[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?
- [Songs of Saitama] A Wealth of Humor-Filled Classics! Local Anthems Packed with Love for Saitama
- [Local Songs] Recommended tracks packed with Japan’s nationwide classics and hometown pride
- A roundup of regional enka songs: classic hits that feature places from all across Japan in their lyrics.
- A Nationwide Compilation of Timelessly Beloved Railway Songs
- [Songs of Kanagawa] A showcase of classic masterpieces that sing of port-town scenes and the feelings of its people!
- Miyagi Songs: Popular tracks that celebrate famous sights and specialties, and timeless pieces filled with love for home
- [Akita Songs] A Collection of Gem-Like Local Tunes Filled with Love for Hometowns
- Chiba Songs: A comprehensive introduction, from famous tunes filled with hometown love to local theme songs
- [Songs of Gunma] Exquisite masterpieces that sing of Gunma’s nature and the spirit of its people
- [Songs of Yamaguchi] Introducing local tunes filled with hometown love and tracks related to Yamaguchi
- Classic songs about Saga. A number of tracks related to Saga Prefecture.
- Classic Songs About Nara: Local Anthems and Popular Hits [2026]
- Classic songs about school clubs. Recommended popular tracks.
[Songs of Saitama] A wealth of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (21–30)
Saitama Song ~Urawa~Yukari Maeda
This is “Saitama no Uta ~Urawa~” by Yukari Maeda, a true-blue Saitama-born-and-raised singer-songwriter born in 1989.
Yukari Maeda is active performing with keyboard-accompanied solo sets at live music venues and street performances.
Urawa Memories Inn TownUmehara Shihei
This is “Urawa Omoide Shukubamachi” by singer-songwriter Shihei Umehara, born in 1946 from Toyama Prefecture.
The lyrics and composition are also by Shihei Umehara.
This video features a cover by the Boys JackS (The Bonny Jacks).
Although it’s an older song, it evokes nostalgia for people from Urawa, as it mentions familiar places.
[Songs of Saitama] A wealth of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (31–40)
Ōmiya Station is a place for farewells.Kazemai Akira
The enka singer Eiji Misaki studied under Ichiro Fujiyama, a singer considered the face of NHK and one of Japan’s most representative vocalists.
Eiji Misaki was the only disciple recognized by Ichiro Fujiyama, and the only disciple recognized by Eiji Misaki is Akira Kazemai, who sings “Omiya Station wa Wakare Eki” (Omiya Station Is the Station of Parting).
That’s right, Saitama.6-year-old child
This is “Souda Saitama” by Rokusaiji, formed in Saitama in 2003.
Rokusaiji is a four-piece rock band that, after an indefinite hiatus, continues to the present day.
In September 2014, they provided the song for Saitama Prefecture’s PR video “Souda Saitama,” performed it live at the premiere screening, and began receiving coverage on TV, in newspapers, and on radio.
The Saitama Pose, which originated from the choreography, also became popular.
Omiya ParkTakahashi Yumiko
This is ‘Omiya Park’ by Yumiko Takahashi, an actress and singer born in 1974 from Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
The lyrics to Omiya Park were written by Yumiko Takahashi herself in 1997.
On August 1, 2015, she was appointed Saitama Tourism Promotion Director, and a ceremony was held at the 28th Spark Carnival of the Omiya Summer Festival.
Stormy Macho ManTonneruzu
This is “Arashi no Macho Man” by the comedy duo Tunnels, released in 1987.
They party at a disco until closing time and then wait at a café for a time-service Baumkuchen.
As mentioned in the lyrics, their friend Jiro Takahashi misses the last train and says he can’t get back to Urawa—making this a very private, Saitama-centric song.
Seibuen Love SongTokoro Jōji
This is “Seibuen Koiuta,” by Tokoro George—a multitalented figure born in 1955 in Tokorozawa, Saitama, known as a comedian, singer-songwriter, actor, host, and radio personality.
Although the lyrics include the word “death,” it’s crafted as a song that makes listeners laugh, even drawing laughter at live performances.