Songs related to Mie Prefecture. Beloved local tunes of Mie that continue to be cherished.
Mie Prefecture is a place where the tradition of pouring feelings for one’s hometown and its landscapes into song still remains strong.
From the historic Ise Grand Shrine and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, to Ago Bay famed for its pearls, and the majestic Suzuka Mountains, Mie’s songs have been nurtured by its rich nature and culture.
From nostalgic children’s songs and moving folk tunes to contemporary local anthems, we bring you music that carries a variety of sentiments.
Are there any songs you know that are connected to Mie Prefecture? Songs rooted in a place are filled with a charm that makes you want to hum along.
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Songs related to Mie Prefecture. Beloved local songs of Mie (1–10)
Ueno CityNishioka Takashi
From a traveler’s perspective, this song gently portrays the town of Iga—its ninja-linked streetscapes, a small castle, even people standing in the fields—set to a tender melody.
Its lingering afterglow is part of the charm.
The conversational vocals and unadorned folk sound carry both a respect for quiet living and a sudden flicker of nostalgia.
Released as a single in August 1975, with “Hana to Sora ni” on the B-side.
It belongs to the same period as the January album “Kanashii Uta,” the August album “Soup,” and the November best-of “Collection.” There was no tie-in with films or television; the appeal here is the town’s very breath.
Recommended for moments when you want to take a deep breath of Mie’s air or stroll at an unhurried pace.
Takashi Nishioka’s storytelling opens the scene right before your eyes.
Shima PeninsulaToba Ichirō
A locally rooted enka that rises with the scent of the tide and the shimmer of pearl rafts.
Born and raised by the sea, Ichiro Toba’s voice vividly portrays Wagu, Oshima, Maehama Fishing Port, and the “Shiokake Festival,” powerfully conveying pride and human warmth.
The weight of someone from Toba City in Mie Prefecture with experience in deep-sea fishing resonates, letting you feel, almost on your skin, the heat of the port’s labor and festivities.
In some years the event draws around 10,000 visitors, and there is a monument inscribed with the song at Shima Fureai Park.
Released as a single in August 2001, with lyrics by Ryuichi Satomura, composition by Katsuhiko Miki, and arrangement by Masakane Tsuta.
It was included on the October 2001 album “Ichiro Toba: Complete Collection,” and later on the album “Kono Michi.” The B-side is “Daio no Shippu” (Gale of Daio).
It was performed at the 52nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2001.
This track is recommended for coastal drives or nights when you’re thinking of your hometown.
Its surging rhythm stirs your memories.
Wind, go to SuzukaTakahara Ani
This is the theme song for the drama adaptation of a novel by Shinobu Shimada, who has retired from the entertainment industry, about an eight-hour endurance road race.
Speaking of Suzuka Circuit, it’s a battlefield for racers where danger is ever-present, and in an eight-hour endurance race, it becomes a contest between the car’s condition and one’s own stamina.
You can feel the emotions of racers who stake everything on the wind as they compete.
Songs related to Mie Prefecture. Beloved local songs of Mie (11–20)
In a town where a gentle breeze blowsKondō Kumiko
This song was created as an image song for Inabe City in Mie Prefecture.
It doesn’t specifically sing about tourist spots, but Inabe City’s PR theme is “a soothing town where you can feel the four seasons,” and it conveys the image of a city that coexists with rich nature—plum and cherry blossoms in spring, rural landscapes in early summer, and autumn foliage.
I love Mie Prefecture.Agorophius
Who knew a band could celebrate hometown pride with such gleeful flair? Hailing from Mie, Agorophius is a three-piece that blends rock with nerdy humor.
This release barrels through everything from flavor memories of tenmusu, Tsu gyoza, and Akafuku to classic last-train and bus mishaps, becoming a call-and-response anthem that sweeps the crowd up in pride and laughter.
It premiered at their self-hosted circuit in August 2019 and hit stores in October the same year.
Clocking in at 4:39 across three tracks, it stands alongside “Gyaru Suko” and “Ecchi Stove Ignition w,” reinforcing the lineage of the albums The Best Ago and Final Otaku Quest as a live staple.
Perfect for anyone who wants to belt it out with friends on the road to Ise or Kumano, or for those who want to recall Mie’s scenery and recharge their spirits.
Mie Prefectural AnthemAnsanburu GG
In 1964, the Mie Prefectural Anthem was established.
The prefectural emblem and the lyrics were chosen from public submissions to commemorate the new government building.
The concept was apparently quite challenging: the lyrics were expected to naturally sing of beautiful places in the prefecture—such as the Suzuka Mountains and the Ise Sea—while also expressing a drive for progress in tourism and industry.
However, it seems that Mie Prefecture itself does not particularly use the anthem nowadays, which makes me think how much the recognition of prefectural songs can vary from one prefecture to another.
Woman of IseKitajima Saburō
Unusually for a song by Saburo Kitajima, it includes a long spoken monologue.
It’s a love song that’s a complete departure from his typically lively enka style.
The Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) at Futaminoura in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, are bound with a sacred shimenawa rope, and the view from the torii gate on the beach in front is spectacular.
The large rock before the torii resembles a whale, and it’s said to offer blessings for maritime safety and matchmaking.
Perhaps those sentiments are reflected in the song.