[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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[Okayama Songs] A Complete Showcase of Local Anthems and Beloved Classics Brimming with Hometown Pride! (41–50)
a brazen guyTani Kei
“The Impudent Fellow” is a work by Renzo Shibata, a novelist from Okayama Prefecture.
It tells the story of the protagonist, Kirihito Toda—also from Okayama, like the author—and his exploits.
Three films and one television drama were produced.
This song is the theme song of the TV drama version, sung by Kei Tani.
Kurashiki ShigureKozakura Maiko
This is also a song about a man–woman relationship with Kurashiki City as its theme.
While “Kurashiki no Onna” expresses a man’s feelings for a woman from a male perspective, this one is characterized by a woman singing about her lingering attachment to a man.
Listening to it, you can practically see the streetscape of Kurashiki City come to life before your eyes.
Eyo: The Men’s FestivalInokawa Nobuyuki
This is also a song about the unique festival, Eyo, held at Saidaiji Temple.
It’s a festival where men wearing mawashi loincloths compete to seize sacred wooden talismans, and it’s sometimes featured on TV.
This video even shows scenes from the actual festival, giving it a vivid, immersive feel.
In conclusion
The more you listen, the more you discover new charms of Okayama—every piece was like that, wasn’t it? Through local songs and timeless classics that portray Okayama from various angles, I hope you enjoyed a time that let you feel the unique atmosphere of this place and the memories of its people.