[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.

Playlist

[Songs of Aomori] A collection of local songs depicting the grandeur of nature and the warmth of its people.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Jongara Love SongIkuzo Yoshi		A poignant enka by Ikuzo Yoshi reflecting on his hometown
2	TSUGARUIkuzo Yoshi		Hometown and Family Love Depicted in a Tsugaru Dialect Rap
3	I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s debut song depicting the snow of Tsugaru and feelings of love.
4	Tsugaru Nakase-bushiTakashi Hosokawa		The passion of Tsugaru, Takashi Hosokawa’s powerful enka
5	Tsugaru Sakura StoryMiyuki Kawanaka		The charm of Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka that longs for her hometown
6	Oirase Travel SentimentsKiyoshi Hikawa		An enka song that depicts the scenery of Oirase and the course of life
7	Aomori StationMani☆Lover		A Manila-va local-focused single from Aomori
8	Aomori Rock MinisterThe Human Chair		A Ningen Isu song that sings of deep love for one’s hometown
9	dodarebachiThe Human Chair		A song filled with the charm of the Tsugaru dialect and love for my hometown
10	Love in the Setting SunSelf-styled Tourism Association		A nostalgic song that sings of Aomori’s scenery and a bittersweet love.
11	Lake TowadaSaburō Kitajima		A life singing on the lakeshore at the Aomori–Akita prefectural border
12	Cape TappiKaori Mizumori		A masterpiece that overlays the sorrow of heartbreak onto the landscapes of Aomori
13	straitIkuzo Yoshi		The classic song by Ikuzo Yoshi that sings about the Tsugaru Strait
14	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa		A Classic Song of the Night Train and the Seikan Ferry
15	Train of Love for YouSouichi Futami		Sōichi Futami’s Aomori-bound, parting-love travel ballad
16	Solo Journey with the Tsugaru ShamisenSaisei		A story of a young dreamer’s loneliness and resolve
17	Come back here.Natsumi Mizuki		A poignant Tsugaru enka about longing for a father who never returns home
18	Tsugaru Love WomanKenji Niinuma		Kenji Niinuma’s classic that sings of Tohoku’s snow
19	The Woman of the Tsugaru StraitSonin		Singing of a woman’s feelings as she longs for her hometown in Tokyo
20	Aomori ElegyAine Honma		A moving work that sings of heartbreak’s pain and the winter of Aomori
21	Ringo OiwakeEGO-WRAPPIN’		Hibari Misora’s timeless classics are loved across generations.
22	Tsuntsun TsugaruAsami Hayashi		Asami Hayashi: Pop Appeal in Enka
23	Cape TappiTakuro Yoshida & Hiroshi Kamayatsu		The classic song “Cynthia” by Takuro Yoshida and Kamayatsu
24	I love you, dear Hachinohe senbei-jiru.Trio The Ponchos		A local band for the senbei-jiru PR song
25	OiraseJoji Yamamoto		A famous song by Joji Yamamoto about the Tohoku region
26	Come back.Kazuko Matsumura		A classic debut by Kazuko Matsumura singing about her hometown
27	Cape TappiChiyoko Shimakura		Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic song “Tappi Misaki,” a portrayal of a woman’s heart
28	From Apple VillageMichiya Mihashi		Michiya Mihashi's apple-related hit songs
29	Chiekko YosareChieko Kishi		Chieko Kishi’s folk song that sings of the Tsugaru spirit
30	Tappi Misaki LighthouseYuki Nishio		Yuki Nishio’s Aomori Prefecture local enka song
31	Hometown of TsugaruHibari Misora		Misorahibari’s classic song “Uma-kko Sensei” B-side
32	Nostalgic JonkaraTakashi Hosokawa		A folk song by Takashi Hosokawa that reflects on his hometown
33	O-Suzuyo the outcastAkira Kobayashi		Akira Kobayashi’s Melancholy Archipelago: The Allure of Tsugaru Folk Songs
34	Flowers of TsugaruYuri Harada		Harada Yuri’s “Spring in Tsugaru,” a song that marks the revival of enka.
35	Mount IwakiHiroshi Miyama		Hiroshi Miyama to perform at Kōhaku with “O-Iwaki-yama”
36	Tsugaru OtokomaeKumiko Ishigami		Kumiko Ishigami’s enka single singing of Tsugaru
37	A Melancholy Road on the Shimokita PeninsulaNobue Matsubara		Nobue Matsubara’s enka brimming with the charm of the northern country
38	Tsurunomai BridgeShohei Nariyo		A Heisei-era folk song about the landscapes of Aomori
39	Northern Beach SongYuko Maki		Yuko Maki’s “Kita no Hama Uta” is a love song from Tsugaru.
40	Shimokita Fishing PortIchiro Toba		A seafaring song by Ichiro Toba depicting fishermen
41	Gono LineKaori Mizumori		Kaori Mizumori, a classic song themed on the Gono Line
42	Shimokita PeninsulaSayaka Kamizono		High school enka singer sings about the scenery of the Shimokita Peninsula
43	Love at Tsugaru Jūsan LakeYoko Nagayama		Shamisen piece singing Yoko Nagayama's Jūsan Lake
44	Tsugaru PlainMasao Sen		A Tsugaru song written by Ikuzo Yoshi and sung by Masao Sen
45	Mother and Daughter JongaraMaiko Kozakura		An enka singer from Akita, popular in their hometown.
46	Towada Lake ElegyMichiko Sugata, Masaru Hiraizumi		Towada Lake duet song by Sei Hiraizumi and Michiko Sugata