A classic song that celebrates Niigata. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.

When you think of Niigata, you think of Koshihikari rice! But this time, I’d like to introduce some songs themed around Niigata.

We’ve gathered a variety: enka that sings of the particular loneliness of snowy regions, songs inspired by folk music, and funky tunes that convey Niigata’s greatness.

For those who live in Niigata or lived there as children, some of these tracks may bring back memories.

Each song showcases what makes Niigata wonderful, so be sure to listen while checking out the lyrics.

A selection of Niigata songs, just for you!

Playlist

A classic song that celebrates Niigata. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Niigata BluesMikawa Ken’ichi		Mikawa Kenichi’s classic song depicting the scenery of Niigata
2	Niigata Omossewane Ondoeigoichie		A local artist unit that sings in the Niigata dialect
3	I Love Niigata! ~Quarter World~Igarashi Mizumo		Cheering song by a singer from Niigata
4	marine snowjero		A song about the sea of Izumozaki Town
5	On the sandy beachNiigata shimin aishōka		The Niigata Prefecture residents’ song, currently airing on NST
6	Winter yellowtail of SadoKikawa Maki		A powerful song depicting winter yellowtail fishing in Sado
7	Niigata Prefectural AnthemNiigata-ken		Niigata Prefecture song. Established in 1948. A wish for peace and democracy.
8	Yes My TNNSākasu, Yamamoto Risa		Image song of the Niigata TV station TeNY
9	I love you, NiigataRosu Purimosu, Yamagishi Hideki		A classic song from Niigata sung by Los Primos
10	Omanta BayashiMinami Haruo		Haruo Minami’s Niigata dialect song
11	Snow Shoveling Cheer SongSasadarama		An unofficial character themed after Niigata souvenirs
12	Shinano RiverTakigawa Maiko		A moving enka song themed around the Shinano River
13	Ojiya Koi Song		A love song from Ojiya brimming with hometown pride
14	Rainy Night TrainIkeda Teruo		Scenes of past love and hope recalled on a train
15	Niigata HymnSakushi: Wakui Tōshirō / Sakkyoku: Iwafuneya Sajibee		A heartwarming song that depicts the charms of Niigata
16	Okesa StraitUesugi Kaori		A poignant song of the Sado Strait about a woman who keeps on waiting.
17	Oh person of NiigataSatomi Kotarō		Kotaro Satomi’s classic song that sings of longing for his hometown
18	Song of Mr. Lerchshupūru ongakutai		A cute mascot character honoring Major Lerch
19	The Four Seasons of TakadaDuke Aces		Born after the end of the war as a song to encourage students
20	Echigo-Yuzawa StationKoda Shin		A song about a woman's feelings of love set at Echigo-Yuzawa Station. The station bento will be released at the same time.
21	My Lonesome TownMatsutōya Yumi		Winter scenery, clear sky, the scene of Nakhodka
22	If I sing the OkesaHashi Yukio		A nostalgic film song themed around the Sado Okesa
23	Song of Yoshida Townyoshida takurou		A heartwarming song by Takuro Yoshida that longs for his hometown
24	Max Toki No. 315NGT48		NGT48 songs that convey the charms of Niigata
25	hometownMy Hair is Bad		A moving song overflowing with local love for Niigata Joetsu
26	Hibari’s Sado Love StoryMisora Hibari		A classic heartbreak song set on Sado Island
27	The Sandshrew SongPanya no Ken-chan		Sandshrew support song, want to spread Niigata’s flavors
28	snow camelliaKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi’s “Yuki Tsubaki,” a classic born in Niigata
29	Love Song of SadoHosokawa Takashi		A famous song from Sado, imbued with poignant melancholy
30	Echigo-SuibarashiMizumori Kaori		A song released in March 2016, inspired by the swans of Lake Hyoko.
31	Whisper of the Heart ~Niigata University Image Song~Sasagawa Miwa		A song by Miwa Sasagawa filled with love for Niigata
32	Tetoto ~ The Theme of Tetto-kun ~iwafune hiroki		Tetto-kun promotes the charms of Niigata
33	Yuzawa Travel SentimentsKayama Yūzō		A Slightly Stranger Song
34	Sadonasaotowa shinobu		Shinobu Otowa’s song that weaves Sado’s culture into its music