[Hiroshima Songs] The Heart of Our Hometown Passed Down in Song | A Curated Selection of Timeless Classics Loved Across Generations

A collection of classic songs that sing of Hiroshima.

From team anthems brimming with love for the Carp to pieces infused with prayers for peace, works themed around Hiroshima possess a power that stirs the souls of not only local residents but people far and wide.

The warmth of the dialect, deep affection for one’s hometown, and hope for the future come together as beautiful melodies, passed down across generations.

Here, we present songs that embody Hiroshima’s pride and bonds.

The feelings embedded in each piece are sure to resonate with your heart.

Playlist

[Hiroshima Songs] The Heart of Our Hometown Passed Down in Song \| A Curated Selection of Timeless Classics Loved Across Generations
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	origami craneLyrics and Music: Shihei Umehara		A prayer for peace, an anti-war song imbued in folded paper cranes
2	Go, Carp! ~Young Koi (Young Carp)~Daijiro Shiomi		The Carp team song is a symbol of passionate support.
3	OKOoochie Koochie		An uplifting support song by an artist from Hiroshima
4	Tomorrow’s HarmonyHIPPY		A heartwarming commemorative song that sings of longing for one's hometown
5	Give me your heart[Official] Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture Original Song		An official song of regional love that conveys the charm of Kure City
6	If in HiroshimaDark Ducks		Image song of TV Shin-Hiroshima
7	Come on over.TEE & HIPPY		A duet song in Hiroshima dialect by two people from Hiroshima
8	In the country where Hiroshima isLyrics and Music by Satoshi Yamamoto		A song that sings of the tragedy of the atomic bomb as a prayer for peace
9	Message — kotodute —Porno Graffitti		A song from Hiroshima, a prayer for peace
10	Hiroshima DriveTamio Okuda		A Hiroshima song brimming with Tamio Okuda's hometown pride
11	Apollo (Hiroshima dialect ver.)Porno Graffitti		Porno Graffitti: a classic song of love and hope sung in Hiroshima dialect
12	Song of the AogiriLyrics and Music: Nanairo Morimitsu		A prayer for peace, a song of the heart woven by children
13	The crested ibis cries.Porno Graffitti		An anti-war song wishing for peace, with a strong message
14	ChallengerPerfume		Perfume’s anthem that sings the pride of challengers
15	Airport LogMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that portrays parting and bonds
16	Hiroshima Oyster SongLyrics by Hisatsugu Kato / Music by Shoun Tsukiyama		A heartfelt local anthem praising Hiroshima’s oysters
17	Hiroshima Peace SongLyrics by Yoshio Shigezono / Music by Shu Yamamoto		A gem of a choral piece praying for peace in Hiroshima
18	Come on over! Kita-HiroOfficial Theme Song of Kitanohiroshima Town Image Character, Hanada Maitaro		A theme song that conveys the charm of Kitahiroshima Town
19	Onomichi ChannelKaori Mizumori		Kaori Mizumori’s classic that sings of the scenery of the Onomichi Waterway
20	HO.JA.NEOYSTER END×YU-KA		The Hiroshima version of “DA.YO.NE” is packed with local references.
21	Message — Kotodute (oral message)Porno Graffitti		Hiroshima’s Trains Weave a Prayer for Peace
22	Hiroshima, River of LoveLyrics by Keiji Nakazawa / Composition by Katsuhiko Yamamoto		A prayer for peace, like lights floating on the river
23	Hiroshima I always used to seeTakuro Yoshida		The anti-war message conveyed by folk songs
24	SanyōdōIchiro Toba		Ichiro Toba: Singing a Man’s Dreams and Emotions through Enka
25	If you take the tramAnna Ishii		Ena Ishii’s youth and singing voice are captivating.
26	The Tale of Isamu TeshimaUNICORN		A song that sings Isamu Tejima’s creed in the Hiroshima dialect.
27	Hiroshima HeavenIssei Minami		Contributed to Hiroshima with Minami’s signature songs and the team anthem.
28	MONEYShogo Hamada		Shogo Hamada’s classic, a passionate ode to his hometown
29	a pencilHibari Misora		A song imbued with Hibari Misora’s wish for peace
30	The sky of HiroshimaMasashi Sada		A modest anti-war prayer that conveys the tragedy of the atomic bomb
31	#33Mebius		Mebius passionately sings the song for Ryosuke Kikuchi’s jersey number.
32	Woman of OnomichiSaburō Kitajima		Saburo Kitajima’s song of youthful memories
33	Ferry to MatsuyamaKozo Murashita		Kozo Murashita’s “Matsuyama-bound Ferry” is a heartrending masterpiece.
34	Hiroshima StoryHiroshi Kadokawa		A veteran enka star who sings about Hiroshima’s nightscape
35	Hiroshima, River of LoveTokiko Kato		Kato gave a passionate performance of a song wishing for peace.
36	And FukuyamaSayaka Mishiro		An enka singer showcases mood kayō in a bold new direction
37	Longing for TomonouraMisaki Iwasa		A single by Misaki Iwasa set in the port town of Tomonoura
38	Winds of the Aki-nadaRaymond Matsuya		A song by a singer who debuted at 59 about their pure beloved
39	HiroshimaTakamichi Nakamura		A heartwarming song filled with longing for one’s hometown
40	Seto SongHiroki Daikoku		The heartrending feelings of a woman who keeps waiting in Onomichi
41	Fukuyama Seasonal Song ~This Is Fukuyama, Come On Over~Chie Yokoyama		The charm of a local song that loved Fukuyama
42	Brave Fight！Macho Teng Man		Get courage from a local hero’s theme song
43	REDB’z		Pitcher Kuroda’s B’z cheer song, fiery passion
44	An Unfinished SongJunji Fujie		Junji Fujie, a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima
45	Shimanami LongingSelf-styled Tourism Association		A unit that enjoys creating local-themed songs
46	flower cartYoko Seri		Yoko Seri’s peace song adds color to the festival.
47	Rivers of HiroshimaChinatsu Nakayama		Rivers of Hiroshima: Postwar Memories and Local Atmosphere
48	Symphony No. 1 (Hiroshima)Mamoru Samuragochi, Takashi Niigaki		Mamoru Samuragochi’s Symphony: Beyond the Ghostwriter Scandal