Miyagi Songs: Popular tracks that celebrate famous sights and specialties, and timeless pieces filled with love for home
Miyagi Prefecture has flourished as the gateway to the Tohoku region and developed into one of Japan’s leading cities.
Its climate, unique culture, rich natural surroundings, and charming cityscapes have been celebrated in countless songs over the years.
In this article, we’ve picked out “Songs of Miyagi” that let you feel the prefecture’s allure through music.
From classic tracks that capture Miyagi’s landscapes, to local anthems by popular artists, to humorous novelty songs, we’ll introduce music brimming with love for Miyagi.
Be sure to listen and let your thoughts wander to the land of Miyagi!
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[Songs of Miyagi] Popular tracks celebrating famous sights and specialties, and classic songs filled with love for the hometown (41–50)
Lovely SendaiDate Kiyotaka
“Lovely Sendai” is a new version of the song released in 2004 as the top prize-winning piece of the Sendai Citizens’ Anthem for the 400th anniversary of the city’s founding.
It has a vibe that’s somewhat bluesy, somewhat enka-like, and reminiscent of mood kayō.
Kiyotaka Date, who hails from Tagajō in Miyagi Prefecture, celebrated his 50th anniversary since debut in 2015.
There really are so many singers who are active in their local communities.
Come to ShiogamaKikuchi Toshihiko
This is a song composed by Toshihiko Kikuchi, who hails from Shiogama City, which suffered devastating damage in the 3.11 disaster, with a heartfelt wish for recovery.
When local festivals and other events resume, the joy is all the greater, isn’t it? This song is also a recommended piece by the Shiogama Minato Festival Sponsorship Association, and it’s a festival tune that conveys the feeling of a fresh new start.
Beach SongIshikawa Sayuri
This is a song where you can hear Sayuri Ishikawa’s lively enka.
It sings about the everyday life that fishermen have led unchanged since long ago and will continue to lead, and it gently conveys the importance of that everyday normalcy.
In the middle, the Hama Jinku is quoted and sung; as a drinking song traditionally sung along the Miyagi Prefecture coast, this jinku conveys the vigor of the fishermen.
Natori RiverChiba Genta
The Natori River is a Class A river that flows through Sendai City and Natori City into the Pacific Ocean, and it is also famous as an uta-makura (a poetic place-name).
The flow of the Natori carries spiciness and carries dreams, and it gently sings of the arrival of spring in Tohoku.
Although Genta Chiba is originally from Miyagi Prefecture, he has steadily built a loyal fan base across Japan through diligent grassroots promotion.
setting sunyoshida takurou
This is a song written by folk singer Masami Okamoto based on real-life experiences.
The dice symbolize gambling, and the lyrics liken life to the encounters made while wandering and to the phrase “back to square one” when rolling the dice.
The ferry from Tomakomai, Hokkaido to Sendai is operated by Taiheiyo Ferry and still runs today.
Perhaps Sendai is the very first step back at the starting point.
In conclusion
From songs about Sendai that everyone knows to beloved local tunes cherished in secret, we’ve introduced a selection of gems that express the charm of Miyagi Prefecture through music. Perhaps many of you now feel like visiting Miyagi after listening? The love for one’s hometown woven into these songs will continue to resonate in our hearts across generations and eras.