[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.

Playlist

[Song of Shimane] Izumo, Matsue, Tsuwano... Exquisite masterpieces depicting Shimane
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	My beloved IzumoTakeuchi Mariya		A song by Mariya Takeuchi imbued with her feelings for her hometown, Shimane
2	scarecrowsadamasashi		Sada Masashi’s Tsuwano Theme Song
3	filamentOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s fight song
4	Shimanekko’s BI-HA-DANCEshimanekko		Shimanekko’s fun dance number
5	Shimane Prefecture Residents’ Song “Pale Purple Mountain Range”Sakushi: Yoneyama Harusaku / Sakkyoku: Koseki Yuji		An iconic local song of Shimane Prefecture composed by Yuji Koseki
6	Izumo UjōTakigawa Maiko		An enka ballad that portrays a poignant love against the rainy scenery of Izumo
7	Oki Travel SentimentMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori sings of Shimane’s scenery and the romance of travel
8	Threads of FateTakeuchi Mariya		A work imbued with Mariya Takeuchi’s feelings for her hometown
9	Tsuwano of the WindHikawa Kiyoshi		An enka ballad that sings of the scenery of Tsuwano and the resolve to endure adversity
10	Woman of IwamiNagai Yuko		An enka ballad of bittersweet love set in the Iwami Ginzan silver mine
11	TsuwanoMizumori Kaori		A local song of Tsuwano Town sung by Kaori Mizumori
12	Song of Matsue CitySakushi: Inoue Hisao / Sakkyoku: Yukawa Kazuyuki		A hometown love song that expresses the beauty of Matsue
13	Melancholy Lake ShinjiKatsura Ryūshi		Ryushi Katsura’s debut song: a farewell at Lake Shinji and the feelings of waiting that continue
14	Lodging in MatsueTsuruoka Masayoshi to Tokyo Romanchika		An adult love song depicting a night spent at an inn in Matsue
15	Alone in MatsueMaki Yufuko		Expressing the scenery of Matsue and the bittersweetness of love through enka
16	Hinomisaki LighthouseOka Midori		A poignant love song set at the Hinomisaki Lighthouse
17	Yosumi-chan’s SongX＋		PR song for the Izumo Museum by X+
18	Melancholy Oku-IzumoShimizu Hiromasa		A poignant travel song set in Okuizumo, sung by Hiromasa Shimizu
19	Iwami Ginzan Lone SlopeNagai Yuko		A poignant song set in the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
20	Yasugi Love BoogieKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		A local song that showcases the charms of Shimane
21	Tsuwano RiverShimazu Etsuko		Enka from Tsuwano Town, with an alluringly sexy singing voice.
22	graduallyrokushi		Rokuko from Shimane Prefecture expresses gratitude
23	Two People’s Castle TownOgawa Takeru		Takeru Ogawa, an enka singer from Matsue
24	I like you, I like you.ai to chikyuu to kyoubainin		A Heartwarming Song Left by Aika Tsubota
25	Matsue NocturneHorie Mami		Horie’s solo acoustic performance is perfect for the City of Water.
26	Matsue Love DrizzleNagai Yuko		Mr. Nagai, who sings many local songs themed around Shimane Prefecture
27	AmaotoATSUSHI		Introduction of the theme song of Tatara Samurai
28	Song of LifeManakana		Main theme song of Dandan sung by Manakana
29	Alone on the Iwami roadNagai Yuko		Enka expresses the scenery of regional areas through song.
30	Tsuwano TidingsKawano Natsumi		An enka song praising the charms of Tsuwano
31	Remember Shimane-style ‘Song of Shimane’X＋		Introducing self-deprecating jokes about Shimane Prefecture
32	Love Song of Okikatsuki Nana		A bittersweet enka love song set on Oki Island
33	Woman of IzumoIzumo Kouichi		Koichi Izumo's refreshing enka
34	Autumn in Tsumayoshida takurou		Takuro Yoshida sings with Oki Islands as the theme
35	Shimane Love JourneyMizumori Kaori		An enka song by Kaori Mizumori set in Shimane Prefecture that heals the heartbreak of a lost love.
36	Yearning for Home Kagura MelodyNagai Yuko		A cheer song for Ms. Nagai, who sings Shimane's Kagura
37	Always Be With YouKadamatsu Toshiki		Deeply moved by the Shimane Peninsula movie theme song
38	Shimane Song ~ Isn’t It Fate?DAIGO		Create a Shimane Prefecture support song by DAIGO
39	Song of the Giant ArumX＋		Refreshing song of the titan arum
40	Song of Unnan CityHatsune Miku		A song introducing the charms of Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture
41	Bang!Bang!Bang!koto no ha		Theme song of an information program
42	Shimanekko’s Songkoto no ha		Shimanekko’s Theme Song
43	Melancholy LakesideMitsubishi Michiya		An introduction to a poignant, nostalgia-filled classic by Michiya Mihashi, inspired by Lake Shinji.
44	Mihonoseki Tide SongShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu sings an enka song of Mihonoseki
45	Alone in TsuwanoMori Masako		Masako Mori released a song themed around Tsuwano.