Fukuoka’s folk songs and children’s rhymes: History and sentiments conveyed by the nostalgic melodies of home

In Fukuoka, where rich history and culture thrive, the moving strains of folk songs still flow.

From the current of the Ongagawa River and the canals of Yanagawa to the bustle of Nakasu, the stories woven in this land live on in folk songs passed down through generations.

In this article, we have gathered folk songs, children’s songs, and nursery rhymes born in Fukuoka.

From Tankō-bushi, the soul of coal miners, to Kuroda-bushi, which conveys the pride of samurai—timeless classics that many have heard, even if they weren’t born in Fukuoka.

Wrapped in warm, nostalgic melodies, why not experience the spirit of Fukuoka as painted through music?