A classic song about Kumamoto. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.

Kumamoto Pride SongPi Bou

Kumamoto Pride Song / Pi-Bo

This piece, which depicts the rich scenery of Kumamoto with a bright, buoyant melody, invites listeners into a cheerful mood.

The somewhat nostalgic sound of folk song blends exquisitely with lively Latin rhythms, evoking the bustle of a Kumamoto festival.

Released as a CD single in July 2013, it stands as a gem of love for Kumamoto that brightens Pi-bō’s early discography.

After the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, it was sometimes performed with hopes for recovery.

Whether as a companion for a trip to Kumamoto or a moment of homesick reflection, listening to it is sure to warm the heart.

Otemoyan

Otemoyan “Kumamoto Prefectural Folk Song”

Otemoyan is a folk song that has been passed down in Kumamoto since long ago.

Considered a representative Kumamoto folk tune, it’s a piece you often hear at festivals in the region.

The term “otemoyan,” referring to a woman with prominent rouge on her cheeks, comes from this song.

Many different artists have performed it, so it could be fun to compare the various versions.

Kumamon UmakamonKeroponzu

Kumamon Umakamon

This lively song by Keropons is packed with the delicious charms of Kumamoto.

The lyrics feature one Kumamoto specialty after another—like banpeiyu grapefruit, horse sashimi, and ikinari dango—filling both the listener’s heart and stomach.

Debuted at the “Kumamon Birthday Festival” in March 2017, it was included on the DVD “Kumamon Music Video Yoka-mon♪ Selection” in April of the same year, and later on the CD “Kumamon 10th ANNIVERSARY CD & PHOTO BOOK ~Happy & Surprise~” in March 2020.

With adorable, easy-to-copy choreography perfect for children, it’s an ideal song for enjoying and exploring Kumamoto’s food culture.

Come on! Kumamon!Keroponzu, Sukanpo, Takashi Deguchi

Come on! Kumamon! [Official]

It’s a song packed tightly with Kumamoto’s energy and kindness, guaranteed to bring a smile just by listening.

While it’s a rhythmic kids’ song, it’s also a J-pop-leaning pop tune that adults can enjoy comfortably.

The repeated catchy phrases and uplifting calls capture Kumamon’s charming traits—his energy, kindness, and deep love for Kumamoto—and convey them straight from the heart.

Created to celebrate the landmark 10th anniversary of Kumamon’s debut, it was also included on the album “Kumamon 10th ANNIVERSARY CD & PHOTO BOOK ~Happy & Surprise~.” It’s the kind of track that makes you want to dance with your kids and fills you with a happy feeling.

Song of the Land of FireKumamoto Jidō Gasshōdan

Song of the Land of Fire · Kumamoto Children's Choir 'Aso'

Commissioned by the Kumamoto Children’s Choir, “Suite for Children’s Chorus: Songs of the Land of Fire,” with lyrics by Akira Mine and music by Hideo Kobayashi.

This suite consists of three pieces—“The Castle Is a Renowned Stronghold,” “Old Tales of Higo,” and “Aso”—each titled to evoke Kumamoto.

this townMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka 'This Town' (from Lucky7 Tour)

This is a song by Chisato Moritaka, who hails from Kumamoto Prefecture, with lyrics she wrote while thinking of her hometown of Kumamoto.

The up-tempo melody and the Kumamoto dialect lines that pop in are incredibly cute.

The slightly bittersweet lyrics that make you reminisce about your hometown also convey just how much she loves Kumamoto.

Song of Kumamoto Castleegusupuroshon

Kumamoto Castle Song - Explosions

A collaborative song by the entertainment dance duo “Egu Sprout,” Kumamon, and the Kumamoto Castle Hospitality Warlord Team’s Kato Kiyomasa and Hosokawa Tadaoki! Don’t miss Egu Sprout’s razor-sharp moves, Kumamon dancing just as sharply without losing a beat, and the warlords’ splendid performances.