BEGIN's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Be Nankuru-kunBEGIN15rank/position

BEGIN / Be Nankuru-kun (Music Video)

BEGIN captivates with a warm yet powerful sound that only three musicians from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa could create.

This piece, which closes their first masterful album in seven years, Taiyo (The Sun), is a song that deeply evokes the spirit of the island songs at their roots.

The Okinawan phrase “nankuru nai sa,” which carries the profound meaning, “If you keep doing the right thing without losing heart, a good day will come,” resonates gently through the melody.

Even as we are buffeted by the waves of life and bear the sorrow of losing what we hold dear, these lyrics softly encourage us to keep facing forward, warming the heart as they do.

When your heart feels a little tired, why not let yourself be wrapped in the kindness this song offers?

Uruma MelodyBEGIN16rank/position

BEGIN / Uruma Melody

It conveys a warm climate and gives off a tropical vibe.

When you listen to it after feeling a bit worn out from city life, it soothes you and makes your heart feel lighter.

Okinawan elements are woven into the song, making it irresistible for fans of Okinawa.

SouseiBEGIN17rank/position

Sousei

Sousei by BEGIN, which drew attention as the commercial song commemorating Orion Beer’s 60th anniversary.

Released in January 2018 as an Okinawa-only single, the track is a multilayered work imbued with respect for the founders and a rallying cry for the future.

Its march-style arrangement—where the lively sound of the sanshin, the powerful rhythms of Eisa drums, and vibrant brass lines overlap—sets listeners’ hearts dancing! With a driving melody interwoven seamlessly with rap and kuduchi (traditional Okinawan spoken-sung verses), it naturally gets your body moving just by listening.

Brimming with cheerful energy, this piece is perfect for school sports days or Eisa performances! Be sure to play it in moments when everyone wants to ride the rhythm and get fired up together.

Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN18rank/position

BEGIN / Shimanchu nu Takara

One of BEGIN’s signature songs is “Shimanchu no Takara” (Islanders’ Treasure).

BEGIN’s gentle vocals slip straight into your heart, soothing everyone who listens.

Hailing from Okinawa, they weave Okinawan traditions into their music, making this a song that evokes the feeling of summer.

Gondola in SpringBEGIN19rank/position

BEGIN / Gondola in Spring

Used as the theme song for the film “Tabidachi no Shimauta ~Jūgo no Haru~” (Song of Departure: Spring at Fifteen), its beautiful, slightly wistful melody and uplifting lyrics brighten your mood and fill you with positivity.

It’s a perfect song for moments of new beginnings.

Song of the SeaBEGIN20rank/position

Song of the Sea

It’s a lyrical ballad woven by BEGIN that conjures up the sea of one’s hometown and a sky full of stars.

The gentle tones of the sanshin and the calm vocals softly wrap around your heart.

It feels like it teaches us the true strength and kindness that await beyond the setbacks and sorrow we experience while growing up.

This track is the B-side to “Birthday Song,” released as a single in May 1997.

It carries a message that deeply resonates with those striving far from home, inspiring them to believe in hope for tomorrow.

On nights when your heart feels a little tired, listening to this song and feeling the warmth of home might be just what you need.

sugar tempuraBEGIN21rank/position

Begin – Sato Tenpura – Uta no hi Concert – 2013

This is a song about sata andagi, a specialty sweet from Okinawa.

Its upbeat rhythm makes you want to start dancing.

The lyrics mention sata andagi many times, giving you a feel for Okinawa, and the chorus is easy, so everyone can join in and get excited together.