[Songs of Yamaguchi] Introducing local tunes filled with hometown love and tracks related to Yamaguchi
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, the westernmost part of Honshu overlooking the Kanmon Strait, there is a heartwarming world of music deeply rooted in the local community.
From prefectural and city anthems cherished by residents, to theme songs for local information programs, and even unique pieces that straightforwardly sing the praises of delicious local rice, Yamaguchi’s songs are remarkably diverse.
Whether it’s a powerful chant supporting the local soccer team or a friendly theme song from a community-focused supermarket, every track embodies a warmth that’s closely tied to the daily lives of Yamaguchi’s people.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs themed around Yamaguchi Prefecture and its various regions, as well as pieces with connections to Yamaguchi.
You, too, will surely be captivated by these gems imbued with the charm of Yamaguchi.
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[Yamaguchi Songs] Introducing Local Tunes Filled with Love for Our Hometown and Tracks Related to Yamaguchi (1–10)
AkiyoshidaiMizumori Kaori
A song by Kaori Mizumori, the “Queen of Local Songs,” that poignantly sings of a bittersweet love set against the majestic nature of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
It portrays a woman lost in thoughts of someone she can’t forget on Akiyoshidai, one of Japan’s largest karst plateaus.
The wind sweeping across the endless fields of silver grass seems almost to draw out the heroine’s tears.
Mizumori’s powerful yet deeply expressive voice captivates listeners in an instant.
Many will surely find themselves empathizing with the pain of heartbreak and the way she mirrors her feelings in the grand landscape.
Hikoshima, my native islandHayami Kousaku
Composed by Kosaku Hayami, this touching song was inspired by photographs of his hometown that he took over the course of about 20 years.
Around 2013, it spread locally as a beloved regional song and is still cherished at community events today.
Lyricist Ai Bonbu weaves verses that evoke the roar of the tides in the Kanmon Straits and the beautiful evening scenery.
The gently nostalgic, kayōkyoku-style melody pairs perfectly with those lyrics.
For those living far from home, listening may bring warm images of the island to mind and stir the heart.
Hometown WindSakushi: Yamaguchi Shimin / Sakkyoku: Chihiro
A song filled with love for its hometown, so evocative that you can almost see Yamaguchi City’s beautiful nature and the warm lives of its people.
The lyrics, woven by the citizens, were set to a gentle melody by singer-songwriter Chihiro.
Established as the city song in May 2006, it has become deeply rooted in daily life—for example, it plays from the disaster prevention radio system every evening at 6 p.m.
The lyrics carry the city’s history and hopes for the future, offering quiet comfort to those who listen.
For anyone striving away from home, it will surely bring familiar scenes to mind and offer encouragement.
Songs of Yamaguchi: Introducing Local Tunes Filled with Hometown Love and Tracks Related to Yamaguchi (11–20)
Love of 108 Yenkuriipuhaipe
This is a song by CreepHyp written for the film One Hundred Yen Love, which was released early in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The feeling of thinking you’re only worth about a hundred yen and getting reckless is something anyone can experience during rough, unsuccessful days.
Ozaki Sekai-kan’s scream-like vocals, as if speaking for those pent-up emotions with nowhere to go, pierce straight through the heart.
The clumsy cry—“I’ll take even just eight yen’s worth of love”—is a fight song for those trying to claw their way up from rock bottom.
Listen, and you’ll feel your fighting spirit flare up: “I can’t afford to lose anymore!”
Starting Line: All For TeamMIKKO
This is the theme song of Renofa Yamaguchi, a soccer team from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
MIKKO’s delicate yet powerful vocals inspire courage and hope in listeners.
Both the melody and harmony are wonderful, making it an exceptionally well-crafted piece both as a fight song and as a theme song.
Rain on bush cloverMori Konomi
Set in the rain-soaked castle town of Yamaguchi, this song by Konomi Mori portrays a steadfast love that waits for someone who has gone.
Her voice—honed through traditional folk singing—gently colors the beautiful poetic world that conjures scenes like weeping willows and stone-paved streets.
The track appears on the single “Kuchinashi Ujō / Hakodate Yakei,” released in June 2018.
Composed by Tetsuya Gen, a towering figure in the enka world, its high quality is unmistakable.
It’s a perfect masterpiece for a night when you want to listen to the sound of rain and immerse yourself in a bittersweet story.
I do kinda like it! Shimonoseki.Tagawa Hiroaki
This is a song by Hiroaki Tagawa filled with deep love for his hometown, Shimonoseki, and hopes for the children who will shape the future.
Many listeners will likely find their hearts lifted by its lively melody, infused with the local Heike Ondo rhythm.
The lyrics evoke vivid images of Shimonoseki’s scenery and specialties, reflecting the composer’s warm gaze.
Produced in November 2012 as the official song for the Yosakoi group dance, it is now also used at local sports festivals.
For those living away from home, listening to it will surely bring the warm scenes of Shimonoseki to mind.