Parody song in a dialect

Sanuki dialect love

[Dialect Song] Love (Gen Hoshino) / Tried singing it in the Sanuki dialect ♪

An acoustic guitar cover of Gen Hoshino’s “Koi” in Sanuki dialect.

“Koi” is famous as a 2016 hit that blew up along with the “Koi Dance.” Amid all the attention on the dance, covering it in Sanuki dialect really shows some flair.

Even with the lyrics changed, the arrangement sounds natural and goes down smoothly.

The soothing, gentle vocals are heartwarming.

Tried singing in Saga dialect [Usseewa]Nagisa Takazono

Tried singing in Saga dialect [Usseewa] Full Version

A unique Saga dialect cover of a song that became a social phenomenon, crafted by Nagisa Takazono, an artist based in Saga Prefecture.

By fusing the sharp message of the original with the warm yet powerful Saga dialect, it transforms into something curiously humorous and approachable.

One of the work’s great appeals is how its spirit of defiance toward society comes across like a charming, hometown-style grumble shared among friends.

Released in March 2020, the piece carries the artist’s heartfelt wish to spark interest in Saga.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to experience the expressive richness of dialects from a completely different angle than the original.

Kumamoto dialect thread

I tried singing Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” in Kumamoto dialect! A classic cover song!

A Fukuoka-dialect cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito.” “Ito” is a ballad often sung at weddings, and many people have probably been moved to tears by it.

So what happens when this classic is covered in the Fukuoka dialect? The dialect adds a sense of intimacy and familiarity, making it almost feel like a family member is singing it.

Akita Dialect Christmas Song

[Tried singing in Akita dialect] back number / Christmas Song

Christmas Song, released by back number in 2015.

back number’s lyrics convey the feelings of being in love in a poignant yet powerful way, and that world doesn’t change even when sung in the Akita dialect.

The straightforward feeling of “I like you” comes through even more honestly.

When you’ve got a burning feeling, you want to express it in your own words without trying to act cool!

S.A.G.A. ~Come On Baby, Saga Folks~ (DA PUMP / U.S.A. Saga ver. [parody lyrics])

S.A.G.A. ~Come On Baby, Saga Folks~ (DA PUMP / U.S.A. Saga ver. [parody lyrics])

A perfect match for hometown pride! This boldly arranged track puts a playful spin on DA PUMP’s hit song.

Created by Brooklyn Naruse, a musician from Saga Prefecture, it features charming lyrics packed with Saga dialect.

Dancing against backdrops of his hometown—JR Saga Station and the Ariake Sea tidal flats—he exudes a handmade vibe while conveying a passionate desire to energize Saga.

When he performed it live in October 2018, it made such a splash on social media—garnering over 700 likes—that it led to the video’s production.

It’s a standout cover for people living away from Saga or anyone curious about the region’s deeper charms.

Give this humor-filled track a listen, and you’ll likely become a fan of Saga too.

Saga-jin no Torisetsu [Parody Song]Hibi Mayuno

Saga-jin no Torisetsu [Parody Song]

A catchy J-pop melody you can’t forget once you’ve heard it has been reborn as a heartwarming song about Saga.

Mayuno Hibi, a versatile impressionist entertainer, delivers a humorous parody that sets Saga dialect and local “relatable moments” to a familiar tune.

The charm of this track may lie in how it cleverly uses the original song’s “instruction manual” framework to lovingly introduce the temperament and culture of the people of Saga.

Released in September 2020 as part of a video project, this piece is irresistible for anyone with ties to Saga.

Its easygoing humor invites a chuckle and makes you want to experience the warmth of the region for yourself.

Hamamatsu dialect: Until we meet again

Until the day we meet again (in Hamamatsu dialect)

They’re singing Kiyohiko Ozaki’s song released in 1971 in the Hamamatsu dialect (Enshū-ben).

Even within Shizuoka Prefecture, it seems a bit different from the Shizuoka City dialect.

At first you might think it sounds like standard Japanese, but as it approaches the chorus, the dialect really comes out! The words have a quite delightful ring to them.

The chorus endings use “ni” and “ra,” and these “ni” and “ra” feel somehow so endearing.