Popular Okinawan Songs: Artist Rankings [2026]
A ranking of popular Okinawan songs and Okinawan artists.
Songs that embody the spirit of Okinawa—featuring the Okinawan scale or highlighting the sound of the sanshin with a tropical atmosphere—as well as hit tracks by popular artists from Okinawa, have made the list.
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Popular Okinawan Songs: Artist Rankings [2026] (21–30)
OKINAWA CALLINGMONGOL80022rank/position
These are songs by MONGOL800, the Okinawan rock band popular for tracks like “Chiisana Koi no Uta” and “Anata ni.” This song really amps up the crowd at live shows, and the chorus is especially thrilling! The high-energy lyrics will have you humming along before you know it.
Ocean OKINAWAkiiyama shouten23rank/position
This song stands out for its tropical, upbeat sound and comical lyrics.
It’s a track by the band Kiiyama Shoten and also the title track of their seventh album, released in 2018.
It gained attention when it was featured in a commercial for the airline Peach Aviation.
The lively vibe really gets your heart pumping.
All of their songs come highly recommended!
Blue Treasureyanawarabaa24rank/position
The warm tone and hometown-evoking lyrics move me to tears, even if you’re not from Okinawa.
It’s a song by the female duo Yanawaraba.
It’s the title track from their first mini-album, released in 2004.
The beautiful choral work feels cleansing to the soul.
Shall we go to Okinawa?sātā andagī25rank/position
This was a unit that originated from the TV show “Quiz! Hexagon” at the time.
It serves as a promotional image song to encourage tourism in Okinawa.
The lyrics, which convey the appeal of Okinawa’s remote islands, are particularly striking.
It’s a great song to listen to when traveling to the outlying islands.
Delicious OasisIrei Asano26rank/position
It’s a refreshing song that sings about the dreams and hopes of Okinawan youth! The cute rhythm and vocals carry the pure feelings of children.
Even if your dreams or love fall apart, you can rest at an oasis and face forward again—this kind of encouraging message really resonates.
It’s a track that conveys Asano Irei’s love for Okinawa and even serves as the title for an FM Okinawa program.
It has also been used as a walk-up song by players of the professional baseball team, the Yokohama BayStars, and it conveys the warmth of the Okinawan people.
Give it a listen when you want to soak in the Okinawan vibe or when you need an energy boost!
AkamabushiŌshiro Shiban27rank/position
It is said that “Akabamushi” was written and composed in the early 18th century by Oshiro Shiban, an official of Miyara Village.
This song is also known as “Irasanisha,” and it celebrates the joy of a prized horse—one the king had demanded be surrendered—returning to its owner.
“Irasanisha” means “I’m so happy,” and because it is a joyful song, it is often performed at celebratory occasions.
Kana Yo-bushiTerukina Chōichi28rank/position
Kana means “beloved person,” so kana-yo is a phrase meaning “O beloved one!” Sometimes it is sung in alternating parts by men and women.
In Okinawa, it is frequently used in Ryukyuan dance, and in the past, when people said “Kanayo,” it referred to a me-asobi (evening gathering) song; everyone would sing it together while young men and women danced kachāshī.