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!

Playlist

A classic song about Miyazaki. A song filled with feelings for one’s hometown [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Miyazaki Prefectural SongMiyazaki-ken		Miyazaki Prefectural Anthem, expressing nature and hope
2	Phoenix HoneymoonDuke Aces		A song that symbolizes honeymoon trips in Miyazaki Prefecture
3	Miyazaki Bluestsukamoto kenzō		A sixtieth-birthday resolution song filled with love for Miyazaki
4	AdvanceMINAMI NiNE		A hometown anthem by a band from Miyazaki. Brimming with a sense of speed.
5	Cape HyugaMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori sings of parting and hope in Hyuga City
6	Miyazaki BluesŌtsuki Miyako		An emotionally rich local song that sings of love for Miyazaki
7	Cape ToiKobayashi Akira		A hometown song by Akira Kobayashi themed around Kushima City
8	Two people from MiyazakiNAGISA YŪKO		A love song for newlyweds set in Kyoto’s tourist spots
9	Takachiho GorgeOka Yuuko		An enka song by Yuko Oka about the beauty of Takachiho Gorge and parting
10	Hometown, Miyakonojo — Set to “Welcome to Miyakonojo”EVE		Gratitude for the life flowing in the Oyodo River
11	The prefecture closest to heavenKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		A lively song that introduces tourist spots in Miyazaki
12	Takachiho Travel Sentimentkawanaka miyuki		A lyrical piece that portrays the scenery of Takachiho and the poignancy of parting
13	country high school girlhibi no utagoe purojekuto		NOBU and high school students sing the true feelings of the countryside
14	Natsumi Hinata’s Love SongKinako		Miyazaki Dog is promoting Miyazaki Prefecture
15	Kari-bushi (Karihagi Kiri Uta)min’yō		An autumn pampas-grass cutting scene set to a Takachiho work song
16	Imogara-bokutomin’yō		The folk song Imogara Bokuto is loved by the local community
17	Miyazaki Tegetegete OndoMizuki Daisuke		A cheerful ondō-style song that sings of the charms of Miyazaki
18	Shanshan Horse Travel Songmin’yō		A folk song celebrating a happy send-off as the bride rides on horseback.
19	Nostalgia… TakachihoMizumori Kaori		Traveling through Takachiho Gorge with thoughts of the one I parted from in my heart
20	Highland RomanceNagai Ryūun		A song by Ryuun Nagai filled with love for Takaharu Town in Miyazaki Prefecture
21	Skyline of MemoriesMitaka Jun		Youthful memories of singing with a bus tour guide
22	Miyazaki Love JourneyInoue Kiyoharu		Revisiting Miyazaki decades after our honeymoon
23	Southern ParadiseKawahata Emi		Miyazaki Prefecture’s PR song, brimming with a tropical vibe
24	Song of the CapitalKanetaka		Miyakonojo theme song, Takashi Kano’s natural BGM
25	This is NisitachiMiyazaki Kankō Kyōkai		Introducing Miyazaki Prefecture’s largest entertainment district, Nishitachi, in a promotional video
26	The Two of the Yoshito LineKōro Shinobu		The Kitto Line is a railway line that connects Kagoshima and Miyazaki.
27	Sea of CrossesRyūto Akira		A rocky reef looks like a cross, and wishes come true.
28	Don’t cry.Kuroki Shimai		A song titled “Nakan to yo” in which a pair of sister enka singers bravely sing about heartbreak.
29	Oni doing the laundryMiyazaki Kankō Kyōkai		Produced a civic and tourism promotional video featuring Aoshima’s Oni no Sentakuita (Devil’s Washboard).
30	Night in Miyazakisonoda hiroshi		An old mood kayō song from Miyazaki Prefecture
31	Tōi Misaki Travel SentimentFunaki Kazuo		The Local Song Sentiment of Kazuo Funaki
32	Hyuga-nada (Hyuga Sea)Toba Ichirō		The solitude and strength of the fishermen of Hyuga-nada
33	Starting today, the two of us are people from Miyazaki.Matsutoshihiko		Yuzo Kayama’s Tropical Mood Songs and Masutake Hiko’s Love for His Hometown
34	Cape Toiakatsuki hiromi		A song themed around Cape Toi, with a natural and gentle feel.
35	Our MiyazakiMiyake Shinji, Ishizuka Hidehiko, Yamasaki Masayoshi		Three people from Miyazaki are making their mark as the new Phoenix Men
36	My Miyazakiochiai takamichi		Ochia i, a singer-songwriter, promotes Miyazaki
37	Miyazaki Paradisehashiguchi maki		Introducing Miyazaki Prefecture’s famous spots in a Bon Odori style
38	Miyazaki Prefectural SongHatsune Miku		The Miyazaki Prefectural Anthem is the second version, established in 1964.
39	Hietsuki Song of HomesicknessOka Yuuko		Memories of My Father Realized Upon Leaving My Hometown
40	Takachiho GorgeKitayama Takeshi		Set in Takachiho Gorge, it’s a cheer song about a man striving toward a new goal.
41	Town of HamayūAi Chihiro		A song that sings of first love in old-fashioned words
42	Umagase ShowerMizuta Kaori		A breathtaking tourist spot featuring the sheer cliffs of Umagase
43	MimitsuKanō Tatsuya		From Edo to Meiji, a parting in the port town.
44	Woman of the capital cityŌtsu Akira		A splendid local song that celebrates the cherry blossoms and waterfalls of Miyakonojo.
45	Tenkaichi Himuka SakuraNagai Miyuki		Spring happiness with blooming rapeseed flowers and cherry blossoms