BEGIN's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Flower of AlohaBEGIN31rank/position

Fukushima Hawaiians 01 Opening – BEGIN original song “Aloha no Hana”

They’re strongly associated with Okinawa, but you might also find their music fits nicely as songs for Hawaii.

When words like “aloha” and “hibiscus” pop up, it naturally evokes the image of eternally summery Hawaii.

Their laid-back sound is the kind of music that could only come from an island nation.

Orion Beer that Mom puts up withBEGIN32rank/position

BEGIN / Orion Beer of a patient mother

A single shot of pure fun—a cheerful, joyful song where BEGIN’s playful charm shines through to the fullest.

It captures the simple delight of adults enjoying “beer” just as it is.

Lately, it’s the kind of track you’ll want to groove to with an Okinawan Orion beer—now sold at convenience stores nationwide—in hand.

A heart-lifting number perfect for those end-of-day moments, blasting away your fatigue.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Once we meet, we’re familyBEGIN33rank/position

BEGIN – Ichariba Ohana

This song is also famous for the collaboration between Disney’s Stitch and BEGIN, and it conveys a warm, tropical vibe.

Its up-tempo beat fills you with excitement.

It’s a perfect track to play when you want everyone to get fired up together.

Irayoi Tsukiyo BeachBEGIN34rank/position

Irayoi Tsukiyo Beach

The intro, beginning with the distinctly Okinawan sounds of the sanshin, evokes the essence of Okinawa.

The tender vocals, sung over a bittersweet and gentle melody, make it a perfect song for an Okinawan night—one you’ll want to listen to slowly on the beach while taking in the sound of the sea.

Grandpa’s proud Orion BeerBEGIN35rank/position

BEGIN / Ozzy’s Proud Orion Beer

BEGIN is a three-piece acoustic band formed by childhood friends from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, whose songs overflowing with hometown pride have been loved for many years.

Their track “Ojī Jiman no Orion Beer,” used as the theme song for the Orion The Draft TV commercial commemorating the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan, “Living with Dreams,” is included on the concept album Begin no Shimauta ~Omoto Takeo 2~.

The visuals featuring people from Okinawa active in various fields, paired with the sprightly ensemble, make it a fitting celebration of the 50th anniversary.

With its sanshin-forward sound that feels both bright and nostalgic, it’s an upbeat tune perfectly suited to the commercial’s theme.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kankara Sanshin UmushirumunBEGIN36rank/position

Kankara Sanshin Umushirumun

Just hearing the cheerful sound of the sanshin makes your heart start to dance.

In the lyrics, the three strings are likened to a family—the father, the mother, and the children—humorously singing about them blending together in harmony.

You can almost feel the excitement of waiting for Okinawa’s summer Eisa festivals and even hear the sounds of a laid-back life; simply listening brings a smile to your face.

This piece is included on the classic album “Begin no Shimauta – Omoto Takeo 2,” released in July 2002, alongside songs like “Shimanchu nu Takara.” It’s perfect not only for lifting the spirits of the whole family, but also as an enjoyable first step for anyone who wants to start playing the sanshin.

BalloonBEGIN37rank/position

BEGIN / “Balloon” (from the DVD of the album “BEGIN no Marsha Shora”)

This is a track included on the album “Begin no Marcha Chora,” which was produced based on the Brazilian music style Marcha.

Released in 2015.

It’s an irresistibly bright, hype-raising song.

As you listen, energy wells up from deep inside and brings a smile to your face.

It makes you want to dance along to the rhythm.

The lyrics are distinctive for reflecting the era, featuring references such as the names of passenger-cargo ships that were active during the Meiji period.

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Araki Jakkan

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Yunta, the perm shopBEGIN38rank/position

BEGIN / Yunta, the Hair Salon

Its warm melody and gently conversational vocals soothe the heart.

It’s a song that brings back memories of home and fills you with nostalgia.

When you’re worn out by city life, listening to it feels like it gives you the strength to carry on tomorrow.

Two bottles and chocolateBEGIN39rank/position

Two bottles and chocolate BEGIN Ishigaki Daini Junior High School

Shifting away from the Okinawan sound, this track takes on a stylish jazz vibe.

Still, it retains the warmth of Okinawan music, making it undoubtedly a masterpiece.

It might be a song born precisely from the connections between Okinawa and the United States.

Me for youBEGIN40rank/position

BEGIN / Mee Faai Yu

This song, brimming with BEGIN’s warmth, conveys a heartfelt “thank you” to someone embarking on a new journey.

Titled in the Yaeyama dialect, it rides on the gentle tones of the sanshin, delivering gratitude and cheers for the future that resonate directly with the heart.

Concrete imagery—like the road to the airport—captures the bittersweetness of parting while also portraying the bright, celebratory feeling of a send-off.

Released as a single in February 2007, the track movingly colored the story as the theme song for the film “Koishikute.” It is also included on the album “OKINAWAN FULL ORCHESTRA.” Perfect for moments of farewell—such as graduations or job transfers—it expresses feelings that are hard to put into words.

An ideal song for sharing warmth at just the right moment.