A classic song about Miyazaki. A song filled with feelings for one’s hometown [2026]
When you think of Miyazaki Prefecture, its catchphrase “Japan’s sunny spot” comes to mind.
It’s known as one of Japan’s warmest regions, rich in nature and home to many popular tourist destinations.
With an abundance of delicacies from both the sea and the mountains, many people make a trip to Miyazaki every year.
This time, we’re focusing on songs about Miyazaki—introducing plenty of tunes connected to the prefecture, including local anthems and theme songs for regional events.
We’ve also included nostalgic commercial jingles that locals are sure to remember, so be sure to check them out!
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Masterpieces that sing of Miyazaki. Songs filled with love for one’s hometown [2026] (21–30)
Southern ParadiseKawahata Emi
Even now, it would sound perfectly natural as background music on some beach somewhere.
The song, full of tropical vibes, is a PR tune for Miyazaki Prefecture in J-pop, but it doesn’t really mention many famous tourist spots.
Still, it wraps up by cheerfully promoting the area with the line, “I love Miyazaki, a shining paradise.”
Tōi Misaki Travel SentimentFunaki Kazuo
Kazuo Funaki’s local-themed song has a very distinctive charm.
Although the track itself was released in 1997 and is not from the Showa era, its lyrics resemble a haiku with a five-seven-five rhythm.
It captures the atmosphere of Cape Toi, and Funaki’s uniquely clear, expansive voice—untouched by age—is as strong as ever.
Miyazaki Love JourneyInoue Kiyoharu
It’s a heartwarming, endearing song.
There are plenty of songs about honeymoons, but this one looks back, one by one, on Miyazaki’s famous spots visited on a honeymoon trip to Miyazaki, then revisited decades later.
They must have faced hardships yet lived closely and lovingly together.
It’s a Full Moon commemorative song.
Song of the CapitalKanetaka
There are so many songs themed around the capital that quite a few have similar titles and can be confusing, but this one stands out with a slightly different vibe—it’s a natural, easy-to-listen-to BGM-style melody.
As I was thinking what a nice voice it was, I realized it was Mr.
Takashi Kano, the chorus group leader behind the 1978 smash hit “Mr.
Summer Time.” He’s currently giving vocal lessons and performing live in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Although the venues are small, the shows are sold out and lively, packed with female fans.
The Two of the Yoshito LineKōro Shinobu
The Yoshimatsu Line runs from Yoshimatsu Station in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, to Miyakonojo in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Together with the section between Yatsushiro Station and Yoshimatsu Station on the Satsuma Line, it’s nicknamed the Ebino Plateau Line, which sounds quite romantic.
The song expresses the loneliness of a tender first love fading away on a school commuter train—an enka-style youth anthem.
Don’t cry.Kuroki Shimai
Mika, the older sister, won first place in the national folk song competition in 1983, and her younger sister, Chiharu, was crowned Miss Miyazaki in 1985—together they are a beautiful and talented pair of enka singers.
Their song “Nakan to yo,” by the sisters from Miyazaki Prefecture, from the mood of the lyrics, portrays a woman betrayed by a man, singing of Hakata, Nagasaki, and finally Miyazaki.
Yet Kyushu women bravely sing of heartbreak with the phrase “Nakan to yo” (“I won’t cry”).
Oni doing the laundryMiyazaki Kankō Kyōkai
The wave-like rock formations surrounding Aoshima in Miyazaki Prefecture are a scenic spot known as the “Ogre’s Washboard.” This is a tourism PR video produced together with 1,000 local citizens.
As for the lyrics—yes, it certainly does look like a washboard, but starting with “I want to wash the ogre’s underwear” is a bit questionable.
Maybe it would have been better to stick with just the line “Let’s cleanse our hearts in Aoshima.”