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 tunes of Mie (31–40)
Go-chan OndoSato Takemi
This is also “Gō-chan,” an official character of Tsu City.
The name comes from the fact that Oeyo (Lady Go) and the three Azai sisters lived in Tsu City.
She’s a bona fide princess, but the image is that of an energetic girl.
Her title is Tsu City’s “Tourism Hospitality Director.” At the Tsu Festival, they hope to liven things up with the Gō-chan Ondo, which has a light, dance-music feel.
Dream ChronicleYamazaki Teiji
It’s the perfect local song to sing at a snack bar with karaoke.
The lyrics have a bit of wordplay, but they do a solid job promoting Mie Prefecture.
There are many sightseeing spots, but the place that appears as “Daimon Sakaba” is said to be Ueno Ginza, the most prosperous entertainment district in Mie Prefecture—located in what used to be Ueno City and is now Iga City.
There are plenty of areas across Japan where shopping streets are named ‘Ginza,’ but in the song it’s called Yume-dori (Dream Street).
The Sea of MieMurata Miyuki
In Mie Prefecture, the sea is, as expected, indispensable.
The title is straightforward—“The Sea of Mie”—and the song delivers a contemplative enka centered on the sea that binds fates, featuring the Meoto Iwa rocks in Ise, a woman’s feelings, a man’s position, and the nature of marriage.
It might be a bit challenging for younger listeners.
Shine, Shiromochi-kunNanako Katsuragawa
Another delightfully quirky yuru-chara has made an appearance.
I was sure their local specialty was rice cakes, but it turns out I was completely wrong.
It’s a chubby little spirit inspired by the banner of Lord Todo Takatora of Tsu City in Mie Prefecture, which features three round mochi.
For some reason it wears a helmet with rabbit ears—mysterious, but it’s an officially recognized character.
Tsutsumin’s ThemeTsugyōza Shōgakkō Jidō
Tsu City in Mie Prefecture really has a lot of characters, doesn’t it? Utsunomiya and Hamamatsu are known nationwide for battling it out for first and second place in gyoza consumption, but I didn’t know Tsu City also prides itself on gyoza.
Why “Tsutsumin”? It comes from combining tsutsumu (to wrap) gyoza with the “tsu” from Tsu City.
The character has no gender, and the title is “Tsu City Local Gourmet Director.” The gyoza that children sing about sounds delicious.