Popular Okinawan Songs Ranking [2026]

OKINAWA CALLINGMONGOL80057rank/position

MONGOL800 / OKINAWA CALLING

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.

Festival of the Seventh Month58rank/position

Eisa, Eisa, Hiyaruga Eisa [July Festival] ~ End Roll (Ryukyu Dance Troupe Shoryu Festival Taiko PV)

An energetic track by Ryukyu Mendan Shoryu Matsuri Daiko that preserves Okinawa’s traditional melodies and rhythms while adding a modern arrangement.

The powerful beat of the taiko drums blends beautifully with the plaintive tones of the sanshin, stirring the listener’s heart.

The promotional video, filmed across Okinawa’s main island in October 2013, captures dynamic performances set against Naha City, the area around Shurijo Castle, and stunning coastlines—showcasing Okinawa’s captivating scenery.

It’s an ideal piece for group routines at school sports festivals and dance performances incorporating Eisa.

The commanding drum rhythms and distinctive melodic lines will unite the entire venue and captivate the audience.

Tinsagu Flowers59rank/position

Nenes / “Tinsagu nu Hana” (Okinawan folk song)

This is a song full of warm teachings that has long been passed down from parents to children in Okinawa.

Like dyeing your nails with the blossoms of the balsam flower, it gently teaches you to let your parents’ lessons soak into your heart.

Some may relate to the idea that a parent’s words are like countless stars and like the North Star that lights the course of one’s life.

The song became widely loved after it was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1966, and in recent years it was also featured in the drama “Chimudondon.” In March 2012, it was chosen by a prefectural referendum as the musical symbol of the prefecture.

UtulsanuORANGE RANGE60rank/position

ORANGE RANGE – Uturusanu

It’s a song by ORANGE RANGE, a rock band from Okinawa Prefecture.

They’re famous for many hit songs like “Locolotion,” “Hana,” and “Shanghai Honey.” The title “Utulusanu” is said to mean “something scary.” So the lyrics have a bit of a horror vibe to them.

Stay with meIsland61rank/position

Island – Stay with me

A song by a band formed by the Shiroma brothers after the legendary rock band Murasaki disbanded.

It’s a legendary track that every Okinawan knows.

It was also used as the ending theme for the radio program All Night Nippon, becoming a huge hit not only in Okinawa but nationwide.

It’s okayji ma ma62rank/position

jimama “It’s Okay”

This song by jimama, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa, features beautiful piano and orchestral accompaniment.

Her gentle voice offers quiet encouragement when you’re feeling down or going through tough times.

The message, written with the expansive, embracing spirit characteristic of artists from Okinawa, carries compassion that resonates with people across the country, whether they are from Okinawa or not.

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Pa-pa PineappleNagopainappurupāku63rank/position

Papa Pineapple Dance Eisa Full Version (3 minutes)

This song from Nago Pineapple Park, featuring a bright melody packed with tropical cheer and a pop rhythm, is a refreshing track that seems to capture the sparkle of the Okinawan sun in music.

Released in 2013, it was recorded in four languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.

In December 2024, it evolved even further with a new music video featuring FC Ryukyu’s dance team, “Gyakushū no BOMBERZ.” It’s a perfect fit for school sports festivals, Eisa performances, and group routines, with energetic choreography and an addictive chorus that make it ideal for everyone to have fun moving together.