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[Kyoto Songs] Masterpieces that sing about Kyoto — songs themed on the ancient capital. The enduring heart of our hometown passed down in song.

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

I’m sure many of you have a song that makes you think, “This is the song for Kyoto!” From pieces that sing of the ancient capital’s elegance and the beauty of the four seasons, to tracks by anime artists and rock bands, each captures Kyoto’s charm from a unique perspective.

In this article, we’ve put together songs set in Kyoto and Japanese tracks that depict Kyoto’s scenery.

It’s a special feature for locals and for anyone captivated by the city of Kyoto! Be sure to read through to the end!

[Kyoto Songs] Famous songs about Kyoto and songs that made it their theme: The enduring heart of our hometown (41–50)

Song of Rambling

Crimson Aflame (with added lyrics) Midoriza Sato sings the promenade song of the former Third Higher School

Song of Rambling

Shōyō no Uta is a dormitory song of the former Third Higher School, now Kyoto University.

Its opening line has become synonymous with the song’s title, and even after the postwar transition to the new Kyoto University system, it has continued to be sung by students.

Along with “Aa Tamahai” of the former First Higher School and “Miyako zo Yayoi” of the Hokkaido Imperial University Preparatory Course, it is sometimes regarded as one of the “Three Great Japanese Dormitory Songs.”

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In conclusion

I introduced songs themed around Kyoto. I believe they ranged from enka and kayōkyoku to recently released anime songs and rock numbers. Listening to songs about Kyoto and then getting hooked on the ancient capital’s rich history might be a lot of fun!