[Hometown Songs] A curated selection of popular Japanese tracks that fill your heart with nostalgia
In the midst of hectic days—living alone away from your familiar hometown or spending each day with a new family—you may suddenly recall the nostalgic scenery of the place you grew up.
Even if you want to go back, circumstances may keep you from doing so right away.
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In times like these, why not rest your heart by listening to classic songs that sing of home?
In this article, we’ve compiled songs themed around “hometown,” focusing on timeless J-POP classics.
Let yourself be wrapped in nostalgia and enjoy these exquisite masterpieces that may gently bring warm tears to your eyes.
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[Hometown Songs] A Curated Selection of Popular Japanese Tracks That Fill Your Heart with Nostalgia (51–60)
Amuro ForeverKo Ikeda
Eien ni Amuro (Forever Amuro) is a song by Ko Ikeda, selected as the ending theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam.
Its appeal lies in its uplifting lyrics and melody.
The lyrics carry a powerful message—that a man should move straight ahead without showing tears—which many men in particular may find relatable.
Ikeda’s strong vocals are complemented by enveloping female choral work that is exceptionally beautiful, creating a refined resonance that feels almost purifying.
Give this song a listen whenever you want to move forward—such as when you’ve left your hometown or faced setbacks.
hometownMorning Musume
Morning Musume’s “Furusato” is a song with a wistful melody that expresses the feeling of realizing how precious one’s mother is after living alone in Tokyo.
The track features a distinctive melody and backing arrangement with a traditional Japanese flair, which further enhances its nostalgic atmosphere.
The lyrics, which confess feelings like “I’m sorry for being selfish” and struggle to be honest, really pierce the heart.
And because the lyrics are written from a daughter’s perspective, women in particular may find it deeply relatable.
Gentle RedMiho Fukuhara
This “Gentle Red” is the third single by Miho Fukuhara, a Hokkaido-born artist, released as the first installment of three consecutive monthly singles.
The song expresses her strong determination to leave her hometown and was used in a LISMO commercial.
In conclusion
Songs about one’s hometown all have a way of making listeners feel nostalgic, don’t they? Even those raised in big cities may find themselves picturing rustic hometown scenes that shouldn’t exist in their own memories.
When you feel stuck in your daily life, lift your spirits by listening to wonderful hometown songs that remind us Japanese people of the heart of who we are.