshima City Residents’ SongNakata Yoshinao		A song of civic pride that expresses respect for the local nature and our predecessors
8	Segodon — Main Theme —Sato Anna		A historical drama theme song that expresses the climate of Sakurajima and Satsuma
9	Trace ~Footprints~JA soo Kagoshima no Orijinaru Songu		A heartwarming song of love for Kagoshima
10	Come on! Party! Kanoya Kanpachi!gavamentowaakaa		A hometown-love song that celebrates the deliciousness of amberjack (kanpachi)
11	Bound by fateHajime Chitose		Chitose Hajime sings of her love for Amami Oshima
12	Yume ~KIBAIYANSE~ DanceMoyuru Kandō Kagoshima Kokutai Kagoshima Taikai		Introduction to the Kagoshima National Sports Festival image song
13	Healthy OndoKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		The tourism board took it upon itself to travel nationwide and liven things up with local theme songs.
14	Kagoshima ParadiseYou＆Me		A song that cheerfully introduces place names in Kagoshima
15	The Song of ChawanmushiTaniguchi Kanon		The origin and background of the folk song called “Chawanmushi”
16	A solitary journey through SatsumaMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s lyrical song set against the backdrop of Kagoshima’s scenery
17	Not not, boy, you knowNishiyama Kotone		Expressing Amami Oshima lullabies in a contemporary way
18	Guribu DanceKagoshima-ken Koushiki Kyarakutā “Guribū” Tēmasongu		Guriboo’s theme song wins the Regional Promotion Award
19	Tanegashima Kamone OndoTendō Yoshimi		Introduction to the famous song depicting Tanegashima by Yoshimi Tendo
20	Morning Glory MelodyHatsune Miku		The Amami Islands celebratory song “Hokorasha-bushi”
21	Farewell, SakurajimaSaisei		A song set on Sakurajima that sings of a youthful parting and hope for the future
22	SakurajimaSEX MACHINEGUNS		A member from Kagoshima expresses a heartbreak song through their deep feelings for Sakurajima.
23	Canned SongShimauta		A song that conveys the beauty of island songs and Amami culture
24	Burning KagoshimaShimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s gentle singing voice sings of Kagoshima
25	Hang in there!Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A compelling song that encourages in dialect
26	I long for AmamiNakasone Miki		Composed in 1962. A song that sings of nostalgia for Amami and expresses the resolve to return to one’s hometown.
27	I’m from Satsuma.		Satsuma’s traditional celebratory song, imbued with festivals and wishes
28	Kagoshima Hama-bushi		A boat-rowing song of Kagoshima Bay turned into a parlor song
29	Yo-isura BushiShimauta		Expressing feelings for one’s hometown through the traditional island songs of Amami and Okinawa
30	Shunryō main clauseShimauta		A famed lament nurtured by the climate of Amami
31	Kuninao Yone Ane-bushiShimauta		A song played on the sanshin that sings the story of sisters from Amami
32	Watasya BushiShimauta		Amami’s traditional island songs are being carried on by a new generation
33	Nagakumo-bushiShimauta		The charms of Nagasa-bushi that differ by region and Amami culture
34	Bamboo rake from Terukuni ShrineKingu Kurīmusōda		Yo-kai Watch New Theme Song
35	Saigō Takamori: Ah, Satsuma Samurai of the Late Edo PeriodAkioka Hideharu		An enka song about the life of Saigō Takamori
36	My beloved flowerroddy		Image song of Kagoshima Monogatari.
37	Island BluesMisawa Akemi		A 1963 work that sings of Amami's love.
38	The town where the sun smilesUeda Takashi		An article introducing the Kagoshima Prefectural Anthem
39	Satsuma WomanKitajima Saburō		A song that portrays the endearing persistence of a woman pursuing a man in Kagoshima, and the man's joy.
40	A Petal of a DreamJonan		A Heartwarming Support Song of Kagoshima Welfare
41	Love in KagoshimaShimazu Etsuko		The powerful singing of a bus guide-turned singer from Kagoshima
42	Eiōrabujuri lily flowerRei Yoko		A folk song from an island that earns foreign currency by cultivating Easter lilies
43	Cherry Blossoms of ChiranHino Mika		A song that imbued thoughts for the Chiran kamikaze corps into cherry blossoms
44	island shadowAsaoka Yukiji		Singing about the yearning for Amami’s return to Japan
45	YakushimaHosokawa Takashi		I wish for strength like Yakushima’s Jomon Sugi.
46	Tropical Love StoryWakayama Akira, Nozawa Yoshiko		A song about a sorrowful farewell at Nagasaki-bana
47	Young Men’s Ohara-bushiSaigō Teruhiko		Takamori Saigo is respected and loved in Kagoshima.
48	Step by stepKarashima Midori		An anthem that encourages moving forward step by step
49	Atsu-hime Main ThemeKagoshima Chenbā Ōkesutora		The magnificent theme song of the NHK Taiga drama Atsuhime
50	Song of Remote Island Squadron TanegashimanTAKUYA		A community-based heater in Tanegashima
51	volcanic ashKashiwagi Yuki		Leaving my hometown to pursue my dreams
52	Kagoshima Ohara-bushiMitsubishi Michiya		A folk song of Kagoshima that is danced by the entire citizenry at the Ohara Festival every November.
53	March “Kagoshima”Koyado Shōgakkō Suisōgakubu		A Kagoshima march composed for the National Sports Festival of the Sun
54	Island-raisedTabata Yoshio		Amami folk songs were recorded and became a big hit.
55	Harbor SeekerAikawa Masaki		A song about a woman's single-minded love as she pursues a man
56	You and Satsuma RoadHara Sumire		An enka song about traveling the Satsuma road with a loved one.