A classic song that sings of Yamanashi. The enduring heart of our hometown.
Yamanashi Prefecture, located right in the midst of overwhelming natural beauty—including Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes, the Yatsugatake Mountains, and the Southern Alps—has flourished as a tourist destination since ancient times.
Please enjoy the many songs born from Yamanashi’s unique connection to grand nature, as well as folk songs themed around travel.
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Masterpieces that sing of Yamanashi: The heart of our hometown passed down in song (11–20)
Takeda Bushi (Takeda Song)Mitsubishi Michiya
It was created in 1961 as a new folk song.
In Yamanashi Prefecture, it was reportedly often sung at local gatherings.
Incorporating shigin, it has a dignified air.
Speaking of Kai brings to mind Takeda Shingen—this is a powerful song that conveys Shingen’s spirit, one that seems to be respected and beloved by all residents of the prefecture.
LISTENERmicroMEAT
This is one of the works by promising singers introduced at a studio in Yamanashi.
It presents themselves plainly through hip-hop, without embellishment.
You can’t help but chuckle when nostalgic names and phrases pop up—it feels new yet old at the same time.
It may seem timid, yet it’s positive.
It’s interesting.
For the First Time in Forever (Reprise) Yamanashi Dialect (Koshu Dialect) ver.Ana to Yuki no Joou yori
It seems like there are versions from various regions in Frozen, and even if I don’t fully understand any of them, they’re still enjoyable.
It reminded me that this is what the Koshu dialect is like.
The singer’s voice is so cute that it doesn’t feel out of place compared to the movie or the original song, and it makes me feel like it’s actually being sung in an official dubbed version.
We love RUNNERSanpuraza Nakano-kun
I was born in Kofu City.
It was also the theme song for the 4th Naoko Takahashi Cup Half Marathon.
It feels like a sequel to “Runner,” but the sense of running forward with strength remains unchanged.
In any case, it’s a fun character, and it felt like people of all ages ran together with Nakano-kun and became one.
Spring Comes to YatsugatakeIse Mayumi
Yatsugatake straddles Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures and is a volcanic group.
Because of that image, it once felt intimidating, but it seems to be a soothing spot surrounded by abundant nature.
The piece conveys, with refreshing lightness, the arrival of spring at Yatsugatake.
It makes me want to take my time and walk there.
Seitetsu Local SongYamanashi-ken Nirasaki-shi Seitetsu-chō no kyōdo-ka
Seitetsu Village was named by combining parts and radicals from the names of four local hamlets.
It later merged to become the city of Nirasaki.
Its hometown song is said to be the second oldest in Japan after Shinano no Kuni, incorporating the origins of local place names, and has reportedly been sung since the Taisho era.
Classic songs celebrating Yamanashi: the heart of our hometown passed down through song (21–30)
Mt. Fuji is Japan’s mother.Mochizuki Gorō
Ms.
Mochizuki is based in Kofu City and is active in music.
She sings while thinking of her mother, who raised her to have a big, expansive heart and strength as she gazed at Mount Fuji.
It was unexpected that the lyricist is Reiko Yukawa, known for pop music.
It seems that Mount Fuji and one’s mother are always present in everyone’s heart.
Her singing has a powerful presence befitting Fuji.