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

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.