A classic song about Kumamoto. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.
Kumamoto, blessed with rich nature—the majestic mountains of Aso and the beautiful seas of Amakusa.
In this article, we introduce a selection of famous songs that convey its charm through music.
From the nostalgic “Antagata Dokosa,” to the adorable “Kumamoto Surprise!” by the local mascot Kumamon, and even “Aso no Koika,” imbued with hopes for recovery.
Why not lend an ear to these songs filled with the warmth of the Kumamoto dialect and a deep love for the homeland?
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A classic song about Kumamoto. The enduring spirit of our hometown (21–30)
Kumamoto Surprise!Kumamon
The theme song of Kumamon, Kumamoto Prefecture’s hugely popular yuru-chara (mascot)! His round, cute appearance is beloved not only in Kumamoto but all across Japan.
Despite his slightly chubby figure, he shows off some pretty sharp dance moves.
Adorable, right? “Atozeki” is Kumamoto dialect meaning to close the door.
Beautiful Boy of the South SeasHashi Yukio
Speaking of Amakusa in Kumamoto, the Christian rebel Amakusa Shirō, who led the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion, is famous.
It’s said he was a beautiful youth of sixteen who looked almost like a girl.
This is a song inspired by his tragic exploits.
Classic songs that sing of Kumamoto: the enduring heart of our hometown (31–40)
A Nameless BondObi Yoshiyuki
It’s a song that was created at the time of the Tohoku earthquake, and I heard it was re-uploaded in hopes of recovery from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.
It’s a warm song filled with the message: even if you’re going through something unbearable right now, remember that everyone is here to support you, you’re not alone—so please smile.
street stallbatten arakawa
It’s a song with lots of lines in the Kumamoto dialect.
It feels like a bunch of old guys who always gather at a food stall, chatting boisterously together.
Even when things are tough, let’s keep living and do our best! It’s a life-affirming, motivational song.
It has a warm atmosphere that really warms the heart.
Where are you from?Jimī Irieda
This is a children’s song from Kumamoto that’s famous nationwide! I bet everyone has heard it at least once.
When we were kids, we used to play a game where we moved our feet forward, backward, left, and right while singing this song together.
Listening to it now, the lyrics feel unique and amusing.
Aso Love SongRose
It’s a postwar song themed around Mount Aso.
It became popular because bus tour guides often sang it, and it came to be strongly associated with trips to Kumamoto—so much so that people think of this song when they think of traveling there—and it continues to be sung today.
After the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes, it regained popularity as a song of recovery.
Amakusa Gokyo (Amakusa Five Bridges)Mizumori Kaori
The sorrowful heart of a jilted woman, the scenery of Amakusa in Kumamoto, and a wistful melody press upon the chest.
Did she come alone to Amakusa to try to forget her heartbreak? The journey, filled with memories of joyful days that can never return, is bittersweet, and one cannot help but wish for her happiness.