[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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[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (41–50)
Ijinkan StreetYujin Yamada
This song is set on Kitano-cho Yamamoto-dori (Ijinkan Street) in Kobe.
It was included as the B-side of Hirodo Otsuka’s single “Seishun wa Saigo no Otogibanashi,” released in October 1979.
It also appears on an album of the same name.
This video is a cover by Tomohito Yamada.
[Hyogo Songs] A Collection of Local and Love Songs Set in Hyogo (51–60)
Kinosaki Spring Squad ONSENGERHigashiyama Castle
In Kinosaki Onsen, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, there is a local hero called the Kinosaki Sentai Onsenjā.
Since their debut at the Kinosaki Onsen Festival in 2008, they have taken part in various events.
Many songs have been produced as well, and this video is one of them.
Kobe City SongKobe City Mixed Chorus
This is the city song of Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture.
It is the second official city song and was established in 1951.
The lyrics were selected from public submissions.
This tune is used as the time signal at Sannomiya Station in Chuo Ward, Kobe, as well as at all stations on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line.
Song of the Hanshin TigersKiyoto Tachikawa
Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, is known as the home of the Hanshin Tigers, and this song is the team’s anthem.
Commonly called “Rokko Oroshi,” it is the oldest team song among the clubs currently belonging to Nippon Professional Baseball.
Oh you, burn with passion in AugustTatsuo Nishiura
This is the song that was used as the theme for the digest program “Netto Koshien,” which covers the National High School Baseball Championship held at Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya.
It has been covered by various artists, and this video is the Tatsuwo Nishiura version.
Meeting upNaoto Inti Raymi
This “Machiawase” is the B-side track to Naoto Inti Raymi’s 18th single, “Overflows ~Kotoba ni Dekinakute~,” released in 2016.
That said, it wasn’t recorded in-studio; it features a live performance from Kobe International House.
The lyrics are quite niche—so much so that they’d really only resonate with people from Kobe.
Awaji Island OnionsSDN48
Awaji Island, which floats in the Seto Inland Sea, is also part of Hyogo Prefecture.
“Awajishima no Tamanegi” (Onion of Awaji Island) is a song included on SDN48’s single “Ai, Chuseyo,” released in April 2011.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.