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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A classic song celebrating Miyazaki: a tune filled with longing for one’s hometown [2026] (31–40)
Our MiyazakiMiyake Shinji, Ishizuka Hidehiko, Yamasaki Masayoshi
Shinji Miyake, a native of Miyazaki Prefecture who has performed with Kiyoshiro Imawano and many other musicians, and Masayoshi Yamazaki—so far, so good.
But wait—there’s also Hidehiko Ishizuka, the well-known gourmet reporter famous for saying “Maiu!” These three are known as the “New Phoenix Men” and are active at festivals and other events in Miyazaki Prefecture.
This song features lyrics written by Miyazaki Minami High School, with the music composed by Miyake.
It’s a youthfully spirited song where Miyazaki and adolescence come together as one.
My Miyazakiochiai takamichi
Mr.
Ochiai, originally from Nichinan City in Miyazaki Prefecture, retired from the company where he had worked for 35 years in 2003 (Heisei 15) and has been active as a singer-songwriter conveying the nature and spirit of Miyazaki.
Since Mr.
Miyazaki himself was born in 1951 (Showa 26), the songs that convey his hometown are very much in the folk-song generation style.
Miyazaki Paradisehashiguchi maki
It’s a cheerful Bon-odori-style song that promotes many famous spots in Miyazaki Prefecture.
It’s a bit of a shame that there isn’t much movement in the PV, but it does feature quite a few places I didn’t know about.
Perhaps because many myths originated in Miyazaki, one spot that caught my attention was Misogi-no-Ike.
It’s about a 10-minute walk from Eda Shrine in Awagihara, Miyazaki City, and, as the name suggests, it comes from myth and legend.
Miyazaki Prefectural SongHatsune Miku
The first Miyazaki Prefecture anthem was established in 1934, but the one currently sung is the second, established in 1964.
In 2014, to mark the 50th anniversary of its adoption, it was also adopted as the departure melody at Miyazaki Station.
The lyrics are very easy to understand and vividly represent Miyazaki Prefecture.
The prefecture is putting effort into promoting it as well, and it is reportedly taught in singing lessons at public elementary and junior high schools.
Hietsuki Song of HomesicknessOka Yuuko
Feelings for one’s hometown vary from person to person, and when asked what the most treasured memory is, it might be something you wouldn’t even notice if you had never left home.
Hietsuki-bushi originated in Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, and the image of my father cheerfully breaking into song during his evening drinks is seared into my mind—yet if I had stayed, I might have thought no more than, “There he goes again, Dad’s drunk and singing.” Yuko Oka sings about regions all across Japan, but the key in this one is set rather low, isn’t it?
Masterpieces that sing of Miyazaki. Songs filled with feelings for one’s hometown [2026] (41–50)
Takachiho GorgeKitayama Takeshi
Takachiho Town in Miyazaki Prefecture is also famous as a place linked to Japanese mythology, and the name Takachiho itself comes from those myths.
This is a motivational song from the mystical Takachiho Gorge about a man renewing his resolve and moving forward toward his goals.
While the enka style is somewhat similar to that of my mentor, Saburo Kitajima, the voice quality is completely different, giving it a softer, refreshingly gentle enka feel.
Umagase ShowerMizuta Kaori
Located at the southern end of the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park, the sheer cliffs viewed from the Umagase Observatory make it a tourist spot that is both beautiful and powerfully impressive.
Even if you ring the bell in hopes of fulfilling your love, the cold spray from the Umagase cliffs and the winds from the Hyuga-nada seem to tell a tale of a sad ending—an evocative local song that superbly weaves this scenery into its story.