[2026] Classic songs themed on Kochi: A roundup of local songs and municipal anthems

Kochi Prefecture, a southern land facing the Pacific Ocean.

Blessed with a warm climate and lush, abundant nature, it is the land of Tosa, home to many captivating landscapes such as the clear-flowing Shimanto River and Katsurahama Beach.

From songs that celebrate the sound of the Tosa dialect and its distinctive atmosphere to official anthems of cities and towns, a remarkable variety of music has been born here.

Songs inspired by the relaxed temperament of its people, their passionate spirit, and the grandeur of nature convey Kochi’s culture and history to the present day.

Now, let us guide you into the world of songs connected to Kochi Prefecture.

Through lyrics brimming with local pride and pleasant melodies, you’re sure to fully feel the charm of Tosa.

Playlist

[2026] Classic songs themed on Kochi: A roundup of local songs and municipal anthems
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	SerarenOono Kenji		A song in the Kochi dialect aiming to eradicate drunk driving
2	The Great Cedar of SugiMiyama Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyama delivers a life-affirming enka song filled with respect for his hometown.
3	Shimanto Youth StoryReemondo Matsuya		Raymond Matsuya’s Love Song Set on the Shimanto River
4	Hiroshi’s proud hometown, ze yo!Miyama Hiroshi		A local song in which Hiroshi Miyama sings about the charms of his hometown, Kochi
5	Shimanto RiverMiyama Hiroshi		A song by Hiroshi Miyama singing about the Shimanto River
6	Leaving sunny Tosa behindPegī Hayama		The origins and transmission of the Tosa folk song “Yosakoi”
7	Song of the People of Kochi PrefectureSakushi: Nishimura Sadao / Sakkyoku: Hamada Masakata		The official song that expresses the local pride of the people of Kochi Prefecture
8	Typhoon of LoveKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		Kochi’s local song, Love Typhoon
9	Long live old age!Jii-POP from Kōchike ALL STARS		A fight song that turns Kochi Prefecture’s aging population to its advantage
10	To this land ~GReeeeN		The Appeal of GReeeeN’s Yosakoi Festival Support Song
11	Yosakoi enkaKaneda Tatsue		Tatsue Kaneda passionately sings the soul of Tosa in a Yosakoi enka style
12	Life from here on from SukumoSakushi: Urata Fumio / Sakkyoku: Takahashi Nobuhiro		A cheering song that conveys the charm of Sukumo
13	Shimanto no Yado (Inn of Shimanto)Oka Yuuko		Yuko Oka sings of a hidden love on the Shimanto River
14	Sukumo OndoJōnouchi Sanae		The Sukumo Ondo is sung at local festivals.
15	Traditional Ashizuri DanceSakushi: Hirano Koichi / Sakkyoku: Izumiya Ken		Introduction to the local folk dance of Tosashimizu City
16	Kochi City SongSakushi: Shigematsu Fuji / Sakkyoku: Hirai Yasuki		The history of the city song born during the postwar reconstruction period of Kōchi City
17	Happy to be born in KamiSakushi: Kōchi-shi no kodomo-tachi / Sakkyoku: Horiuchi Kei		A song commemorating the 10th anniversary of city status, with lyrics written by the children of Kami City
18	Tosa manKagami Goro		Goro Kagami’s “Tosa no Otoko” is an enka song that expresses the landscapes and gritty spirit of Tosa.
19	TOSA, a city where everyone meets their dreams.Lyrics: Anjo Wada・Chiayu / Composition: Kei Horiuchi		Official Image Song for the 50th Anniversary of Tosa City
20	KatsurahamaMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori “Kumano Kodo,” Katsurahama and Sakamoto Ryoma
21	Ryoma Sakamoto: Dreaming of Japan’s DawnAkioka Hideharu		Hideharu Akioka, an enka song about Ryoma Sakamoto
22	A Distant PersonKaientai		A drama starring Tetsuya Takeda themed around Ryoma Sakamoto
23	Clock StrikesONE OK ROCK		Sakamoto Ryoma's game and ONE OK ROCK
24	Ryoma’s lingering silhouetteShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu covered a song about the life of Ryoma Sakamoto.
25	warm currentIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s classic: a song of a woman who overcomes her past
26	South windMitsubishi Michiya		Michiya Mihashi’s “Jokamachi no Onna” is a collection of regional songs.
27	Shiman-to River InnNakamura Mitsuko		Mitsuko Nakamura’s love song from Kochi
28	By the banks of the Shimanto RiverHamada Yusuke		A song by Yusuke Hamada that sings of the charms of the Shimanto River
29	Susaki is my favorite.Ogonogi Mari		Susaki City PR song: Lyrics written by junior high school students
30	Yosakoi Naruko DanceMiyako Harumi		Yosakoi Festival, a traditional dance of Shikoku
31	Cape AshizuriKasuga Hachirō		Cape Ashizuri, sung by Hachiro Kasuga, released in 1959
32	Pioneer of the revolutionShibata Hidekatsu		ONE PIECE character, local song of Kochi Prefecture
33	Cape AshizuriUmi Neko		The scenery of Cape Ashizuri and the songs of Ichiro Toba
34	A Man’s LifeMurata Hideo		An enka singer from Tosa, Murata Hideo’s song
35	Cape AshizuriKamizono Sayaka		Sayaka Kanzono’s Ballad of Cape Ashizuri
36	Ryoma Goes Forth Opening ThemeNHK kōkyō gakudan		Ryoma Sakamoto’s theme song, the Taiga drama “Ryoma ga Yuku”
37	Foggy Dosan LineRyuko Mizuki		Ryuko Mizuta’s famous song that portrays the Dosan Line
38	Treasure for Tomorrowsuupaabando		Songs of the Spectacular Scenery and Treasures of the Muroto Geopark
39	Tosa Sweets OndoShimomura Miyuki		Kochi sweets and a song by a geisha from a traditional restaurant
40	Eternal Clear Streammichi		Image song of the Shimanto Youth Hostel
41	Susaki Suki Character Shinjo-kun no Utaishida yousuke		A region-themed character modeled after an otter
42	The Four Seasons and the Shimanto Rivermamekuwa		A classic cover that sings of the four seasons of the Shimanto River
43	Cape MurotoKawano Natsumi		The song about Cape Muroto sung by Natsumi Kawano
44	Song of the Silver-stripe Round HerringMasaaki Sato		Promoting Sukumo City with a signature kibinago (silver-stripe round herring) rice bowl
45	FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T		A quirky Bakumatsu-era drama starring Masatoshi Hamada
46	Ryomaden Opening ThemeRisa Jerarudo		Ryomaden is a Taiga drama starring Masaharu Fukuyama.