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