BEGIN's Popular Song Rankings [2026]
BEGIN is a band from Ishigaki Island beloved by people of all ages for their acoustic sound and the friendly smiles of its three members.
From island songs resonating with the sanshin to bluesy numbers, their appeal lies in how their music shifts through many expressions.
Here are some of their most popular tracks, presented in a ranking.
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BEGIN’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Your song is a waltzBEGIN43rank/position
They are a three-piece band from Ishigaki City in Okinawa Prefecture.
Their sound has won support across the country, far beyond Okinawa.
The blues-tinged acoustic tones flow with a nostalgic air, sinking deep into listeners’ hearts.
They’re well known not only for their own band activities but also for writing songs for many other artists.
Having emerged from the audition program Ikasu Band Tengoku—better known as “Ikaten”—they’ve become one of Japan’s leading acts, carrying with them the island’s calm seas and salty breeze.
Please protect my voice.BEGIN44rank/position
A song that blends an Okinawan vibe with a waltz-like sound.
Listening to the lyrics makes you miss that special someone all over again.
Even when you’re apart, the familiar voice and gestures are unforgettable, making this a track you’ll want to play when you feel like sinking into a quiet moment alone.
SunBEGIN45rank/position
This song is filled with the strength to find new hope in the wake of profound sorrow after losing someone dear.
The sudden farewells to a live lighting crew member and close friends led to the realization that “they were my sun,” becoming the catalyst for this work.
The Okinawan spirit of laughing off even a grief so deep you’d want to complain to God shakes listeners to the core with its humor and heart.
Released in March 2025 to mark the 35th anniversary of their debut, it also forms the core of their first album in seven years, Taiyo (The Sun).
The heartbeat-like beat and the electric guitar played by vocalist Eiichi Higa himself seem to symbolize the band’s new challenge.
When you’re sunk in an overwhelming sense of loss, this song quietly stays by your side and offers a light that illuminates tomorrow.
Children of the SunBEGIN46rank/position
This is a song by BEGIN that paints a nostalgic scene reminiscent of summer vacations from childhood.
Its gentle acoustic sound, imbued with the breeze of Okinawa, and the soft vocals perfectly match memories of those carefree days spent running around.
From the lyrics, you can clearly imagine a straightforward wish for peace: if only everyone could keep a childlike, pure heart, there would be no conflict.
The song was included on the album “GLIDER,” released in March 1991, and later selected for the best-of compilation “BEGIN BEST 1990-2000,” making it a fan favorite.
When you’re worn out by the noise of daily life, listening to this track will warm your heart and bring you a sense of calm.
Asadoya YuntaBEGIN47rank/position
This song is a cover of a traditional Okinawan piece.
Its cheerful melody conveys the spirit of Okinawa’s history, where it was sung as a rice-planting song.
It’s the kind of song that brings everyone together as they sing, making it a perfect fit for moments when unity and solidarity are needed.
List Price BluesBEGIN48rank/position
The lively, rhythmic parts really come through, and the cool, bluesy melody that kicks in partway creates a fresh feeling I’ve never had before.
It puts you in a happy mood when you listen, making it a perfect track for everyone to get excited together.
The islands are pure and serene.BEGIN49rank/position
Set against the blue seas of Okinawa, this refreshing piece features a performance that feels wonderfully breezy.
It is a traditional Okinawan song with a relaxed tempo that conveys the region’s climate and history.
Written as “清しゃ” and read as “Kaisha,” it is a beloved classic among the people of Okinawa—so much so that it was adapted into a film in 2017—and it continues to be sung without losing its luster.
