Popular Okinawan Songs Ranking [2026]

Surti East-sai29rank/position

Suri East-bushi

This is a song that breathes the spirit of Okinawa.

As soon as the sanshin’s timbre and the “Eiya-sa-sa” calls ring out, you’re instantly transported to Okinawa.

Its unique worldview and the use of Uchinaaguchi elevate its appeal.

The drum’s rhythmic storytelling and the distinctly Okinawan spirituality woven into the lyrics leave a quiet afterglow in the listener’s heart.

This work has a mysterious power to lead the audience to a southern paradise.

It’s perfect for those who want to deepen their interest in and understanding of Okinawan culture.

With a charm that makes you want to listen again and again, it’s recommended for those seeking healing and for anyone who wants to grow familiar with Uchinaaguchi.

Through music, it offers an ideal opportunity to experience Okinawa’s traditions.

NO MORE CRYD-5130rank/position

D-51 / NO MORE CRY Gokusen theme song

D-51 is the name of a train located in Yogi Park in Yogi, Naha, Okinawa.

This train is from the railway that existed before the war.

The tracks were lost during the war, and although there were plans to rebuild the railway, it was long said to be impossible in Okinawa due to the large number of unexploded ordnance.

Only recently has talk of restoring the railway resurfaced.

The song carries a strong message of “not crying.”

Tinsagu FlowersKojya Misako31rank/position

Okinawan Folk Song “Tinsagu nu Hana” Misako Koja

This is a didactic song, used as the departure melody at Kenchomae Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail, that sings of lessons passed from Okinawan parents to their children.

Okinawan children grow up hearing this song from a young age; it is filled with a parent’s heart and the spirit of Okinawa.

By drawing on examples from Okinawa’s nature and everyday life, it conveys its message in a way that resonates deeply, and its heartfelt lyrics are especially appealing.

Dance, TidusManami32rank/position

♪ Manami “Dance, Tiida” MV [2016 Orion Southern Star CM Song]

This is a song by Okinawan artist manami.

It was used in a commercial for Orion Beer that aired in Okinawa.

“Tiida” is an Okinawan dialect word meaning “sun.” As the title “Odore Tiida” (“Dance, Sun”) suggests, the song evokes a fresh image of Okinawa—summer sunshine and the sea.

It’s a bright pop number that lifts your spirits and gets you energized.

Child GodNatsukawa Rimi33rank/position

Warabi-gami (Child God) — Rimi Natsukawa

This song portrays the warm, embracing, and generous love of a mother soothing her newborn baby.

There are versions sung in the Okinawan language and in standard Japanese, with Rimi Natsukawa’s version being the most famous.

However, the song originally belongs to Misako Koja, a female singer from Okinawa.

With lyrics by Misako Koja and music by Kazuya Sahara, it was created in 1997.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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RYU STYLEDA PUMP34rank/position

Super cool Japanese (Okinawan) rap/hip-hop video — DA PUMP “Ryu STYLE”

A track released in 2004 by DA PUMP, who made a comeback in 2018 with “U.S.A.” It’s a number that layers razor-sharp rap over a track featuring Okinawan traditional instruments.

DA PUMP, who have even performed at Shurijo Castle, include ISSA and other original members from Okinawa.

Let this Okinawa-born dance beat get your body moving in all the right ways.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Ichubi measures35rank/position

Keihō High School Eisa “Ichubi Bushi”

This is a song filled with the atmosphere of Okinawa, featuring the rich tones of the sanshin and a light, upbeat rhythm that feels delightful.

The dialect word “ichubi,” meaning strawberry, that appears in the lyrics adds an irresistibly charming touch.

Its lively, springing melody will lift the listener’s spirits.

As you listen, you’ll naturally picture scenes under Okinawa’s warm tropical sunshine, with smiles blooming on faces.

The arrangement, which evokes the cheers circling through an Eisa dance, is sure to energize you.

When you want to soothe your heart while savoring the everyday life and ambiance of Okinawa, give it a listen.