[Okayama Songs] A roundup of local anthems and classic hits brimming with hometown pride!
When people think of Okayama, many might picture its mild climate—earning it the nickname the Land of Sunshine—or its famous specialties like white peaches and Muscat grapes.
However, when it comes to songs that celebrate this charming region, some may be surprised to find they don’t know many.
In fact, there are plenty of wonderful pieces themed around Okayama, filled with love for the region and depictions of its landscapes and everyday life.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that sing of Okayama.
Whether you have ties to Okayama or have yet to visit, we hope you’ll experience the appeal of this place through music.
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[Songs of Okayama] A Showcase of Local Anthems and Beloved Classics Brimming with Hometown Pride! (11–20)
Hakubi LineDaichi Makoto
The Hakubi Line is a JR West railway line that starts in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and ends at Hōki-Daisen Station in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture.
It is said that Makoto Daichi deepened his friendships with people in Okayama Prefecture thanks to this song, and even held an event in Niimi City.
OK! Okayamaangela
This is a local song packed to the brim with love for Okayama Prefecture, where the Momotaro legend was born.
It’s included on the album “Welcome!” released in October 2023.
As a collaboration with comedian Hanawa, it’s full of humor.
Highly recommended for those who want to listen to a track brimming with hometown pride.
Just listening might help you rediscover the charms of your hometown.
WashuzanMizumori Kaori
Mount Washuzan is a 133-meter-high mountain located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture.
The song depicts a breakup between a man and a woman, and it can be interpreted as them visiting Okayama for their final trip together.
By the way, near Mount Washuzan there’s a theme park called Washuzan Highland, so if you visit on a date, why not stop by?
Saidaiji BluesSegawa Eiko
This is a song about Saidaiji, a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Higashi Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture.
The song also includes references to the Hadaka Matsuri (Naked Festival), known as Saidai-ji Eyo, which is held at Saidaiji every February.
This event is also called the “Naked Festival” and is known as one of Japan’s three great eccentric festivals.
Song of Local Production for Local Consumption, OkayamaKanji Kai
A campaign song created to promote local production for local consumption! It features Okayama Prefecture’s specialty products—vegetables, fruits, seafood, and more—in abundance.
Since it’s sometimes played in supermarkets, many residents of Okayama have probably heard it.
Donburako ~The Song of Okayama, the Town of Momotaro~40mP
This song became the theme song of Okayama City in 2013.
There’s also a version sung by actress Haruka Fukuhara, who appeared on NHK’s children’s cooking show “Cookin’ Idol Ai! Mai! Maim!” It’s a heartfelt track created by 40mP, a composer from Okayama, inspired by his hometown and the legend of Momotaro.
[Okayama Songs] A roundup of local favorites and classic tunes brimming with hometown pride! (21–30)
Come on over to OkayamaOTK (Okayama Momoka Kōrasutai)
Brimming with hometown pride and set in Okayama Prefecture, this work was led by Mr.
Sadao Tsukamoto, a former prefectural police officer, and produced in 2021, with distribution on CD beginning in April 2022.
Sung by the OTK (Okayama Momoka Chorus), its charm lies in a warm sense of unity, as it comprehensively introduces famous spots and local specialties from the northern to the southern parts of the prefecture, accompanied by children’s interjections in the Okayama dialect.
Notably, it has become a participatory song used at festivals and neighborhood events, with local folk-dance clubs adopting it for Bon Odori.
Nurturing the joy of learning about Okayama and a sense of pride in one’s hometown, this piece is perfect for regional events and children’s gatherings.