[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo
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!
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[Songs of Hyogo] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (31–40)
Amagasaki TechnoTakoyaki Rainbow
Takoyaki Rainbow is a five-girl group based in the Kansai region and affiliated with Stardust.
They’re said to be a sister group to Momoiro Clover Z.
Many of their songs seem to be rooted in Kansai themes, and this one also captures the characteristics of Amagasaki City in Hyogo Prefecture well.
Awaji IslandMasao Masuda
Awajishima is a single released in 2008 by Masao Masuda.
The song came about from a radio project by Hideo Masuda of the comedy duo Masuda Okada, who noted that his father’s hometown, Awajishima, lacked a signature song.
Although Hideo Masuda is the one singing, the single was released under his father’s name.
A song for when I go to see youBoy Kamikaze
Shonen Kamikaze is a band that made its major debut in 2005.
They once disbanded, but they’ve since reunited and are active again.
The setting of this song, “Kimi ni Aini Iku Toki no Uta” (“The Song for When I Go to See You”), is Nishinomiya City in Hyogo Prefecture.
Place names like Shukugawa and Nishida Park appear in the lyrics.
Since the vocalist, Kazunori, is from Nishinomiya, it might even be based on a true story.
Looking up at the night sky in Amagasakimasakichi
This is a song included on Noriyuki Makihara’s studio album “LIFE IN DOWNTOWN,” released in February 2006.
It was used as the theme song for the variety show “Sanma no Manma.” This video is a cover.
When the violets bloomShoko Haida / Ferris Frauenchor
Takarazuka City in Hyogo Prefecture is home to the Takarazuka Revue’s headquarters.
A song often performed by the Takarazuka Revue is “When the Violets Bloom.” Its original title is “Wenn der weiße Flieder wieder blüht,” and it is said to have been changed to violets, a flower familiar to Japanese people.
[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (41–50)
Kobe, the City of LoveLos Indios
I’m not exactly sure when this “Koi no Machi Kobe” was released, but since it’s from the period when Sylvia was the vocalist, I think it was between 1979 and 1983.
It’s a poignant song about someone who met and fell in love in Kobe, then broke up, and now returns alone to Kobe to search for that person.
Number 5 bibIzumi Tachibana
“Bib Number 5” is a song included on Izumi Tachibana’s third album, “Because the Sun Is Watching,” released in 1994.
It feels very human, and it’s the kind of song that makes you want to run away.
Izumi Tachibana is from Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, and Akashi mentioned in the lyrics is a city next to Kobe.