[Songs of Saitama] A Wealth of Humor-Filled Classics! Local Anthems Packed with Love for Saitama
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?
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[Songs of Saitama] A multitude of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (1–10)
A place where the heart returnsOku Hanako
This is a song by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, created as the theme for the anime commemorating the 60th anniversary of Soka City in Saitama Prefecture.
The lyrics weave in the historic rows of pine trees and the seasonal scenery that Oku herself felt while walking through Soka.
Written specifically for the anime “To the Future (Place) Where You Wait,” which premiered in November 2018, the song was included in the limited first edition of the album “KASUMISOU.” Filled with warmth, it gently reaches the hearts of people with ties to Soka as well as those striving far from home, conveying the comforting message that “there’s always a place you can return to.”
heartToukyou Jihen
This is a work by Tokyo Jihen, known for their exceptional musicianship, that leaves a strong impression with its serene, introspective world.
The universal confusion of not knowing where one’s heart truly lies, even as an adult, is depicted through Ringo Sheena’s literary lyrics and the band’s meticulous sound.
The imagery of Akigase Park in Saitama, which appears in the lyrics, comes vividly to mind and further deepens the song’s delicate atmosphere.
The track is included on the single “Sōnan” (Distress), released in October 2004.
It’s perfect for immersing yourself in its world at dusk when you’re lost in thought, or late at night when you want to quietly face yourself.
North Saitama Blues!Nohara Hiroshi
Hiroshi Nohara, the father of Shinnosuke Nohara—the protagonist of the anime Crayon Shin-chan set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture—sings the song “Kita Saitama Blues!” The lyrics were written by Yoshito Usui and Koichiro Maeda, and the music was composed by Toshiyuki Arakawa.
When the song aired in the anime, it became a hot topic as a “masterpiece,” and it came to be known as a song filled with love for Saitama.
[Saitama Songs] A trove of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (11–20)
New Blooming Saitamahanawa
Overflowing with love for Saitama, this work is a hometown-proud dance tune by Hanawa! Included on the double A-side single released in November 2023, it blossomed as the theme song for the film “Fly Me to the Saitama: From Lake Biwa with Love.” Interweaving Saitama’s local specialties and landmarks, it strikingly proclaims pride in Saitama while overcoming prejudices like “plain” or “uncool.” It’s a recommended track not only for Saitama residents but also for anyone who wants to learn more about the prefecture.
With an irresistibly lively beat that makes you want to move, it’s a song that lets you rediscover Saitama’s charm!
Saitama PayapayaIOSYS
This is a high-impact Saitama song by IOSYS, a doujin music team based in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Set to fast-paced electropop, its charm lies in the straightforward repetition of place names.
The comical, highly addictive phrases mesh perfectly with the Saitama theme.
The track was included on the album “Saitama CD,” released in August 2003.
If you’re from Saitama, listening to it might deepen your love for your hometown.
JUST A JUSCOgurūpu damashii
Known for outrageous humor and rock, Group Tamashii are true pros at getting the audience involved and having fun! This track is a local anthem bursting with their love for Saitama.
It’s included on their June 2004 album “Araburu Nihon no Tamashii-tachi” (Rampaging Souls of Japan).
The song is packed with humor, from relatable local “been there” moments set in a once-massive department store to self-deprecating jokes.
Perfect not only for Saitama natives but also for anyone who wants to laugh off everyday stress! Why not shout along like you’re at a live show?
The steam of nostalgia ～SL memory song～Chichibu Tetsudou Koushiki Orijinaru Songu
As the first official song of the Chichibu Railway, this piece is performed by the jazz group Jin Mirai.
The nostalgic melody carried by the alto saxophone blends beautifully with the romance of a steam locomotive journey.
The lyrics were written by Suehiro Mochida, the Deputy Mayor of Chichibu City, and feature a unique touch that conveys deep affection for the railway line: the initial letters of the station names from Hanyu Station to Mitsumineguchi Station are woven into the lyrics.
Created in June 2018 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the SL Paleo Express, the song also serves as the ending theme for the film “Chako no Ekiin Monogatari.” Listening to it while swaying on the train will surely make the passing scenery outside the window all the more evocative.