Kariyushi58’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

Motherkariyushi 581rank/position

Kariyushi58 “Anma”

A heartwarming song whose title means “mother” in the Okinawan dialect.

Released in July 2006 as Kariyushi 58’s debut single, it was initially available only in Okinawa and later issued nationwide.

At the time of their debut, the band was facing the possibility of being dropped by their label after not achieving the results they’d hoped for, but this work straightforwardly sings of gratitude and regret toward one’s mother.

In December 2006, it won the Newcomer Award at the 39th Japan Cable Music Awards—an exceptional feat for an indie artist.

Set to a comfortable melody that blends warm Okinawan music with reggae and rock, it poignantly portrays the parent–child relationship from childhood to adulthood.

It may well make you think of your mother back home and fill you with nostalgia.

Song of the Uzikariyushi 582rank/position

Kariyushi58 “Uuji no Uta” Live ver. 2010.2.23 @ Akasaka BLITZ

This work depicts the hearts of people living in Okinawa and their kindness.

It’s a song by the rock band Kariyushi58, also known for their hit “Anma,” and the title track of their second album released in 2006.

Okinawa was a battlefield in World War II.

The people who live in that place, where so many sad and painful things happened, carry feelings that are beyond easy comprehension.

Yet, as expressed in “Uuji no Uta,” perhaps the most important thing is to feel pride in life itself.

Listening to it makes you feel, “I want to be that way, too.”

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Goodbyekariyushi 583rank/position

Kariyushi58 “Sayonara”

A bittersweet classic perfect for the season of farewells.

It stirs deep gratitude for days gone by and aching feelings for someone precious you’ll never meet again.

Released as a single by Kariyushi58 in February 2009, it was selected as the theme song for NTV’s Saturday drama “Zeni Geba,” earning the band their first Top 10 entry on the Oricon weekly chart.

Vocalist Shingo Maekawa’s warm voice and the distinctly Okinawan rhythm leave a strong impression.

This is a song that gently supports those who have experienced parting or lost someone dear.

Try listening while looking up at the sky—surely, your feelings will reach that special someone.

End and Beginningkariyushi 584rank/position

Kariyushi58 'The End Is the Beginning'

An evocative song that captures the sparkle found in calm, everyday life, it was released in February 2010 as the B-side to Kariyushi 58’s single “Ame nochi Hare.” Its warm acoustic sound and heartfelt message—like reflecting on yourself at the end of the day—are compelling.

The lyrics gently question the finiteness of life and the importance of the everyday.

The song was used as the theme for the 2016 drama “Sanbiki no Ossan 3: Seigi no Mikata, Mitabi!!,” and from October 2024 it has also been featured in a commercial for Japan Manufacturing Service.

It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend, one that can stay close to anyone facing a life milestone, such as graduation or a job change.

Matobakariyushi 585rank/position

Kariyushi58 “Matoobā”

This is a song included on the album “5,” released in 2012 by the Okinawan rock band Kariyushi58.

The song depicts interactions between the narrator, a friend they play baseball with, and that friend’s father.

It is popular as a moving, baseball-themed song.

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Uguiutakariyushi 586rank/position

Kariyushi58 “Uku i Uta”

This is “Ukui Uta” by Kariyushi58.

It’s a highly recommended song about strong, passionate male friendship.

An encouraging anthem for friends chasing their dreams, its unpretentious lyrics resonate with many people, making it very popular—one of the most beloved songs among Kariyushi58 fans.