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Parody song in a dialect

I’ll collect and introduce parody songs sung in various dialects.

It turns out there are quite a few dialect songs out there—you just might not know them.

Sometimes there are songs where you’re like, “I have no idea what they’re saying!” but that’s part of the fun, too.

Dialect Parody Songs (11–20)

Yamagata Dialect Full-Power Boy

Full-Power Boy dialect (Yamagata-ben) cover — Japan’s number one in folk songs
Yamagata Dialect Full-Power Boy

The original is a song by Sukima Switch.

Released in 2005, it’s a popular track that’s been covered by many artists.

This version is sung in the Yamagata dialect by Saya Asakura, a singer-songwriter from Yamagata Prefecture.

Blending her award-winning vocal talent—she’s been crowned Japan’s top folk singer twice—with the warmth of the dialect, it becomes a wonderful rendition.

It’s both enjoyable and educational, giving you a feel for how things are expressed in the Yamagata dialect.

Don’t go (in Banshu dialect)

Yukine / Don’t Go [Banshu Dialect]
Don't go (in Banshu dialect)

A song by Sota, a Vocaloid producer.

There are videos of it sung in various dialects, but this one is sung in the Banshu dialect.

It’s the speech used in the area west of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, and among Kansai dialects it’s known for having a lot of rough-sounding expressions.

Since it’s sung by a man, words like “ware” that can sound aggressive are particularly striking.

The intonation is basically Kansai.

It turned out really fun!

Tsugaru Dialect Radio Calisthenics No. 1

Radio calisthenics, which could be called a national exercise created to promote health.

This is what “Routine No.

1” sounds like in the Tsugaru dialect.

Having the commands called out in the local dialect would make the exercise more fun! If people in the community gather in the morning and do radio calisthenics while listening to their local dialect, it seems like the whole region could come together to improve their health.

Ishikawa dialect Darling

Tried singing in the Ishikawa dialect ♪ Darling / Kana Nishino
Ishikawa dialect Darling

The original is a song by Kana Nishino.

From the very beginning, the cute lyrics about a maiden’s heart are sung in the Ishikawa dialect.

While she points out the things she dislikes about the guy she likes, the song conveys the complex feelings of a girl who can’t help but be infatuated.

In dialect, it sounds very real.

And since it’s sung a cappella, the words come through directly.

Nagasaki Dialect Love Song

GReeeeN Love Song (Chii Song * Nagasaki Dialect ver.)
Nagasaki Dialect Love Song

Released in 2007, GReeeeN’s “Ai Uta” was the group’s first love song.

A video has been uploaded of the song sung in the Nagasaki dialect of Kyushu.

You can hear the distinctive Northern Kyushu twists, like turning “shiteru” into “shitoru” and “donna” into “dogen,” which really conveys Kyushu’s cheerful vibe.

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])
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.

Parody Songs in Dialects (21–30)

Saga-jin no Torisetsu [Parody Song]Hibi Mayuno

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.