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.

Playlist

A classic song in the Okinawan dialect, Uchinaaguchi
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Thank yourinken bando		Rinken Band’s Okinawan pop debut song
2	Child GodKojya Misako		A famous song that sings an Okinawan lullaby
3	A place to return toHY		A song by HY that sings of their love for Okinawa
4	Motherkariyushi 58		Kariyushi58’s song of gratitude to his mother
5	Hello UncleKina Shōkichi & Chanpurūzu		A pop arrangement of Ryukyuan music
6	Flower of the sanshinBEGIN		The sound of the sanshin and thoughts of my hometown resonate in my heart.
7	Island SongTHE BOOM		THE BOOM's representative Okinawan song
8	Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN		Thoughts on the island for the 23rd single
9	Bye-bye, OkinawaNēnēzu		Contemporary songs by an Okinawan music group
10	OKIDOKI feat.CHOUJI,Grace AimiBig Knot Records		A fusion of Okinawan folk music and rap: a song that carries culture across generations
11	Yasaka LIT feat. CHICO CARLITOOZworld		Okinawan rapper’s toast anthem
12	Dynamic RyukyuIkuma Akira		A cheer song that fuses Okinawan tradition with contemporary music
13	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A heartwarming song that sings of hope and bonds
14	Tinsagu FlowersNatsukawa Rimi		Rimi Natsukawa covers the Okinawan lesson song
15	UtulsanuORANGE RANGE		A scary song by ORANGE RANGE
16	RASEN in OKINAWAAwich, Dakki, OZworld, CHICO CARLITO		Four Okinawan rappers drop a passionate track filled with hometown pride
17	National Route 508BEGIN		A band that conveys the charm of Okinawan music
18	Asadoya YuntaUema Ayano		The singing voice of Ayano Uema of Okinawan folk music
19	Ryukyu Love SongMONGOL800		Singing of the tragedy of the Battle of Okinawa
20	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		Introduction to songs that express the characteristics of Okinawa
21	Tears Flowing EndlesslyBEGIN		Okinawan dialect version of Nada Sou Sou
22	Chonchon Kijimunaa		Kijimunaa are legendary creatures from Okinawa.
23	grandmaShimoge Isamu		A gentle song for Okinawan-dialect grandmas
24	Chinese ship, hey!		The most popular Ryukyuan folk song for kachāshī
25	Okinawan People User Guideponī tēru ribon		Okinawan version of a Kana Nishino song
26	Irayoi Tsukiyo BeachOshima Yasukatsu		Okinawan song, sung by Yasukatsu Oshima
27	Kaze no DonanNishidomari Shigemasa		A masterpiece by a musician from Yonaguni Island
28	Beyond the seaPāshakurabu		An Okinawan band fuses multiple genres with Okinawan music
29	OKINAWA CALLINGMONGOL800		Uplifting songs by MONGOL800
30	Thank youMaekawa Morikata		Feelings for a beloved person in Okinawan folk songs
31	Island InformationMishiro Asahi		A fusion piece of enka and Okinawan music
32	Rain falls while the sun is shining.Cocco		Cocco’s clear, crystalline vocals and profound lyrics
33	Blue Treasureyanawarabaa		Okinawan folk songs by Yanawarabaa
34	Tancha-mae Bushitinkutinku		Introduction of a female unit that sings Okinawan folk songs
35	Be Nankuru-kunBEGIN		A soul-stirring song by a band from Okinawa
36	Kankara Sanshin UmushirumunBEGIN		Expressing family harmony with a cheerful sanshin melody
37	Amami dendraJonan		Cover songs by a female singer from Amami Oshima
38	island silhouettetinkutinku		Tink Tink depicts the nature of Okinawa
39	Ocean OKINAWAkiiyama shouten		A tropical-style song by Kiiyama Shoten
40	Sugarcane fieldMoriyama Ryoko		A soul-stirring song that portrays the harsh conditions under war
41	NO MORE CRYD-51		D-51 is a prewar railway in Okinawa
42	to be madly in love; head over heels in lovekariyushi 58		A tropical love song with birdsong
43	Become a flowerNatsukawa Rimi		A song that encourages people who pursue their dreams
44	Ichubi measures		A sanshin tune whose Okinawan atmosphere soothes the heart
45	Katami-bushi		A heartwarming song from Okinawan folk music that is sung at celebratory occasions
46	Nakazun Nagare		Healing music of Okinawa, soothing melodies
47	Flower windmill		A soothing sanshin piece that expresses the nature and culture of Okinawa
48	Bountiful Harvest Dance		Expressing the allure of Okinawan traditional music
49	Purple The OrionDA PUMP		DA PUMP's love song
50	It’s okayji ma ma		A music group from Okinawa.
51	FamreutaShin Ara Yukito		Musicians sing Okinawan lullabies
52	Milk MunariHii de Katsu		A fusion song of Okinawan tradition and rock
53	Futami Love StoryTeruya Chōbin		A song in which war evacuees sing of their longing for home
54	Surti East-sai		Captivating sanshin songs that convey Okinawan culture
55	Morning Flower Festival		Sung at celebratory banquets with famous island songs of the Amami region
56	Umui UtaKochi		A duo that sings Okinawan songs called umui
57	Yui-YuiChimei Sadao		Okinawan folk song becomes a hit after airing on a children's program