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Kariyushi58’s signature and popular songs

Have you ever listened to Kariyushi58, one of Okinawa’s most iconic bands?

Even if you’re not a fan, you’ve probably heard their signature songs like “Anma” and “Owari Hajimari.”

In this article, we’ll introduce a range of popular Kariyushi58 tracks all at once—from their well-known hits to beloved masterpieces cherished by fans.

Their songs are filled with powerful messages that will pierce your heart, so take this opportunity to listen closely.

We recommend looking at the lyrics while you listen.

Alright, let’s get right into our recommended tracks!

Kariyushi58’s famous and popular songs (21–30)

Ah, if only I could live life twice.kariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 'Ah, If Only I Had Two Lives' <with lyrics>
Ah, if only I could live life twice.kariyushi 58

The first four portraits in the music video are thought-provoking.

Watching each person walk along four separate paths brings to mind the theme of “another road that might have been.” Yet, as the lyrics say, life is a one-way journey, and there’s no going back.

The piece is filled with many messages.

meteorkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 Ryusei (with lyrics)
meteorkariyushi 58

This is the opening track of their third album, “Mensore, Kariyushi,” released on August 11, 2010.

The lyrics have a tone that invites deeper interpretation and makes you reflect on the value of human life.

Many listeners likely felt inspired to take a fresh look at themselves after hearing this song.

Like the windkariyushi 58

This song is themed around encounters with people in life and recognizing others.

It has a rhythmic, refreshing, and bright tone, and it’s an uplifting track.

It was used as the song for Ezaki Glico’s TV commercial “Japan Cross-Country Glico Wagon.”

The sun in your heartkariyushi 58

This song is meant to encourage and give a push to people who are tired in the middle of pursuing their aspirations or on the verge of giving up because of setbacks.

It has a light, rhythmic feel, and the chorus in particular has easy-to-remember lyrics that make you want to hum along.

Kariyushi Windkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 “Kariyushi no Kaze”
Kariyushi Windkariyushi 58

In the lyrics, “uuji” refers to sugarcane.

This is a song that could only have been created by people of Okinawa who live side by side with nature.

It portrays the natural scenery of Okinawa as the long typhoon season passes and the height of summer arrives, and it makes you want to visit Okinawa.

Song of the Uzikariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 “Uuji no Uta” Live ver. 2010.2.23 @ Akasaka BLITZ
Song of the Uzikariyushi 58

This is the title track included on their second mini-album, Uji no Uta, released in 2006.

This is a live performance video, so it seems like it would offer a different experience than listening on CD or other formats.

Perhaps the message will come through even more clearly.

Rain followed by clear skieskariyushi 58

This is a song like a cheer anthem for people who have stumbled and feel like giving up, or who are feeling lonely.

Its bright, upbeat vocals are energizing, and the Okinawan dialect parts have such a good rhythm that you can’t help wanting to sing along.

It was used as the theme song for the film Kazura, starring the comedy duo Summers.