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[Akita Songs] A Collection of Gem-Like Local Tunes Filled with Love for Hometowns

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Akita Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and is alive with abundant nature and traditional culture.

In this land, countless folk songs, enka, and local tunes filled with love for Akita have been born.

In this article, we’ve gathered masterpieces that possess a uniquely Akita quality—an enigmatic charm that stirs nostalgia.

Whether you’re from Akita or simply cherish it deeply, just hearing these songs will surely bring back memories as if the places themselves are appearing before your eyes.

Please enjoy these many classics that convey the very atmosphere and emotion of the land to your heart’s content.

[Songs of Akita] A Treasured Collection of Local Gems Filled with Love for Hometown (21–30)

Butter Mochi SongZero-date

Song of Butter Mochi (Zerodate / Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture)

Butter Mochi Song Zero-Date

The laid-back local song “Butter Mochi no Uta” is simple and catchy—as you’d expect from a PR jingle, it really sticks in your head.

Just like the song, butter mochi is truly addictive and delicious, so I hope you’ll try it.

If you go to Akita, you can find it being sold pretty much everywhere.

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OdateS.H.O.T

S.H.O.T “Ōdate”

Odate S.H.O.T

The song “Odate,” with lyrics full of love for Odate, impressively samples OWL-E’s “Hachirogata.” S.

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T is a hip-hop singer from Odate City in Akita Prefecture, and in this track he advocates returning to his hometown.

Be sure to check out his other songs too.

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[Akita Songs] A Collection of Gemlike Local Anthems Filled with Love for Our Hometown (31–40)

Zenzenzense - RADWIMPS (cover)nakagawaseitaro

[Tried singing in Akita dialect] Zenzenzense - RADWIMPS (cover)

Zenzenzense - RADWIMPS (cover) Nakagawa Seitaro

This is an Akita dialect cover of RADWIMPS’s mega-hit song “Zenzenzense.” While it doesn’t have the same explosive impact as the Akita dialect version of Frozen, it still has so many voiced consonants that without a translation you can’t really tell what’s being said, which I think is remarkable.

Akita dialect definitely needs a translation!

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Akita People User ManualArhat

Akita Person User Manual / Kana Nishino (Male Version) Theme Song of the Film 'No Longer Heroine'

Akita People User Manual: Rakan

It’s a cover of Kana Nishino’s well-known “Torisetsu.” Rakan is a rapper from Akita, and in his lyrics—like “We don’t get TBS”—he neatly sums up Akita residents’ relatable experiences.

Get to know the people of Akita through this “Torisetsu.”

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Akita Intense TribeEishin

Eishin / Akita Dense Tribe

Akita Staunch People Eishin

“Eishin” is a Buddhist monk and a reggae singer from Akita.

Of course this song is great, but “UNITY” under the name Eishin & The Meditationalies is insane.

Both are included on the album “Karappo,” so they’re must-listens.

They’re energizing Akita’s reggae scene.

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Goushaku! Super God Neiger ~Look, you guys!~Chojin Neiger

Chojin Neiger: “GO-SEKI! Chojin Neiger ~Look, It’s You Guys~” Song: Ichiro Mizuki

Goseki! Super God Neiger ~Look at this, you guys~ Super God Neiger

This is the theme song of Akita’s local hero, Chojin Neiger.

It has that reliably classic hero-song vibe, so you can listen with ease.

Both Neiger himself and the track are of high quality.

I didn’t know the motorcycle was modeled after a hatahata (sailfin sandfish).

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GojōmeTakumi

Gojome: A regional revitalization song! Takumi

Takumi Gojome

Speaking of Gojome, Mr.

Susumu Kodama—known as Tome-san, famous for his amusing and slightly risqué solo performances—is well known, but it seems Takumi-san is working hard too.

Unfortunately, there are no recordings of Gojome’s Tome-san available, so if you’re interested, please purchase the CD book.

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