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[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

What comes to mind when you hear “Hyogo”? For many, it’s likely a stream of charming images: stylish cityscapes, delicious cuisine, renowned hot spring resorts, rich arts and culture, and more.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs set in Hyogo Prefecture.

From enka that sings of bittersweet romances, to local tunes beloved by residents, to pieces that supported post-earthquake recovery—enjoy to your heart’s content these “Songs of Hyogo,” performed by artists from Hyogo and musicians who love the region!

[Songs of Hyogo] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (21–30)

Beautiful city — let's do our best! We love KOBEEri Hiramatsu

Umashi Miyako (Beautiful Capital) - Eri Hiramatsu

Beautiful City ~ Let's Do Our Best We love KOBE Eri Hiramatsu

“Utsukushito ~ Ganbaroya We love KOBE” is Eri Hiramatsu’s 16th single, released in 1995.

Since Eri Hiramatsu is from Kobe and the lyricist, Yū Aku, is from Awaji Island, this song was also a charity single for the Great Hanshin Earthquake, with its proceeds donated.

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Hometown Hyogopaper balloon

Hyogo Prefecture’s song “Furusato Hyogo” — The Anthem of Hyogo, Japan

Hometown Hyogo Paper Balloon

This is a song by Kamifuusen, a folk group formed in 1974 that mainly performs in the Kinki region.

It was used as the theme song for the information program “Weekly Hyogo Dream Information,” which used to air on Sun Television.

It was also performed at the opening ceremony of the Nojigiku Hyogo National Sports Festival.

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[Songs of Hyogo] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (31–40)

Song of Seishun RajimeniyaMasato Shimon

Masato Shimon live footage (from the Youth Rajimenia Fan Gathering)

Masato Shimon of Seishun Rajimenia

Radio Kansai, which serves Hyogo Prefecture, broadcasts many anime-related radio programs, and one of them is Seishun Rajimenia.

The opening theme is sung by Masato Shimon, regarded as one of the ‘Big Three’ of anime song performers.

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Evening of the full moonSoul Flower Union

Soul Flower Union – Mangetsu no Yuube

Full Moon Evening Soul Flower Union

This song was created by Takashi Nakagawa and Hiroshi Yamaguchi in the wake of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

In October 1995, versions by Soul Flower Union and HEATWAVE were released.

It has been covered by various artists, including Gagaga SP and Tomoe Sawa.

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Come to Kobe.Watanabe Flower

Watanabe Flower “Come to Kobe” Music Video

Come to Kobe, Watanabe Flower

“Kobe e Oide” is a single by Watanabe Flower that was just released in May 2017.

The music video for this song was filmed entirely in Kobe.

During Golden Week 2017, at a festival in Kobe called Coming Kobe, they recruited people to appear in the MV, and footage shot there is also included.

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A town with the seaWEAVER

WEAVER performed the Kobe Port 150th Anniversary song, 'Umi no Aru Machi' ('A City by the Sea'), at the Kobe Collection!

WEAVER, the town by the sea

This “City by the Sea” is a single by WEAVER that was released digitally in January 2017.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Kobe, and WEAVER, who are from Kobe, were chosen to provide the theme song, which they wrote specifically for this occasion.

The song is currently featured in a commercial commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Port of Kobe, starring Erika Toda, who is also from Kobe.

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Turbulent myriad castles; all things are impermanent—no castle endures.Taiten Kusunoki

Urouge ~Turbulent Ups and Downs, All Matters Without Attachment~

Harambanjō / Shogyōmujō Nan Kusudaiten

This is one of the “ONE PIECE Nippon Zendan! 47 Cruise CDs” released in January 2015.

Hyogo Prefecture was handled by Daisuke Kusunoki, who plays Urouge.

The song is about the Takeda Castle Ruins in Wadayama, a famous spot known by the nickname “Castle in the Sky.”

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