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Classic songs about Saga. A number of tracks related to Saga Prefecture.

On the upper side of the map of Japan lies the warm land of Saga.

There, numerous masterpiece songs that sing of its history, traditions, and everyday life continue to breathe.

From heartfelt hometown tunes born while picturing the beautiful landscapes of Saga, to pieces woven by contemporary artists with fresh perspectives, and even parody songs about Saga Prefecture—there’s a rich variety.

In this article, we introduce gem-like songs themed around Saga and music connected to the prefecture, together with vivid scenes.

You just might discover a song that resonates with your heart!

Masterpieces That Sing of Saga: A Collection of Songs Related to Saga Prefecture (31–40)

Tō-Wan ExerciseTou Wan-kun no Teemasongu

Tōwan Exercise 2015 ~ Tōwan-kun’s Theme Song
Tō-Wan ExerciseTou Wan-kun no Teemasongu

Towan-kun is the yuru-chara (mascot) of Karatsu City.

He was created as the image character for the 400th anniversary of Karatsu Castle’s construction.

It’s said that his name, Towan, comes from the idea of uniting Karatsu as one.

At Karatsu Castle, Towan-kun energetically introduces Karatsu’s nature and local specialties while doing exercises.

Country SongYamashita Ayumu

Only people from the countryside will understand these lyrics! 'Inaka no Uta – Ayumu Yamashita'
Country SongYamashita Ayumu

It’s a stylish country song.

This one also has a self-deprecating vibe, but it’s still a hometown song filled with love.

It’s a song that resonates anywhere in the country, yet it truly shines as a song people nod along to in their own town.

Yamashita’s songs seem to say that the countryside is cool, too.

Gaze ArchYugeda Kensuke

Disaster prevention administrative radio chime, Saga Prefecture, Saga City (excluding Mitsuse Village), “Manazashi Arch,” 12:00
Gaze ArchYugeda Kensuke

Saga City is reportedly engaged in the “Manazashi Movement,” an initiative to raise children with the participation of all citizens.

This song is broadcast at noon on the disaster-prevention radio chimes.

There also seems to be lyrics written by a city employee, making it a true community-wide effort to raise children together.

GrandmaAsakura Misa

Grandma by Misa Asakura, the theme song for Hiyoshi Shimada’s Saga no Gabai Baachan
GrandmaAsakura Misa

It’s the theme song for Hiroshi Shimada’s film “Saga no Gabai Baachan” (The Amazing Grandma of Saga).

It reminds us how the many simple moments of life with Grandma are profoundly important to us as human beings.

Ms.

Asakura is a former nurse who aspired to be a singer and was discovered by Mr.

Shimada.

Song of NabeshimaTaniguchi Yoshiko

This is the theme song for Nabeshima, a sake from a long-established brewery in Kashima.

The name comes from the Nabeshima Domain.

True to a venerable sake, it has the refined flair and depth characteristic of a classic sake song.

It evokes an atmosphere that makes you want to savor it slowly while wearing traditional Japanese clothing.