[Songs of Kanagawa] A showcase of classic masterpieces that sing of port-town scenes and the feelings of its people!
Yokohama, Yokosuka, Shonan, Hakone—Kanagawa is dotted with breathtaking landscapes where mountains and sea intertwine, along with countless sightseeing spots.
Many renowned artists have created classic songs that capture its scenery, culture, and the lives of its people.
In this article, we’re highlighting Japanese songs connected to Kanagawa! From local tunes beloved by residents to blockbuster hits adored across generations, we’ll introduce a wide range.
Enjoy these exquisite masterpieces filled with all kinds of feelings for Kanagawa.
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[Songs of Kanagawa] A roundup of classic hits that capture the port town’s scenery and people’s emotions (1–10)
Come on! KanagawanMagokoro Burazāzu
Come On! Kanagawan was produced to commemorate tvk’s 40th anniversary.
It’s an energetic song that makes you feel glad to have been born and raised in Kanagawa, or happy to be living there.
The greatness of your hometown is something that often becomes so normal that you forget to appreciate it.
Listening to this song might make not only Kanagawa residents feel that “there’s no place like home” or “maybe I should go back for a visit.” The unique dance also gives you a boost of energy.
yokohamaB’z
It’s a song included on B’z’s 45th single, “BURN -Fumetsu no Face-,” and as the title suggests, it’s about Yokohama.
Before the official release, it was apparently aired in advance on FM Yokohama.
Incidentally, B’z’s vocalist, Koshi Inaba, is a graduate of Yokohama National University.
Yokohama LilyPorunogurafiti
“Yokohama Lily” is one of the songs included on Porno Graffitti’s original 2006 album “m-CABI.” Set in Yokohama, it tells the story of a man and a woman.
The use of the sitar, a traditional instrument originating in India, also leaves a strong impression.
[Songs of Kanagawa] A showcase of classic masterpieces capturing port town scenes and human emotions (11–20)
Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi
A nightscape of a harbor town wrapped in blue light, upon which a fleeting love story is projected.
Upon its release in December 1968, the legendary classic became an instant smash hit, achieving an astonishing one million copies sold in just ten days.
The lyrics, inspired by the beautiful night view of Yokohama, masterfully intertwine the city’s scenery with the stirrings of the heart.
The sophisticated composition by Kyohei Tsutsumi went on to have a profound influence on subsequent Japanese popular music.
Why not give it a listen—perfect for a nighttime drive or as a cherished song to share with someone special.
Yokohama Henryokayu
This is a kayōkyoku song whose melancholy melody, evocative of a port town’s nightscape, strikes a chord in the heart.
It is the memorable major-label debut of Okayu, the Heisei-era female wandering guitarist, released in May 2019.
Her experience traveling and performing across all 47 prefectures lends profound emotion to her vocals, and the track was selected as a recommended song by HBC Radio.
The lyrics portray a faint, bittersweet love story set in Yokohama, in places like Isezakichō and Honmoku.
With a gentle, lullaby-like tune, it’s a piece that stirs deep nostalgia in listeners.
Yokohama Rainy BluePedoro & Kapurishasu
A mellow city pop track that vividly conjures rainy Yokohama.
Released as a single in November 1984, its soulful vocals resonate wistfully over a light, Latin-tinged sound.
The lyrics portray a protagonist who, on the verge of a love nurtured in this city coming to an end, tries to stay composed while sinking into sentimentality.
It’s a timeless classic, still cherished across generations—such as with Hideaki Tokunaga’s acoustic cover in July 2019.
Why not make it your companion on a sentimental night, letting the patter of rain be your BGM as you gently immerse yourself in memories of a love that has passed?
Make love to me in SakuragichoNakai Rika to Rosu Indiosu
A Showa-style mood kayō that blends a wistful sound with humorous lyrics to moving effect.
Set in Yokohama’s Sakuragichō, the song comically portrays a romance between a man and a woman born from a dialect-based mishearing.
Included on NGT48’s single “Where Does the Blue Sky End?” and released in December 2017, it’s also noted that the music video was filmed at a long-established dance hall in Yokohama’s Motomachi.
You may find yourself irresistibly drawn into its uniquely charming love story.