[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.

Playlist

[Okayama Songs] A roundup of local anthems and classic hits brimming with hometown pride!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Wasyu Travel SentimentsDyūku Eisesu		Listening to a local Setouchi song at Mount Washuzan
2	Oni ExterminationMoritaka Chisato		A song that modernizes the legend of Momotaro
3	Kurashiki River Long SongNakamura Mitsuko		An enka piece that sings of the sorrow of parting, set against the white-walled streets along the Kurashiki River.
4	Kurashiki RiverHarada Yuuri		A farewell enka set in Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter
5	Kurashiki, alone in the rainKouzai Kaori		A work that sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings as she keeps waiting for someone in the rain in Kurashiki.
6	Wild BoyKawashima Eigo		A word in the Okayama dialect that means “cheeky.”
7	Miyamoto MusashiDonkii Karutetto		Musashi parody song by the Donkey Quartet
8	Amazing Okayama!Katsuragi Yuki		Okayama Prefecture’s local song “Mongee”
9	I want to accompany you.Katte ni Kankō Kyōkai		Lyrics likened to Momotaro in a tourism PR song for Okayama Prefecture
10	In everyone’s heartsYuki Saori		Okayama Prefecture residents’ beloved song. Composed by Asei Kobayashi, sung by Saori Yuki.
11	Chilly Spring InnMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori, an enka song about parting in Mimasaka and hot springs
12	News from BizenNonaka Saori		Bizen City Merger 20th Anniversary Commemorative City Song
13	Shimotsui Otaki Madakana BridgeNakamura Mitsuko		An enka song about a geisha’s love in a Kitamaebune port town
14	applausechiaki naomi		Chiaki Naomi’s real-life experience and the song coincidentally match
15	Hakubi LineDaichi Makoto		The Hakubi Line is a railway line that goes from Kurashiki to Yonago.
16	OK! Okayamaangela		A local song packed with love for Okayama Prefecture
17	WashuzanMizumori Kaori		Washuzan is a mountain in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.
18	Saidaiji BluesSegawa Eiko		A song that sings of the Saidai-ji Hadaka Matsuri (Eyo Festival)
19	Song of Local Production for Local Consumption, OkayamaKanji Kai		A local production for local consumption campaign song introducing Okayama Prefecture’s specialty products.
20	Donburako ~The Song of Okayama, the Town of Momotaro~40mP		Okayama City theme song, Momotaro motif
21	Come on over to OkayamaOTK (Okayama Momoka Kōrasutai)		A song overflowing with hometown pride that showcases the charms of Okayama
22	Come Come KasaokaKasaoka Seinen Kaigi		A regional revitalization song that celebrates the charms of Kasaoka
23	Horseshoe CrabxKasaoka Seinen Kaigi		Horseshoe Crab Town, Kabutogani
24	Okayama People User Manualechirunaito no koosuke & RESTA		A cover version of Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu,” sung with characteristics of Okayama Prefecture residents.
25	Ryujin Mabi Rangermacchotenguman		Rock to Support the Recovery of Areas Damaged by Heavy Rain
26	Okayama Sakaba-machi BluesMinami Kouzuki		An enka classic set in a bar in Okayama City
27	That’s why Asahikawa.Mizuta Ryūko		A story that connects the rivers of Okayama and Hokkaido through song
28	I really love the Okayama dialect folk songkeiki yoshi o		The Okayama dialect is not far from the standard language.
29	Shimotsui / Otaki / Madakana BridgeNakamura Mitsuko		A local song of Kurashiki City sung by Mitsuko Nakamura
30	Woman of KurashikiKasuga Hachirō		A local song set in Kurashiki City that sings of lingering regrets for a woman he met.
31	Kurashiki Bluesmiyuki & OG3		A farewell song set in Kurashiki
32	Chicago PoodleTwinkle Little Stars ~ Hoshi ga Furu Machi ~		Theme of the starry sky in Bisei Town
33	Shijō YoshiiItsuki Hiroshi		The Yoshii River is an important river in the eastern part of Okayama Prefecture.
34	Takaha-shi LongingYumiko Inoue		Promoting the魅力 of Takahashi City, home to Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
35	Bridge of DreamsIkeda Shuuichi		One Piece Okayama Edition Cruise CD
36	Hinase Fishing PortAbe Toshio		Oyster Fishing and Markets in Hinase Town
37	MomotaroKobayashi Chie, Mori no Ki Jidou Gasshoudan		A song about Momotaro slaying demons on Onigashima
38	OndokasaokaB&B		A song in which YoHachi Shimada sings about Kasaoka City in Okayama Prefecture
39	Yubara Romancehei itchi sei		A song promoting the charms of Yubara Onsen
40	A Fisherman’s LifeToba Ichirō		A song about eel fishermen on Kojima Bay
41	AsahikawaKurokawa Shinichiro		An introduction to a work that sings about a romantic relationship between a man and a woman, set on the Asahi River in Okayama Prefecture.
42	Song of Okayama CityGōda Yuki		A short song introducing the charms of Okayama City
43	a brazen guyTani Kei		Film and television adaptations of works by Shibata Renzaburō
44	Kurashiki ShigureKozakura Maiko		A song set in Kurashiki City in which a woman sings of lingering feelings for a man. The cityscape comes back to life.
45	Eyo: The Men’s FestivalInokawa Nobuyuki		The Sacred Stick Scramble at the Saidaiji Eyo Festival