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[Songs of Saitama] A Wealth of Humor-Filled Classics! Local Anthems Packed with Love for Saitama

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Did you know Saitama Prefecture boasts a wealth of charming, iconic songs? From local tunes to nationwide hits, there’s a remarkable variety of music themed around Saitama.

Not only do these songs capture the cityscapes, culture, and everyday lives of its people, but many also playfully weave in “self-deprecating” humor—born from Saitama’s frequent appearances near the bottom of national “attractiveness” rankings—resulting in works that are irresistibly funny.

This time, we’ll introduce some of these Saitama-related tracks.

Through music, why not experience Saitama’s climate and warmth of its people—and the local pride of residents who love it, quirks and all, even if it’s a bit on the plain side?

[Saitama Songs] A wealth of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (41–50)

A Town with a CupolaYoshinaga Sayuri

A Town with a Cupola

A Town with a CupolaYoshinaga Sayuri

A Town with a Cupola is a coming-of-age drama set in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture—an iron casting town once known for its many cupolas (iron melting furnaces).

The song “A Town with a Cupola,” with lyrics by Takao Saeki and music by Tadashi Yoshida, is sung by Sayuri Yoshinaga, who appeared in the film as Jun Ishiguro.

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Saitama Prefectural SongKishigami Nobuo, Jimbo Kotaro, Akemoto Kyosei

Song of Saitama Prefecture (Saitama Kenka)

Saitama Prefectural SongKishigami Nobuo, Jimbo Kotaro, Akemoto Kyosei

This is the second official Saitama Prefectural Song, adopted in 1965.

The lyrics, selected through a public contest and written by Nobuwo Kishigami, were supplemented by Kotaro Jimbo, and the composition was completed by Kyosei Akenobo.

Today, it is sung at the start of work at the prefectural government and chanted by supporters of the Saitama Soccer Club (Saitama SC) before matches.

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In conclusion

From humor-filled tunes to grand, heart-stirring songs, we introduced famous tracks related to Saitama.

By experiencing the diverse melodies and lyrics brimming with local pride, perhaps you’ve rediscovered new charms of Saitama Prefecture.

It might be nice to visit Saitama with your favorite Saitama song as your companion.