[Songs of Aomori] A collection of local songs depicting the grandeur of nature and the warmth of its people.
The fertile fields and the Tsugaru Plain stretching serenely, the majestic Hakkoda Mountains, and the grand Sea of Japan.
Songs born from Aomori’s nature-rich land are loved not only by its residents but by many people far and wide.
In this article, we introduce captivating pieces woven with Aomori’s scenery and sentiment—from local songs cherished by the community, to popular ballads set in Aomori, to hometown tunes by artists hailing from the prefecture.
Please enjoy them while reflecting on the land of Aomori and the hometown that resides in each of our hearts.
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[Aomori Songs] A collection of local tunes depicting majestic nature and the warmth of its people (21–30)
Tsuntsun TsugaruAsami Hayashi
Ayumi Hayashi’s debut single, released in March 1996 (Heisei 8).
Although Hayashi Asami is an enka singer from Rokkasho Village, she drew attention for wearing outfits like a pop singer and was dubbed an “endo-l” (enka idol).
While it is enka, the song is bright and refreshing, fitting for a young newcomer, and it won various new artist awards.
Cape TappiTakuro Yoshida & Hiroshi Kamayatsu
The B-side of the single “Cynthia” by the duo of Takuro Yoshida and Hiroshi Kamayatsu, released in July 1974.
It’s known as a local-themed song from the heyday of folk music.
You can sense their attention to detail in choosing to say “Tappi-zaki” rather than “Tappi-misaki.”
I love you, dear Hachinohe senbei-jiru.Trio The Ponchos
A PR song for Hachinohe’s local delicacy, Senbei-jiru (rice cracker soup), released in 2006.
Trio The Ponchos is a three-member local band that originated from a radio program on Aomori Broadcasting.
The three members are still active in the media today as hosts and reporters.
OiraseJoji Yamamoto
A single by Joji Yamamoto released in June 1991 (Heisei 3).
While his signature song “Michinoku Hitori Tabi” was sung powerfully with a touch of pathos, this song is gentle and refreshing, like the murmuring stream of the Oirase Gorge.
It became the first local Tohoku-themed song in a while to score a hit.
Come back.Kazuko Matsumura
Kazuko Matsumura’s debut single, released in April 1980 (Showa 55).
It’s a song that longs for one’s hometown, with lyrics sprinkled with words like “apple” and “Mt.
Iwaki.” Her impactful performance singing while holding a Tsugaru shamisen made a striking impression, turning the release into a major hit and a spectacular debut.
Cape TappiChiyoko Shimakura
A single by Chiyoko Shimakura released in 1971 (Showa 46).
By then an established singer, Shimakura gives voice to a lonely woman’s heart, using Cape Tappi as the motif.
She performed this song at the 15th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It is one of the most representative songs about Cape Tappi.
From Apple VillageMichiya Mihashi
Released in 1956 (Showa 31), this was a hit song by Michiya Mihashi.
Hailing from Hokkaido, Mihashi released many local-themed songs about the northeastern Tohoku region.
Among them, this was his best-selling track.
In the postwar era, there were many big hits related to apples—such as Michiko Namiki’s “Ringo no Uta” and Hibari Misora’s “Ringo Oiwake”—and it seems there was a special attachment to Aomori, the apple-producing region.