A classic song in the Okinawan dialect, Uchinaaguchi
We invite you into the world of songs in Uchināguchi, where the spirit of Okinawa lives on.
The dialect vocals, nestled against the gentle tones of the sanshin, evoke emerald-green seas, white sandy beaches, and even the salty breeze.
From BEGIN and HY to Kariyushi58, the many gemlike masterpieces crafted by artists Okinawa is proud of offer a one-of-a-kind musical experience where nostalgia and novelty blend together.
We’ll introduce you to many wonderful songs filled with Okinawa’s history and deep local love.
Sit back and enjoy a heartwarming moment—like setting off on a sonic journey around the islands of Okinawa.
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Classic Songs in the Okinawan Dialect (Uchinaaguchi) (21–30)
OKINAWA CALLINGMONGOL800
These are songs by MONGOL800, the Okinawan rock band popular for tracks like “Chiisana Koi no Uta” and “Anata ni.” This song really amps up the crowd at live shows, and the chorus is especially thrilling! The high-energy lyrics will have you humming along before you know it.
Thank youMaekawa Morikata
This is an Okinawan dialect song by Okinawan folk singer Morikata Maekawa.
He made his debut with this song in 1983.
His warm voice is so soothing.
It’s an Okinawan-style love song packed with feelings for a beloved person.
It really makes you want to sing it at karaoke.
Okinawan dialect Uchinaaguchi classic songs (31–40)
Island InformationMishiro Asahi
This song combines the musicality of enka and Okinawan music.
It is sung by Asahi Mijō, a singer from Kagoshima Prefecture.
Released in 2000, its heartrending melody and warm vocals linger in your ears.
It’s an Okinawan song that enka lovers should definitely know.
Rain falls while the sun is shining.Cocco
This is a song by Cocco, a singer-songwriter from Naha City, Okinawa.
Songs like “Tsuyoku Hakanai Monotachi” and “Jukai no Ito” are memorable for their clear, translucent vocals and profound lyrics.
This track likewise features lyrics brimming with strong emotion, and the recurring phrase “Haiyaiyo” really leaves an impression.
Blue Treasureyanawarabaa
The warm tone and hometown-evoking lyrics move me to tears, even if you’re not from Okinawa.
It’s a song by the female duo Yanawaraba.
It’s the title track from their first mini-album, released in 2004.
The beautiful choral work feels cleansing to the soul.
Tancha-mae Bushitinkutinku
Those are difficult characters, aren’t they? “Tanchame,” written as 谷茶前, refers to the coast of Onna Village in central Okinawa Island.
It’s a folk song that depicts the scenery of a fishing village.
The singers, Tink Tink, are a female duo from Okinawa, and their unit name is an Okinawan dialect expression that imitates the sound of the sanshin.
Be Nankuru-kunBEGIN
BEGIN captivates with a warm yet powerful sound that only three musicians from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa could create.
This piece, which closes their first masterful album in seven years, Taiyo (The Sun), is a song that deeply evokes the spirit of the island songs at their roots.
The Okinawan phrase “nankuru nai sa,” which carries the profound meaning, “If you keep doing the right thing without losing heart, a good day will come,” resonates gently through the melody.
Even as we are buffeted by the waves of life and bear the sorrow of losing what we hold dear, these lyrics softly encourage us to keep facing forward, warming the heart as they do.
When your heart feels a little tired, why not let yourself be wrapped in the kindness this song offers?