[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)
Alone on the Iwami roadNagai Yuko
Oda City in Shimane Prefecture, in the Iwami region.
Hiroko Nagai sings about love with a poignant melody, adding expressive kobushi vocal turns.
Enka often weaves the scenery and tourist spots of a region into its lyrics, which makes you want to actually visit those places and let your thoughts wander.
Tsuwano TidingsKawano Natsumi
Surprisingly, there are quite a few enka songs themed around Tsuwano.
Kawano has sprinkled the lyrics with many words that symbolize Tsuwano, such as iris flowers and cranes.
With her very clear voice, this song has a refreshing feel that would be perfect playing at a summer festival.
[Songs of Shimane] Izumo, Matsue, Tsuwano... Exquisite masterpieces depicting Shimane (31–40)
Remember Shimane-style ‘Song of Shimane’X＋
This is a local song by a duo who say they traveled the length of Shimane Prefecture, introducing various self-deprecating jokes about Shimane.
The prefecture is very rural and even the Shinkansen doesn’t pass through it, but it has many great things to offer.
I hope people listen to this song and come visit from all over.
Love Song of Okikatsuki Nana
It’s an enka love song themed around Okinoshima in Shimane Prefecture.
Katsuki has a very sexy singing voice that is utterly captivating to listen to.
I think her voice is a perfect match for a poignant love song about waiting for someone who will never return.
The scenery of Okinoshima comes vividly to mind.
Woman of IzumoIzumo Kouichi
This is an enka song with lyrics sprinkled with words that would delight people from Shimane Prefecture.
Despite his tough-looking appearance, Koichi Izumo has a smooth, beautiful voice—the contrast is great.
The melody is light and refreshing, and it matches his singing voice.
Autumn in Tsumayoshida takurou
Singer-songwriter Takuro Yoshida is performing a song themed around Oki Islands in Shimane Prefecture.
Set to cool-sounding guitar tones, he sings about the charms of Shimane.
Yoshida’s guitar has a deeply poignant feel, yet it also lifts your spirits.
Shimane Love JourneyMizumori Kaori
Wow, Kaori Mizumori is truly an extraordinary queen of regional songs! This song, too, is about taking a heartbroken journey through Shimane Prefecture on a train along the San’in Main Line.
Enka is perfect when you’ve had your heart broken.
Listening to this song, I want to heal my own wounded heart as well.