[Song of Shimane] Izumo, Matsue, Tsuwano... Exquisite masterpieces depicting Shimane
Warm-hearted people, beautiful scenery, and tales of the gods.
The songs born from Shimane’s climate overflow with feelings for one’s hometown and deep local pride.
In this article, we’ll share the charm of songs connected to Shimane, carried on the winds of the Sea of Japan.
“Songs about Shimane” range widely—from pieces that depict its landscapes, to heartbreak songs that intertwine famous sights with the feelings of love, to local tunes that convey every facet of Shimane’s appeal.
Please enjoy these gems of music, where nostalgia and freshness are woven together.
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[Song of Shimane] Izumo, Matsue, Tsuwano... Exquisite masterpieces that depict Shimane (21–30)
graduallyrokushi
Singer-songwriter ROKKO from Shimane Prefecture.
The song title “Dandan” is a dialect from the Izumo region of Shimane, meaning “thank you.” A relaxed melody paired with the warm word dandan—it feels like it reflects the character of the people of Shimane Prefecture.
Two People’s Castle TownOgawa Takeru
Takeru Ogawa is an enka singer from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
He performed a song that turns the castle town of Matsue into enka.
His voice is wonderfully clear and expansive, but above all, he looks as handsome as an idol.
I hope he becomes the next Kiyoshi Hikawa.
I like you, I like you.ai to chikyuu to kyoubainin
Aika Tsubota, from Hirata City in Shimane Prefecture, passed away at a young age but left the work “Love, the Earth, and the Auctioneer” to the world.
This song is the theme for the musical adaptation of that work.
It’s a very peaceful and heartwarming song.
Matsue NocturneHorie Mami
I think this song, which Horie-san sings while accompanying himself on guitar, is perfect to listen to while having a drink and looking at the night view of Matsue reflected on Lake Shinji.
The bewitching music and vocals are very appealing—truly fitting for a city of water.
I hope Horie-san will have even more opportunities to shine.
Matsue Love DrizzleNagai Yuko
Mr.
Nagai sings many local songs themed around Shimane Prefecture.
This song also mentions various place names, like the Ohashi River in Matsue City, and it makes you want to actually visit those spots.
Mr.
Nagai is very beautiful, so I’d love to meet her sometime.
AmaotoATSUSHI
It’s the theme song for the much-talked-about (and perhaps controversial?) film Tatara Samurai.
EXILE’s ATSUSHI truly has a supple, sexy singing voice.
I think the melody matches perfectly with the grandeur of Shimane Prefecture’s natural scenery.
I hope this song helps boost Tatara Samurai’s popularity.
With this track.
Song of LifeManakana
This is the theme song of the NHK morning drama series “Dandan.” ManaKana played the lead roles, right? The two of them are singing it.
Surprisingly, both are pretty good singers.
Their voices are cute, too.
I’m starting to feel like watching this drama again from the beginning.