[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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Songs of Yamaguchi: Introducing Local Tunes Filled with Hometown Love and Tracks Related to Yamaguchi (11–20)
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.
Hayatomo StraitMizumori Kaori
This is a famous song by Kaori Mizumori that evokes the roar of the tides in the Kanmon Strait and the flicker of swaying fishing lights.
Centered on the tragic love of a woman standing before the strait, unable to sever her feelings for the one she loves, the piece was released to commemorate Kaori Mizumori’s appointment as Shimonoseki’s “Kaikyō Ambassador.” Upon its release in May 2017, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart, marking her 14th consecutive Top 10 entry.
The fact that there is also an edition featuring coupling tracks such as “Tsunoshima Bridge” shows the depth of her attachment to Yamaguchi.
It might resonate even more deeply when listened to on nights when you want to savor a sense of travel or gently dwell on a past romance.
Yamaguchi Prefecture local song ‘Yamaguchi Ammonite’ PVmiura jun
This is a local song from Yamaguchi Prefecture featuring the vocals of Jun Miura.
Like other promotional-video songs, it highlights tourist spots such as Akiyoshidai, but the lower tone unique to a male vocalist and the calm melody create a very soothing mood.
RainingCocco
A masterpiece of shock and salvation, sung by Cocco as if carving away at her very soul.
This song was chosen as the theme for the film Shikijitsu, set in director Hideaki Anno’s hometown of Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Its gentle, sunlit springlike melody and Cocco’s heartrending yet powerful vocals pierce the heart.
In contrast to its bright opening, the lyrics portray a girl’s searing cry, and that gap grips you completely.
It’s a song filled with a strange tenderness that draws close to the pain deep within the listener’s heart and gently allows the tears to flow.
Children’s WorldKotoringo
This is a song cherished as the theme of the animated film “Mai Mai Miracle,” set in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Some of you may have felt that the warm afterglow you carried out of the theater existed thanks to this very piece.
Kotringo’s clear, translucent voice and delicate piano tones evoke a gentle nostalgia, like quietly opening an old picture book.
One of the lovely things about this song is how it brings back those special vistas you could see only in childhood—like gazing up at the sky from the depths of a wheat field.
When the song ends, you’ll likely find yourself under a tender spell that makes your heart feel a little lighter.
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.
[Yamaguchi Songs] Introducing Local Songs Filled with Love for Our Hometown and Tracks Related to Yamaguchi (21–30)
A Lap Around My HometownSakushi sakkyoku: Fujimura Satoshi
A heartwarming local song from Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, that conjures up scenes of your hometown.
Nurtured by dedicated citizens and released in 1977, the piece unfolds like a leisurely stroll through Hofu, tracing a familiar landscape from Mount Taiheizan to the Saba River.
Featured on Yamaguchi Broadcasting’s radio programs and performed at community events, it has been cherished locally for many years.
When you want to reconnect with the warmth of home, why not give it a listen?