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[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.

Playlist

[Songs of Yamaguchi] Introducing local tunes filled with hometown love and tracks related to Yamaguchi
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1eastEveryone’s hometownSeri Yoko
Everyone’s hometownSeri Yokoplay_arrow
A beloved song celebrating the nature and warmth of Yamaguchi Prefecture
2eastCome on! Kanmon MarchKamon Tatsuo
Come on! Kanmon MarchKamon Tatsuoplay_arrow
Regional Support March of the Kanmon Straits by Tatsuwo Kamon
3north_eastPrefectural Song of YamaguchiNobutoki Kiyoshi
Prefectural Song of YamaguchiNobutoki Kiyoshiplay_arrow
A prefectural anthem that portrays Yamaguchi Prefecture’s tourist spots and scenery
4south_eastWhile shining…Tokunaga Hideaki
While shining...Tokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
Hideaki Tokunaga’s classic ballad, a coming-of-age song that reached No. 4 on the Oricon charts
5eastI love you, Yamaguchi.Harada Yūko
I love you, Yamaguchi.Harada Yūkoplay_arrow
Sing about Yamaguchi Prefecture’s tourist spots in dialect
6eastPrefectural Song of YamaguchiYamaguchi-ken
Prefectural Song of YamaguchiYamaguchi-kenplay_arrow
History and Characteristics of the Yamaguchi Prefecture Song
7eastStarting Line: All For TeamMIKKO
Starting Line: All For TeamMIKKOplay_arrow
Renofa Yamaguchi's theme song
8eastColor of the heartNakamura Masatoshi
Color of the heartNakamura Masatoshiplay_arrow
A signature work by Masatoshi Nakamura that depicts the resolve to move on from a broken heart.
9eastNagato GorgeYamamoto Jōji
Nagato GorgeYamamoto Jōjiplay_arrow
The feelings of a traveler making a resolve in a gorge in Yamaguchi Prefecture
10eastAkiyoshidaiMizumori Kaori
AkiyoshidaiMizumori Kaoriplay_arrow
Singing about heartbreak on Akiyoshidai
11eastLove of 108 Yenkuriipuhaipe
Love of 108 Yenkuriipuhaipeplay_arrow
CreepHyp’s cheer song really hits me in the heart
12eastHikoshima, my native islandHayami Kousaku
Hikoshima, my native islandHayami Kousakuplay_arrow
A nostalgic pop song inspired by photos of my hometown
13eastHometown WindSakushi: Yamaguchi Shimin / Sakkyoku: Chihiro
Hometown WindSakushi: Yamaguchi Shimin / Sakkyoku: Chihiroplay_arrow
A city song filled with love for the hometown of Yamaguchi City
14eastfor you…Takahashi Mariko
for you...Takahashi Marikoplay_arrow
The appeal and background of Mari Takahashi’s classic song “for you…”
15eastRain on bush cloverMori Konomi
Rain on bush cloverMori Konomiplay_arrow
A love longing that waits in a rainy castle town for the one who has left
16eastHayatomo StraitMizumori Kaori
Hayatomo StraitMizumori Kaoriplay_arrow
Kaori Mizumori’s classic song themed on a tragic love in the Kanmon Strait
17eastYamaguchi Prefecture local song ‘Yamaguchi Ammonite’ PVmiura jun
Yamaguchi Prefecture local song 'Yamaguchi Ammonite' PVmiura junplay_arrow
A calm local song from Yamaguchi Prefecture sung by Miura
18eastRainingCocco
RainingCoccoplay_arrow
Cocco, a classic movie theme song
19eastChildren’s WorldKotoringo
Children’s WorldKotoringoplay_arrow
A heartwarming theme song from an animated film
20eastI do kinda like it! Shimonoseki.Tagawa Hiroaki
I do kinda like it! Shimonoseki.Tagawa Hiroakiplay_arrow
A song filled with love for my hometown Shimonoseki and hopes for the children
21eastA Lap Around My HometownSakushi sakkyoku: Fujimura Satoshi
A Lap Around My HometownSakushi sakkyoku: Fujimura Satoshiplay_arrow
A heartwarming local song of Hōfu City
22eastBoyo SteamshipBōyo Kisen (Bōyo Ferī) no Tēma
Boyo SteamshipBōyo Kisen (Bōyo Ferī) no Tēmaplay_arrow
Expressing the joy of crossing the sea with Bōyo Kisen
23eastMarukyu (Maruku) Image SongMamī Ishiguro
Marukyu (Maruku) Image SongMamī Ishiguroplay_arrow
Marukyu’s traditional commercial jingle
24eastSavings SambaHatchan
Savings SambaHatchanplay_arrow
The Theme Song of JA Savings Sambai Call
25eastMamejiroSG famirīzu
MamejiroSG famirīzuplay_arrow
Expressing the charm of Tōzukurō in a folk song style
26eastRefreshing Morning ending themeKRY Yamaguchi
Refreshing Morning ending themeKRY Yamaguchiplay_arrow
Ending theme song of a morning show
27eastSong of Mikoto the Mankitadani hiroshi
Song of Mikoto the Mankitadani hiroshiplay_arrow
Hiroshi Kitadani sings about his hometown, Hagi City
28eastCocoland Image Songchihiro
Cocoland Image Songchihiroplay_arrow
Cocoland’s Ube City Tourism Theme Song
29eastKunichikaNakagoshi Kazuaki
KunichikaNakagoshi Kazuakiplay_arrow
Kudamatsu Health Park’s Shiso-Wakame Jingle
30eastI want to see you so badly.Nawata Shunji
I want to see you so badly.Nawata Shunjiplay_arrow
Yamaguchi Prefecture’s theme song becomes a huge hit
31eastYamaguchi Rice Image SongRisa
Yamaguchi Rice Image SongRisaplay_arrow
A song promoting Yamaguchi’s food
32east“Yuu-Great” Theme Song PV (Front Version)Kureivarusu & kinoa
“Yuu-Great” Theme Song PV (Front Version)Kureivarusu & kinoaplay_arrow
A captivating song that embodies the valor of Yuugreat.
33eastEveryone’s hero, HokkunnMizumoto Satoshi
Everyone's hero, HokkunnMizumoto Satoshiplay_arrow
Promoting Hokkun’s achievements and Yamaguchi Prefecture
34eastMaruki Theme SongCchan Kokubu
Maruki Theme SongCchan Kokubuplay_arrow
Introduction to Maruki’s theme song
35eastTRUTHPEACE
TRUTHPEACEplay_arrow
Cheering Song of Seiryu Light God Hakujao
36eastTYS Housing Plazaotemoyan
TYS Housing Plazaotemoyanplay_arrow
TYS Housing Community-Focused Theme Song
37eastConveyor-belt sushi theme songyuukorin
Conveyor-belt sushi theme songyuukorinplay_arrow
A conveyor-belt sushi theme song produced in the 1990s
38eastYagamine General Parkkumamon yachiyo
Yagamine General Parkkumamon yachiyoplay_arrow
A work that sings about Yagamine General Park
39eastHappy Ribbonorenji☆mirufi~yu
Happy Ribbonorenji☆mirufi~yuplay_arrow
An energetic and cheerful theme song for Yamaguchi Prefecture events
40eastHokkun OndoOkita Kayoko
Hokkun OndoOkita Kayokoplay_arrow
Hokkun’s Theme Song, Bon Odori Style
41east♪ WishInui-ke
♪ WishInui-keplay_arrow
City council member’s ending theme
42eastOpening theme song of ‘Hana Moyu’ (Main Theme)Kawai Kenji
Opening theme song of 'Hana Moyu' (Main Theme)Kawai Kenjiplay_arrow
Hana Moyu theme song, with Yoshida Shōin’s words as its theme
43eastRepatriation Ship of Yearning for HomeOkita Kayoko
Repatriation Ship of Yearning for HomeOkita Kayokoplay_arrow
Soldiers' homecoming and longing for home after the end of the war
44eastThanks!Maeda Harumi
Thanks!Maeda Harumiplay_arrow
Yamaguchi Prefecture image song, sung by Harumi Maeda
45eastIgnitionYamaguchi Kassei Gakuen
IgnitionYamaguchi Kassei Gakuen
A highly polished live song by Yamaguchi Kassei Gakuen
46eastSong of Hikari City, Yamaguchi PrefectureIkeda Toshiaki
Song of Hikari City, Yamaguchi PrefectureIkeda Toshiakiplay_arrow
A work that sings about memories of Hikari City