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!

Playlist

Miyagi Songs: Popular tracks that celebrate famous sights and specialties, and timeless pieces filled with love for home
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Aoba Castle Love Songsatou muneyuki		A beloved classic that sings of Sendai’s natural scenery
2	Ah, Miyagi PrefectureYoshikawa Danjirō		A humorous hometown ode brimming with love for Miyagi
3	Miss SendaiFutaba Akiko		A song that nostalgically sings of Sendai’s four seasons and the feelings of love
4	Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK × Sandoicchiman		Miyagi Support Song by MONKEY MAJIK and Sandwichman
5	Midnight, Sendai’s Kokubuncho.haji→		A hometown-love song that humorously celebrates the nights of Kokubuncho in Sendai
6	Naruko GorgeMizumori Kaori		A solitary journey to a famous autumn foliage spot to remember the departed
7	Total good-luck spreeSendai Kamotsu		Cheer up Miyagi with Sendai Kamotsu’s upbeat songs
8	Beef tongue wraptantarou		A rap track introducing the charm of beef tongue
9	Plan — When I return to Miyagi —Nakamura Masatoshi		Local cultural introduction for Miyagi Prefecture residents
10	Ah, Miyagi Prefecture – Chapter 2Yoshikawa Danjirō		An anthem of support for the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake
11	Shining HometownMiyagi Kenminka		A song of Miyagi Prefecture that sings of the wish for postwar reconstruction and love for the homeland
12	Matsushima TravelogueMizumori Kaori		An enka song depicting a woman's love set against the backdrop of Matsushima
13	Gokai☆Go-DanceMiyagi-ken × MELOGAPPA		A dance cheer song to support care workers
14	Hoya Boya’s SongTHE Kōtei’s		Kesennuma support song warms the heart
15	Zunda party nightnamiguru feat. zundamon		A funk song with a zunda motif
16	Oh! Miyagika no oga benri ken		A punk-sound support song for Miyagi
17	reckless ventureHaiburijjīzu		A cheering song that sings of Kesennuma’s hope
18	My beloved SendaiYoshikawa Danjirō		A ballad that sings of nostalgia for Sendai
19	Sentimental Journey in SendaiDate Kozuzu, Date Fuminosuke		A nostalgic number that depicts the scenery of Sendai
20	Saitaro-bushiFukuda Kouhei		Arrange the Chōsai Tarō-bushi in a rock style
21	Fall in love with SennanKitarouta		A local song celebrating the charms of the Sennan region
22	Tanabata DanceShimakura Chiyoko		The Sendai Tanabata Festival is a representative traditional festival.
23	Miyagi Sendai Goza-in Ondokunoichi hata		Introduction to Miyagi Prefecture’s tourism PR song
24	Zunda Festival SongMiyagi-ken Kakuda-shimin-sama		Promoting Kakuda City at the Zunda Festival
25	Zunda Mochi DuoOowada Ritsuko		Sendai Zunda Mochi is a specialty of Kitakami Kyo Dango Honpo.
26	Inn in AkiuChiba Kazuo		Miyagi Prefecture’s three major hot spring areas are Akiu, Naruko, and Sakunami, and their readings are tricky.
27	Chasing SendaiHigashiyama Makoto		Nostalgic enka with Tsugaru shamisen
28	Longing for the Hirose RiverNoji Yukiko		Singing of the Hirose River and the sorrow of first love
29	Song of Sendai MisoUikurī Sasaki		Sendai miso is Date Masamune’s red miso, and I’d like you to have miso soup for breakfast.
30	Theme song of Yagiyama Beny LandTenchi Fusako		Bennyland’s song and the Rakuten cheering song
31	I love it! Gyutan-tanmo-tan		Sendai's gyutan (beef tongue) is a delicious and high-end delicacy.
32	Woman from IshinomakiHokubi Kōji		Nostalgic hit songs that supported disaster-affected areas
33	MasamuneDate Keiichi		The life and achievements of Date Masamune, the One-Eyed Dragon
34	Naruko Resort OndoMatsui Masamichi		Encouraging a relaxing hot spring trip in the PR song for Naruko Onsen
35	Sendai is a city of dreams.Tanizawa Shoei		Love for my hometown Sendai and an unforgettable woman
36	Ishinomaki BluesKajiwara Akira		The stage is a Hiyoriyama, which serves as a standard for sailors’ judgments.
37	Pray at dawnItō Hisao		The resolve of a soldier who has left his hometown and his thoughts for his family
38	Lovely SendaiDate Kiyotaka		New version of the commemorative song for the 400th anniversary of Sendai’s founding
39	Lament of the Kitakami RiverHirohata Atsumi		Kitakami River Lament is a story about trying to cast lingering attachments into the river and forget them before getting married.
40	Nice to meet you, SendaiSawada Yuki		A song that expresses the charm of Sendai and the anticipation of a new life
41	setting sunyoshida takurou		Expressing life's connections with dice
42	Come to ShiogamaKikuchi Toshihiko		Recommended festival song for the reconstruction of Shiogama City
43	Michinoku NarukoAoi Kawori		Singing a farewell to kokeshi dolls at Naruko Onsen
44	Beach SongIshikawa Sayuri		In Sayuri Ishikawa’s enka, it sings of a fisherman’s unchanging daily life and the importance of living.
45	Natori RiverChiba Genta		The Natori River is a Class A river that connects Sendai with the Pacific Ocean.