Parody song in a dialect

Nagasaki Dialect Love Song

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

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.

Kansai dialect: Voice of the Sea

I tried singing 'Voice of the Sea' (Kansai dialect ver.)!

I’ll be singing “Umi no Koe” in Osaka dialect with a piano-vocal arrangement.

What happens when you turn “Umi no Koe,” which strongly evokes Okinawa, into Osaka dialect? With a gently soothing vocal tone, it conveys the joy of doing covers and leaves you feeling warm and relaxed.

Komatsu Dialect Into the Woods

Komatsu Dialect (Ishikawa Prefecture): Into the Woods – Little Red Riding Hood Opening

The opening song for Little Red Riding Hood in the 2015 American film “Into the Woods” is the original.

And this is a translation into the Komatsu dialect of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Since Komatsu City is near Kanazawa City, it can broadly be considered part of the Kaga dialect.

Its intonation is close to that of the Kansai region, but it’s characterized by cute-sounding words used in the spoken lines, such as “~masshi.”

A Letter to Tomorrow in the Tokunoshima Dialect

Tried singing 'Letter to Tomorrow' in the Tokunoshima dialect♪

The original song is by Aoi Teshima.

Its lyrics carry a powerful message, conveyed through a voice so faint it seems to fade away, which is incredibly captivating.

This parody version is sung in the Tokunoshima dialect, from the remote Tokunoshima island in the Amami Islands of the Southwest Islands.

For a moment, I even thought it might be K-pop.

The Tokunoshima dialect has a perfectly pleasant sound that pairs beautifully with the gentle rhythm and tender lyrics.

Gunma dialect Let It Go ~ As I Am

[Frozen] I tried translating and singing “Let It Go ~ Ari no mama de” in Gunma dialect

This song, made famous by Disney’s Frozen, is sung here in the Gunma dialect (Joshu-ben).

With expressions like “be, danbe, nee be,” the recurring “be” creates a rhythmic feel that sounds almost like a rap rhyme.

Since it’s a song popular with people of all ages, the dialect version might be easier for older folks to learn and sing.

It’s also great that children can learn dialects—which are being used less and less—through music.

It seems there are versions in many different dialects, so try looking for one in the dialect of your own home region!

Kansai-Ben I Want You Back

Kansai-dialect 'I Want You Back' Cover [Tried Singing] Atsumi Ueda

A cover of The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” in Osaka dialect.

When it comes to covering Western songs in Japanese, I usually think of Osama (Osama Ojisan), but this one isn’t a literal-translation style like his.

Instead, it weaves Osaka dialect into the English lyrics.

The high notes ring out beautifully, and it feels great to listen to.

Sanuki Dialect Letter ~ Dear Fifteen-Year-Old You

[Dialect Song] 'Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~ (Angela Aki)' / Sanuki dialect ver.

I’m going to sing “Robinson” in the Yamagata dialect.

With its warm tone, you can enjoy a fresh, uniquely flavored take on the song.

At first the dialect might feel a bit unfamiliar, but the singing is so good you can’t help getting drawn in.

This person also covers various other songs in the Yamagata dialect, so be sure to check those out too!