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.
Playlist
| Popular Okinawan Songs: Artist Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Island SongTHE BOOM |  play_arrow | THE BOOM’s “Shima Uta,” with its distinctive Okinawan scale melody |
| 2 | A place to return toHY |  play_arrow | An Okinawan melody air song by HY that sings of love for their hometown |
| 3 | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) |  play_arrow | Okinawan folk song-style ballad, the warm tone of the sanshin |
| 4 | Orion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGIN |  play_arrow | BEGIN’s hidden gem: Orion Beer |
| 5 | Nakazun Nagare |  play_arrow | Healing music of Okinawa, soothing melodies |
| 6 | KizunaORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of hope and bonds |
| 7 | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A representative song by Kariyushi 58, a band from Okinawa Prefecture... |
| 8 | Hello UncleKina Shōkichi & Chanpurūzu |  play_arrow | Introduction to a collaboration song by Shoukichi Kina and Champloose |
| 9 | Milk MunariHii de Katsu |  play_arrow | A fusion song of Okinawan tradition and rock |
| 10 | Dynamic RyukyuIkuma Akira |  play_arrow | A cheer song that fuses Okinawan tradition with contemporary music |
| 11 | Tinsagu FlowersKojya Misako |  play_arrow | Okinawan moral lesson songs are used as departure melodies |
| 12 | play yardMaekawa Morikata |  play_arrow | Introduction to signature songs by Okinawan folk singers |
| 13 | Thank yourinken bando |  play_arrow | Rinken Band’s Okinawan pop debut song |
| 14 | HeidiZUKAN |  play_arrow | Formed by a group of close friends from Okinawa Prefectural Ginoza High School… |
| 15 | Asadoya YuntaNēnēzu |  play_arrow | A folk song depicting an exchange between a Taketomi Island beauty and a government official |
| 16 | Hello UncleKina Shoukichi |  play_arrow | Shoukichi Kina’s debut song from his high school days |
| 17 | Child GodNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | This song is about a mother soothing her newborn baby... |
| 18 | Dynamic RyukyuNarisoko Yūko |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from Okinawa Prefecture, Narusoko… |
| 19 | OKINAWA SUMMER STYLEAnly |  play_arrow | Making full use of an acoustic guitar and a looper… |
| 20 | Rain falls while the sun is shining.Cocco |  play_arrow | Cocco’s clear, crystalline vocals and profound lyrics |
| 21 | Nirai KanaiMAX |  play_arrow | Of the four-member female dance unit MAX, Okinawa's... |
| 22 | OKINAWA CALLINGMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | Uplifting songs by MONGOL800 |
| 23 | Ocean OKINAWAkiiyama shouten |  play_arrow | A tropical-style song by Kiiyama Shoten |
| 24 | Blue Treasureyanawarabaa |  play_arrow | Okinawan folk songs by Yanawarabaa |
| 25 | Shall we go to Okinawa?sātā andagī |  play_arrow | At the time, this was on the TV show “Quiz! Hexago... |
| 26 | Delicious OasisIrei Asano |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of the dreams and hopes of Okinawan youth… |
| 27 | AkamabushiŌshiro Shiban |  play_arrow | A song celebrating the return of the king’s prized horse |
| 28 | Kana Yo-bushiTerukina Chōichi |  play_arrow | Traditional lyrics in Okinawan Ryukyuan dance that call to a loved one |
| 29 | Kaze no DonanNishidomari Shigemasa |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by a musician from Yonaguni Island |
| 30 | Flower windmillKuwae Tomoko |  play_arrow | Kajimaya, a folk song beloved in Okinawa |
| 31 | RASEN in OKINAWAAwich, Dakki, OZworld, CHICO CARLITO |  play_arrow | Four Okinawan rappers drop a passionate track filled with hometown pride |
| 32 | OKIDOKI feat.CHOUJI,Grace AimiBig Knot Records |  play_arrow | A fusion of Okinawan folk music and rap: a song that carries culture across generations |
| 33 | sunflowerCivilian Skunk |  play_arrow | Sweeping through countless competitions and auditions... |
| 34 | NO MORE CRYD-51 |  play_arrow | D-51 is a prewar railway in Okinawa |
| 35 | RYU STYLEDA PUMP |  play_arrow | Achieved a comeback in 2018 with 'U.S.A.' |
| 36 | Chin-nuku jūshīFour Sisters |  play_arrow | Singing about nostalgic family scenes of Okinawa |
| 37 | Stay with meIsland |  play_arrow | After the breakup of the legendary rock band “Murasaki,” the Shiroma brothers… |
| 38 | LazuliMONGOL800, WANIMA |  play_arrow | This song, which vividly depicts the scenery of Okinawa, the Ryukyuan cu... |
| 39 | Dance, TidusManami |  play_arrow | It’s a song by the Okinawan artist manami... |
| 40 | Yasaka LIT feat. CHICO CARLITOOZworld |  play_arrow | Okinawan rapper’s toast anthem |
| 41 | Pink WindROACH |  play_arrow | ROA, a leading loud rock band from Okinawa... |
| 42 | WOO－TOO－TOO－WALTZ |  play_arrow | Convey the Okinawan people's feelings of cherishing their ancestors… |
| 43 | It’s okayji ma ma |  play_arrow | A soothing piece featuring the gentle vocals and piano of Okinawa-born jimama that heals the heart. |
| 44 | Mimura Danceari ari musume |  play_arrow | A folk song praising the specialty products of Mimura |
| 45 | Ichubi measuresuizu asu |  play_arrow | A poignant song of a woman who falls in love over strawberries |
| 46 | Song of the Gutlessyohen aiko |  play_arrow | The shape of love that changes over time |
| 47 | Let’s walk facing forwardJonī Ginowan |  play_arrow | As a singer of local specialty products, Joni suddenly came into the spotlight... |
| 48 | Tancha-mae Bushitinkutinku |  play_arrow | Introduction of a female unit that sings Okinawan folk songs |
| 49 | With a sanshin in one handDiamantes |  play_arrow | A message song for Okinawa’s younger generation, setting off into the world with the sanshin. |
| 50 | Dynamic Ryukyuderakkusu x derakkusu |  play_arrow | Okinawan Tradition and Modernity Fused: A Tropical Anthem |
| 51 | Pa-pa PineappleNagopainappurupāku |  play_arrow | Okinawa theme song of Nago Pineapple Park |
| 52 | Beyond the seaPāshakurabu |  play_arrow | An Okinawan band fuses multiple genres with Okinawan music |
| 53 | LADYfēshi |  play_arrow | Known to those in the know, Masashi Kinjō wrote the lyrics and composed the music... |
| 54 | Okinawan People User Guideponī tēru ribon |  play_arrow | Okinawan version of a Kana Nishino song |
| 55 | ParadiseMiyagi Mamoru |  play_arrow | A fusion song of Okinawan traditional music and pop |
| 56 | I’ll bring charisma.Shichinin no Karisuma |  play_arrow | Contemporary arrangements of Okinawan music |
| 57 | NaakuniMasao Uehara & Masahiko Uehara |  play_arrow | A challenging yet beloved classic that represents Okinawa |
| 58 | Asadoya YuntaUema Ayano |  play_arrow | The singing voice of Ayano Uema of Okinawan folk music |
| 59 | grandmaShimaji Isamu |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter from Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture... |
| 60 | Festival of Celebrationotome tsubaki |  play_arrow | “Iwai-bushi” is a song imbued with wishes for those suffering in this world. |
| 61 | tinglingInami Akito |  play_arrow | An Okinawan folk song themed around fireflies |
| 62 | drunkardSadoyama Yutaka |  play_arrow | A folk singer from Koza City in Okinawa Prefecture, Oki... |
| 63 | Tree of WadatsumiHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | The debu... by Chitose Hajime released in 2002... |
| 64 | Festival of ProsperityYaeyama min’yō |  play_arrow | Liven up Eisa dances and sports days with Yaeyama folk songs |
| 65 | Mermaid’s TearsMaehana Yūsuke |  play_arrow | The great Meiwa tsunami that once struck the Yaeyama Islands. About… |
| 66 | Kunigami JintōyōKadekaru Rinshō |  play_arrow | Valuing one’s mindset in Yanbaru |
| 67 | Ryukyu MoonKuninaka Ryōko |  play_arrow | The NHK morning drama series set in Okinawa, '... |
| 68 | TubaramaKakihana Kenya |  play_arrow | Tubarama is a representative song of Yaeyama folk music. |
| 69 | Flower ThoughtsHoriuchi Kanako |  play_arrow | A journey to spread Okinawan folk songs to the world |
| 70 | Ase-mizu FestivalOshiro Misako |  play_arrow | Beloved as a rhythmic didactic song |
| 71 | Irayoi Tsukiyo BeachOshima Yasukatsu |  play_arrow | Okinawan song, sung by Yasukatsu Oshima |
| 72 | the beautiful moonDaiku Tetsuhiro |  play_arrow | The moon on the thirteenth night is the most beautiful. |
| 73 | No Woman, No CryDaitōjin |  play_arrow | Bob Marley's classic song “No Woman …” |
| 74 | Basho-fu (traditional Okinawan banana-fiber cloth)Ota Rumi & Inami Isamu |  play_arrow | A Japanese folk song that captures the atmosphere of Okinawa |
| 75 | Yui-YuiYamakawa Mayumi |  play_arrow | Depicting the spirit of mutual aid in Okinawa |
| 76 | Women Workers’ DayWagōku Yoriko |  play_arrow | A sad song of women who work, from Okinawa to the mainland |
| 77 | FamreutaShin Ara Yukito |  play_arrow | Musicians sing Okinawan lullabies |
| 78 | Umui UtaKochi |  play_arrow | A duo that sings Okinawan songs called umui |
| 79 | My heart is pounding with excitement.Kochinda Takane |  play_arrow | A fusion song of Okinawan folk music and pop |
| 80 | ShimochidoriMatsuda Kazutoshi |  play_arrow | A sentimental song with a slow arrangement of Hamachidori |
| 81 | Sugarcane fieldMoriyama Ryoko |  play_arrow | A work for which Naohiko Terashima wrote both the lyrics and the music... |
| 82 | DanjukaruyushiTsunami Tsunenori |  play_arrow | An Okinawan phrase praying for safe voyages |
| 83 | Ryukyuan HymnKaisegatou Yutaka |  play_arrow | A masterpiece harmonizing Okinawan tradition and contemporary music |
| 84 | Hana nu Chura ShimaTokeiji Tsutomu |  play_arrow | An Okinawan cultural anthem where the sanshin and pop music merge |
| 85 | Futami Love StoryTeruya Chōbin |  play_arrow | A song in which war evacuees sing of their longing for home |
| 86 | Annual Events KudokiTeruya Rinsuke |  play_arrow | A pop song for learning about Okinawa’s traditional events in a fun way |
| 87 | Nineteen SpringsTabata Yoshio |  play_arrow | A youthful love song of Okinawan folk music |
| 88 | Hiyamikachi-bushiNoborikawa Seijin |  play_arrow | Hiyamikachi, an encouraging folk song of Okinawa |
| 89 | Yui-YuiChimei Sadao |  play_arrow | Okinawan folk song becomes a hit after airing on a children's program |
| 90 | Seibumon-bushiChimei Sadao & Miyazato Yasuko |  play_arrow | The entrance of the red-light district and the history of prostitutes |
| 91 | Basho-fu (traditional Okinawan banana-fiber cloth)Ishimine Satoko |  play_arrow | It’s a representative folk song of Okinawa. It was made famous by “Hana”... |
| 92 | Island InformationMishiro Asahi |  play_arrow | A fusion piece of enka and Okinawan music |
| 93 | Nariyama AyaguMiwa Yonashiro |  play_arrow | A Miyakojima folk song in which a wife gives a lesson to her husband |
| 94 | Okinawa JusticeIN-HI |  play_arrow | Okinawa undeniably evokes a strong image of blue skies and blue seas... |
| 95 | Ryuka of PeaceSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Even among Southern All Stars’ songs, there are Okinawan el… |
| 96 | Hainumika-jiYagi Fumitomo |  play_arrow | Okinawan folk songs, pop, and Black music... |
| 97 | Sea ChimbōrāNakasone Hajime |  play_arrow | A folk song from Ie Island that changed in Naha |
| 98 | Uwaki-bushiKina Shouki & Kina Tetsuko |  play_arrow | Comically expressing a wife's anger toward her cheating husband |
| 99 | Amami dendraJonan |  play_arrow | Cover songs by a female singer from Amami Oshima |
| 100 | NEVER ENDAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | At the 2000 Okinawa Summit, then-Prime Minister Obuchi... |