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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Classic songs celebrating Yamanashi: the heart of our hometown passed down through song (21–30)
Shin-Nirasaki OndoMaya Shota
Nirasaki City is located in the northern part of the prefecture, and it is said that the origin of its name comes from Shichiri-iwa in the city, which resembles a leek (nira) leaf.
The area is dotted with archaeological sites, making it intriguing both archaeologically and historically.
The song fully captures the charm of such a place and invites people to visit again and again.
Flowers will bloom.Wakabayashi Hidekazu
Ms.
Wakabayashi is a nursery rhyme singer from Yamanashi City.
She actively performs at welfare facilities and nursery schools.
She has served as a Yamanashi Ambassador since 2016.
Her clear voice offers a beautifully soothing world not only in nursery rhymes but also in message songs.
Song of Yamanashi KnitwearBONNY JACKS
The foothills of the Southern Alps used to be covered with mulberry fields, and the silk-reeling industry flourished there.
Later, demand for knitwear increased.
Looking back now, I think it was a precious natural material—gentle on the skin and warm.
A song was even written about it, so its appearance must have been groundbreaking.
Spear and ShieldMakita Supōtsu
He’s from Yamanashi City, and I hear his stage name comes from his family’s shop name.
When I first saw him in a drama, even though it was a normal role, he gave me the impression that he was no ordinary person.
And indeed, he isn’t—he stands out in comedy and in his band as well.
The song is included on his first album, Spear and Shield.
Kofu Sōzura OndoYamanashi-ken no uta
With this one song, you can savor Yamanashi’s industry, tourism, geography—so many things.
It’s sung and loved at the annual “We Love Kofu” festival.
The fact that a dialect phrase is used just as the title makes it feel familiar and makes you want to listen.
It feels like an anthem beloved by the people of Yamanashi Prefecture.
Mount FujiYamanashi-ken Keisatsu Karāgādo-tai
As part of a “Lunchtime Concert,” the Yamanashi Prefectural Police band and color guard are performing music and a drill routine at Kofu Station.
It’s nice to see the often-intimidating prefectural police presented in a more friendly, approachable way.
The crisp flag work conveys a police-like sense of dignity.
If I Turn Around, It’s LoveMiura Tomokazu
He is from Enzan City (now Koshu City).
He started out as an idol-like figure paired with Momoe, and now thrives as a versatile actor who can even play villains.
This song was the theme for one of their duo films and is a work by Kei Ogura.
I think the relaxed, unforced singing style characteristic of Ogura suits it very well.