[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 comprehensive introduction to classic masterpieces that sing of port-town scenes and people’s emotions! (41–50)
Gene of the HeroKanagawa Firuhāmonī Kangen Gakudan
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are a professional baseball team based in Yokohama, and their fight song is titled ‘Yūsha no Idenshi’ (Gene of the Brave).
The composition was created by Tomoyasu Hotei.
This video features a performance by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra during a game against the Giants at Yokohama Stadium in September 2013.
Shonan HeartbreakOginome Yōko
There are many famous songs themed around Shonan in Kanagawa Prefecture, and Yoko Oginome’s 1989 single “Shonan Heartbreak” is one of them.
As the title suggests, it’s a song about heartbreak.
It even ranked sixth on The Best Ten.
Honmoku BluesZa Gōruden Kappusu
It’s a deeply moving blues number brimming with the charm of Yokohama.
Released as The Golden Cups’ sixth single in February 1969, it reached No.
49 on the Oricon chart.
Rei Nakanishi’s lyrics and Kunihiko Murai’s composition blend beautifully, gently embracing the pure feelings of two people in love.
Listening while picturing Yokohama’s scenery brings out the song’s appeal even more.
It’s a perfect track for when a new romance begins or when you want to feel the bond with someone special.
In conclusion
We introduced songs filled with the charms of Kanagawa.
Through local tunes and pieces that sing of the city’s beautiful scenery, perhaps you discovered a new side of Kanagawa.
Please keep the stories of Kanagawa, woven together with music, in your heart.