A classic song about Nagano. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.

Shinano ProvinceHimegami, Misutera, Feo

Nagano Prefecture Song “Shinano no Kuni” — from the album “Shinshū Hōka,” with full lyrics

It’s a song so familiar locally that they say every resident of Nagano can sing it.

There’s even a survey suggesting that 80% of residents can! What wonderful prefectural pride.

Since the lyrics include place names in Nagano and famous tourist spots, it’s an intriguing tune for anyone looking to visit Nagano Prefecture.

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Song of Nagano PrefectureAsakura Kurumi

Kurumi Asakura “Song of Nagano Prefecture” Music Video

A heartwarming song by Kurumi Asakura that openly sings of her love for her hometown, surrounded by the mountains of Shinshu.

The lyrics, sprinkled with scenes of Nagano’s beautiful landscapes and local anecdotes, convey a deep nostalgia for the days spent in her hometown.

Carefully crafted over the course of about a year, this work is a piece overflowing with love for Nagano.

Its bright, approachable melody will resonate deeply not only with those from Nagano Prefecture, but also with anyone living away from their hometown.

Space and NaganoOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku “Space and Nagano” Music Video

This work captures the complex yet affectionate feelings Okazaki Taiiku holds for his hometown.

Released in March 2024 as one of the tracks on the digital-only EP “Suplex,” this song features a melody line that reportedly came together in just about five minutes—so naturally that he himself has called it a “throwaway track.” Through the contrasting motifs of the vastness of space and the nearness of home, it carefully portrays the sense of emotional distance and belonging we experience in everyday life.

It’s a song best savored by those living away from their hometown of Nagano, or anyone who finds themselves wanting to reflect on their roots.

Komoro Love SongOkawa Eisaku

Eisaku Okawa - Komoro Love Song (sung by the artist himself)

A song that expresses the feelings of an older brother, who has acted like a father, worrying about his younger sister who has married and moved to the city.

Some listeners may find themselves empathizing with his concern for her future.

The poem mentions two place names in Nagano Prefecture: Komoro and Mount Asama.

“The old song we used to sing” may be referring to the Nagano folk song “Komoro Mago-uta.”

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[76th Kenryo Festival Theme Song] Hyappo / Fun-de-Led

Created by volunteer current students of Matsumoto Kenryogaoka High School to mark the school’s milestone 100th anniversary, this song pairs a bright, fast-paced pop-rock sound with a sprightly saxophone melody that adds a distinctive accent, blending youthful freshness with a sense of celebration.

The lyrics reflect both the century-long history the school has built and a resolve to embrace a new future, inspiring a positive outlook in listeners.

First unveiled at the 76th Kenryo Festival in July 2023, the track has achieved an exceptional number of plays for a school-originated song.

It’s a piece we hope will resonate with anyone who cherishes memories of youth and their hometown, as well as those standing at the start of a new chapter.

Bonfire of the Windsadamasashi

Bonfire of the Wind

A richly expressive ballad, quiet yet imbued with deep emotion, included on the June 1979 album “Yume Kuyo.” Like a bonfire swaying in the wind, it delicately portrays, through lyrics and melody, people who live both fleetingly and with strength—an emblematic piece of Masashi Sada’s musical sensibility.

While rooted in folk, the arrangement incorporates elements of classical and pop, and the poetic, vividly descriptive lyrics—evocative of Nagano—resonate deeply.

A masterpiece to listen to when you want to quietly feel nostalgia for your hometown and the bittersweetness of life.

Chikuma Ko-utaSakushi: Masaki Fujokyu / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei

Chikuma Ko-uta

This is an evocative kouta (short traditional song) with lyrics by Fuyokyu Masaki and music by Shimpei Nakayama, born in the hot spring region along the Chikuma River.

Created in the early Showa era to convey the charms of Togura-Kamiyamada Onsen, the piece is a masterpiece that exudes Nakayama’s distinctive “Shimpei-bushi,” imbued with love for his hometown of Nagano.

Its Japanese-style melody, using the yonanuki scale, beautifully expresses the atmosphere of the hot-spring town and the flow of the Chikuma River.

Beloved at local events and in tourism promotions, the song is also presented at the Shimpei Nakayama Memorial Museum along with his achievements.

Through the steam of the baths, nostalgic scenes are sure to come to mind.