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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Futami Love StoryTabata Yoshio
A supple yet robust song that feels like the Ise sea breeze caressing your cheeks.
It dissolves into the rhythm of the surf, and the promises exchanged before the Futamiura sunrise and the Meoto Iwa quietly kindle a light in a traveler’s heart.
In this piece, trust in bonds that are re-tied even when apart seeps into Yoshio Tabata’s low register and the spaces around his guitar, enveloping the entire work.
Prayers and shadows of farewell drifting between the waves are the very memories of the journey.
The phrasing of island folk songs overlaps with the nautical chart of Mie, and words that shimmer like pearls leave a lingering afterglow.
Included on the December 2003 album “Shima Uta 2 ~Yoshio Tabata~.” A guitar performance version is also featured on “Batayan no Shima Uta Best” from September 2013.
It’s a song that gently accompanies you on the way to and from Ise Grand Shrine, or whenever you want to recall your hometown.
What scenery does it bring to your mind?
Ise PilgrimageMizumori Kaori
Kaori Mizumori, who can sing almost all the local songs from prefectures across Japan, includes solid references to Ise’s sightseeing spots even in this breakup-themed song.
The Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) in Ise are famous, and above all, pearls are a local specialty.
Saori Yoshida, the wrestler, is also from Mie Prefecture, and when she achieved her third consecutive Olympic gold, she even asked for pearls as a gift.
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.
Dive into EspañaKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai
A delightful piece of local pop bursting with the scent of the sea and sparkling humor.
It briskly links the breath of the ama divers, the morning at Meoto Iwa (the Married Couple Rocks), and even Ise udon and Matsusaka beef, all while letting a quiet affection for the hometown seep through behind the laughs.
Styled as a musical that borrows the guise of a tourist guide, this song conjures vivid scenes of Mie as you listen.
Released in February 2008, it was included after its appearance on the album “Katte ni Kankō Kyōkai Vol.
2” (2004), and later on the album “Katte ni Gotōchi Song 47+1: Japan Nationwide Ryokan Recordings.” Composed by Jun Miura and produced by the Katte ni Kankō Kyōkai.
There were no tie-ins.
This work is perfect for before or after a trip to Ise-Shima, or whenever you want a hometown song to lift your spirits.
Recommended for those who want to enjoy local culture with a light touch or brighten their mood with a comical regional tune.
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.
Songs related to Mie Prefecture: Beloved local tunes from Mie (21–30)
Yunoyama Shower of DrizzleYashio Ayako
This is a secret-love song themed around Yunoyama Onsen, a hot spring resort famous even within Mie Prefecture.
As is typical for local songs, it avoids explicit proper nouns like pearls and the ropeway, yet when it comes to a ropeway at Yunoyama Onsen, the Gozaisho Ropeway naturally comes to mind.
It is one of the largest in Japan and home to Mie Prefecture’s only ski area.