A classic song that sings of Shiga. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.
Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.
It has a long north–south shape, and the climate differs greatly between the north and south.
Even east and west across Lake Biwa have their own distinct local character and culture.
In this article, we introduce a number of songs themed around Shiga, a prefecture with such a rich variety of expressions.
If you’re a resident or live nearby, it might stir a sense of nostalgia.
Take this opportunity to rediscover the charms of Shiga Prefecture.
Also keep an eye on works related to Mount Hiei, which are second only to those about Lake Biwa in number.
Playlist
| A classic song that sings of Shiga. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Song of Circumnavigating Lake BiwaKatō Tokiko |  play_arrow | The boat club’s dormitory song depicting the scenery of Lake Biwa |
| 2 | Lake Biwa YearningMita Yoshiko |  play_arrow | Expressing a woman's sorrow through Biwako Bojo |
| 3 | Tag and hopscotchHikone Jidō Gasshōdan |  play_arrow | Heiwado’s image song is getting attention. |
| 4 | Lament of Lake BiwaYamamoto Aki |  play_arrow | A cover of a memorial piece depicting the scenery of Lake Biwa |
| 5 | Girl of Lake BiwaAida Kenji |  play_arrow | Recalling memories of heartbreak at Lake Biwa |
| 6 | Yacchikure OndoShiga Kuni Tenju Shishō |  play_arrow | A local folk song sung at the summer evening festival in Shigaraki Town |
| 7 | Awami-bushiShitaya Fumiko |  play_arrow | Origin and Characteristics of the Shiga Prefecture Folk Song “Oumi-bushi” |
| 8 | Biwako Ohashi OndoKaneda Tatsue |  play_arrow | A folk song themed on the Biwako Ohashi (Lake Biwa Bridge) |
| 9 | Sound connects, the bonds of the citysensha P |  play_arrow | A work that fuses Toyosato Town’s history with contemporary music |
| 10 | Lullaby of ŌmiTakaishi Tomoya & Za Natāshā Sebun |  play_arrow | A lullaby that brings back memories of my hometown |
| 11 | Lady of Lake BiwaMiura Hiroshi to Hanī Shikkusu |  play_arrow | Unrequited love and feelings of regret for the lady of Lake Biwa |
| 12 | From Lake Biwa for the EarthU★TIME BAND |  play_arrow | Environmental Awareness in Shiga Prefecture and Mr. Biwako |
| 13 | Nagahama SongYUKA |  play_arrow | Introduction to Nagahama City’s image song |
| 14 | Lake Biwa, Glasses, and YouMōmō Rurugyaban |  play_arrow | MowMow LuLu Gyaban’s Lake Biwa Song |
| 15 | Nagahama Spring and AutumnMiyazawa Yasumi ando Za Battsu |  play_arrow | Kannon Pilgrimage in Nagahama and the Buddhist Statue Band |
| 16 | Gyutto-chan Theme SongHasuka |  play_arrow | A mascot character promoting Omi beef |
| 17 | This is the hometown village of Shiga.Taniguchi Hitomi |  play_arrow | Hitomi Taniguchi sang about her hometown love for Shiga. |
| 18 | childbirthShimazu Aya |  play_arrow | The Affair and Execution of Osan and Mohei |
| 19 | Shiga Prefecture Residents’ Songshiga-ken |  play_arrow | Shiga Prefectural Anthem, a masterpiece composed by Yuji Koseki |
| 20 | Hiei OroshiKomuro Hitoshi |  play_arrow | Charming Folk Songs of Kyoto and Shiga |
| 21 | Gōshū OndoKamegai Chikako |  play_arrow | Gōshū Ondo is a Bon dance folk song from Shiga Prefecture. |
| 22 | Hikone BayashiNakasawa Ginji, Otsuka Miharu |  play_arrow | A dance song praising Hikone Castle and Ii Naosuke. |
| 23 | Hikonyan Ondohikon yan |  play_arrow | A friendly bon dance song themed around Hikonyan |
| 24 | Biwako OndoMurata Hideo, Komatsu Midori |  play_arrow | An enka-ondo celebrating the four seasons of Lake Biwa |
| 25 | Chutaro of BambaHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | Kiyoshi Hikawa sings about Chūtarō searching for his mother |
| 26 | Nagahama, where I want to fall in loveNagahama Bijinesu Sapōto Kyōgikai Seinenbu |  play_arrow | A unique PR song packed with the charms of Nagahama |
| 27 | Shiga Prefecture Residents’ SongOkamoto Atsuo, Nara Mitsue |  | A prefectural anthem praising the beauty of Lake Biwa |