Prefectural anthems you might not know well. Explore the lyrics and history of your hometown

You may have heard prefectural anthems at least once in your school music classes or at local events.Did you know that not every prefecture actually has one, and that some prefectures have even established multiple songs as their prefectural anthems?In this article, we’ll introduce all the prefectural anthems from around the country.The more you learn about these songs—filled with hometown scenery, history, and the pride of their residents—the deeper the world they reveal becomes.Be sure to check out the songs from your own hometown or any regions you’re curious about!

Playlist

Tohoku and Hokkaido
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Long, Long Ago (Home Song)Hokkaidō		Home Song of the People of Hokkaido
2	Radiant with Light (March)Hokkaidō		The Hokkaido residents’ song established for the Hokkaido Centennial.
3	Hokkai Bayashi (Hokkaido Residents’ Folk Dance)Hokkaidō		Introducing the Hokkaido folk dance song “Hokkai Bayashi”
4	Miyagi Prefectural AnthemMiyagi-ken		The prefectural anthem that vows peace and reconstruction for Miyagi Prefecture
5	Shining HometownMiyagi-ken		Prefectural anthem pledging the postwar revival of Miyagi
6	Mogami RiverYamagata-ken		The three great Japanese prefectural anthems that sing of the mother river
7	Iwate Prefecture Residents’ SongIwate-ken		Commemorative Song for the Completion of the New Iwate Prefectural Government Building
8	Fukushima Prefectural SongFukushima-ken		The Fukushima Prefectural Anthem is a symbol of recovery and hope.
9	Prefectural AnthemAkita-ken		The prefectural anthem that symbolized Akita Prefecture’s rise
10	Akita Prefectural AnthemAkita-ken		History and Characteristics of the Akita Prefectural Anthem
11	Message from the Blue ForestAomori-ken		Aomori Prefecture’s new symbolic music track
12	Aomori Prefecture AnthemAomori-ken		Aomori Prefectural Anthem: Singing of the Future of Nature and Industry
Kantō
13	Chiba Prefectural AnthemChiba-ken		The prefectural anthem that symbolizes Chiba Prefecture’s economic growth
14	Saitama Prefectural SongSaitama-ken		A prefectural anthem established in the lead-up to the Saitama National Sports Festival
15	Yamanashi Prefecture SongYamanashi-ken		A folk song of Yamanashi Prefecture wishing for postwar reconstruction
16	Tokyo Metropolis SongTōkyō-to		The Symbol of Tokyo: The History and Present of the Tokyo Residents’ Song
17	Prefectural AnthemTochigi-ken		The prefectural song cherished by the people of Tochigi Prefecture
18	New LightKanagawa-ken		History of the Symbolic Prefectural Anthem of Kanagawa Prefecture
19	Song of Gunma PrefectureGunma-ken		History and Features of the Gunma Prefectural Anthem
20	Ibaraki Prefecture Residents’ SongIbaraki-ken		The Ibaraki prefectural song praising the beauty of Mount Tsukuba
21	Shinano ProvinceNaganoken		A prefectural song overflowing with local pride, beloved by the people of Nagano Prefecture
Chubu
22	Mie Prefectural AnthemMie-ken		Introduction of the prefectural anthem established in 1964
23	Toyama Prefectural Residents’ SongToyama-ken		The prefectural anthem that sings of the grandeur of the Tateyama Mountain Range
24	Gifu Prefecture Residents’ SongGifu-ken		Gifu Prefectural Anthem, the prefecture’s song celebrating nature and culture
25	Our AichiAichi-ken		Aichi Prefecture symbol song composed by Yuji Koseki
26	Niigata Prefectural AnthemNiigata-ken		Niigata Prefecture song. Established in 1948. A wish for peace and democracy.
27	The Ishikawa Prefectural AnthemIshikawa-ken		The Ishikawa Prefectural Anthem is a march established in 1959.
28	New Fukui Prefecture Residents’ SongFukui Prefecture		Remake of the prefectural anthem in anticipation of the Fukui National Sports Festival
29	Shizuoka Prefectural SongShizuoka-ken		The Shizuoka Prefectural Anthem depicts Mt. Fuji and the four seasons
Kinki
30	Song of Kyoto PrefectureKyōto-fu		Introduce the history and characteristics of the Kyoto Prefectural Residents' Song
31	Hyogo Prefectural SongHyōgo-ken		A historic song established by Hyogo Prefecture to commemorate the enforcement of the new Constitution
32	Wakayama Prefectural AnthemWakayama-ken		The Kishu song was established during the reconstruction period.
33	Nara Prefectural Citizens’ SongNara Prefecture		Nara Prefectural Anthem: Singing of History and Pride
34	Shiga Prefecture Residents’ Songshiga-ken		Shiga Prefectural Anthem, a masterpiece composed by Yuji Koseki
Chugoku and Shikoku
35	Prefectural Song of YamaguchiYamaguchi-ken		History and Characteristics of the Yamaguchi Prefecture Song
36	Song of Okayama PrefectureOkayama-ken		Establishment of the Okayama Prefectural Anthem and Prayers for Peace
37	Pale purple mountain rangeShimane-ken		The Origin and Characteristics of the Shimane Prefectural Anthem
38	Tokushima Prefecture Residents’ SongTokushima-ken		The prefectural song that expresses Tokushima’s nature
39	Song of EhimeEhime-ken		The prefectural song established in 1973 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ehime Prefectural Government
40	Kagawa Prefectural Residents’ SongKagawa-ken		The Kagawa Prefectural anthem, a historic prefectural song established in 1954.
41	Song of the People of Kochi PrefectureKōchi-ken		The prefectural anthem that expresses the dynamism of the people of Kochi
42	Surging PowerTottori-ken		Tottori Prefecture’s Symbol Prefectural Residents’ Support Song
Kyushu and Okinawa
43	Saga Prefectural SongSaga-ken		The Saga Prefecture Residents’ Song is a piece composed to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the prefectural government.
44	Miyazaki Prefectural SongMiyazaki-ken		Miyazaki Prefectural Anthem, expressing nature and hope
45	Okinawa Prefectural AnthemOkinawa-ken		The History and Significance of the Okinawa Prefectural Anthem
46	Kumamoto Prefecture Citizens’ SongKumamoto Prefecture		A symbol of reconstruction in the Kumamoto Prefecture Prefectural Anthem
47	Light of hopeFukuoka-ken		Introduction to Fukuoka Prefectural Anthem: Light of Hope
48	South windNagasaki-ken		Expressing foreign cultures, nature, and hope in the prefectural anthem
49	Kagoshima Prefectural AnthemKagoshimaken		A prefectural anthem composed by Kósçak Yamada, a piece imbued with hopes for postwar reconstruction