[Songs of Fukushima] Thinking of my hometown | A heartwarming collection of classic songs celebrating the beautiful “Fukushima”

I love You & I need You, FukushimaInawashiro Lake's (Inawashirokoyz)

Fukushima Support Song by Inawashirok-ozu

This is a support song for Fukushima by four artists from Fukushima Prefecture.

The members are Takashi Yamaguchi, vocalist of Sambomaster; Toshimi Watanabe, guitarist of TOKYO No.

1 SOUL SET; Shinji Matsuda, drummer of THE BACK HORN; and Michihiko Yanai, who is active as a creator.

Overflowing with love for Fukushima, this work has served as emotional support for people suffering from the earthquake disaster and continues to be cherished as a song that symbolizes Fukushima.

Green boysGReeeeN

GReeeeN / Green boys Official Music Video (Final Version)

The members of GReeeeN, all of whom are licensed dentists, attended a university in Fukushima Prefecture.

This music video was created as a way to give back to Fukushima.

The 3/11 earthquake and tsunami was a deeply painful and tragic event for the members as well, and it’s said that the group’s leader, HIDE, volunteered to work as a coroner to help identify bodies found within a 20-kilometer radius of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

We are humbled by such a courageous, hands-on act.

ultramarineLyrics: 2012 Academic Year Graduating Class of Odaka Junior High School, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture (composition/editing: Miki Oda) / Music: Miki Oda

Gunjou [Mixed Chorus, Four-Part Version]

A moving choral piece born from a longing for home.

Inspired by the feelings of junior high school students in Minamisoma, Fukushima, who were separated by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear accident, Miki Oda transformed their emotions into music.

The lyrics—woven from everyday moments, like looking at photos of evacuated students and saying, “The sky above this map is connected”—and the quiet yet powerful melody stir the heart.

First performed in March 2013, the work has since been widely sung at choral competitions and graduation ceremonies across Japan.

Filled with love for Fukushima, this song offers deep empathy and courage to anyone who thinks of a distant hometown or someone dear.

I'm home.Rina Shiratori × ave

Rina Shiratori × ave “I’m Home” Music Video — NOW ON SALE —

This collaborative song by Rinana Shiratori and ave is filled with a deep longing for home, highlighted by the gentle call-and-response of “Welcome home” and “I’m back.” Created with feelings for Fukushima after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the piece carries the message that even when we are apart, our hearts are always with our hometown.

It was released as a single CD in October 2013 and was chosen as the official theme song for the charity event “Volleyball Aid 2013,” held on October 20 in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those living away from their hometowns and to anyone longing to be reunited with someone dear.

Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN

[Yell] Fukushima Prefecture 59 Municipalities PV Connected by the Theme Song ‘Hoshikage no Yell’ by GReeeeN

The theme song for NHK’s morning drama series Yell, which sings of hope illuminated by a star-filled sky.

Warm vocals woven by GReeeeN, a group from Fukushima, gently convey the importance of meeting, parting, and supporting one another, delivering the message that hearts remain connected even when we’re apart.

Released in June 2020 as GReeeeN’s 34th single, the song topped the Oricon Digital Singles chart.

Like stars, it brings shining hope and courage to those living away from their hometowns or far from their loved ones.

Song of Fortune ~Ganbappe ver.~ave

Ave Fuku no Uta ~Ganbatte ver.~ / with Lyrics & Slideshow

It’s a heartwarming cheer song that, while gazing upon the wounded scenery of our hometown, weaves a hope for the future.

The empowering message of the Fukushima dialect phrase “Ganbappe” (“Let’s do our best”) and the warm acoustic sound gently resonate with listeners.

Created right after the March 2011 earthquake and first performed live on local FM radio on March 25 of the same month, this work by Ave has continued to give courage to people in the disaster-affected areas.

It’s a song filled with love for Fukushima, where you can feel the warm bonds of people wishing for recovery from the earthquake.

Current locationMegumi Kanno

[MV] Megumi Kanno “The Place I’m Home”

This song features Megumi Kanno’s gentle, heartfelt vocals that tenderly wrap around feelings for her hometown and deeply move the listener.

The warm tones of the acoustic guitar blend beautifully with her clear voice, delicately weaving scenes of everyday life and love for family.

Released in August 2018, the piece was also performed at events such as “Otoyoi Walk 2018” in the Iizaka Onsen district of Fukushima City, where many residents were encouraged by Kanno’s dedication to her ties with the local community.

You can feel the beauty of Fukushima’s landscapes and the warmth of the people who live there.