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[Songs of Kanagawa] A showcase of classic masterpieces that sing of port-town scenes and the feelings of its people!

Yokohama, Yokosuka, Shonan, Hakone—Kanagawa is dotted with breathtaking landscapes where mountains and sea intertwine, along with countless sightseeing spots.

Many renowned artists have created classic songs that capture its scenery, culture, and the lives of its people.

In this article, we’re highlighting Japanese songs connected to Kanagawa! From local tunes beloved by residents to blockbuster hits adored across generations, we’ll introduce a wide range.

Enjoy these exquisite masterpieces filled with all kinds of feelings for Kanagawa.

[Songs of Kanagawa] A comprehensive introduction to classic masterpieces that sing of port-town scenes and people’s emotions! (41–50)

New LightYokohama Shiyukai Choir

Kanagawa Prefectural Anthem “A New Light” ~ Yokohama Shiyu Choir
Light anew, Yokohama Shiyu-kai Choir

Kanagawa Prefecture’s prefectural anthem, established in 1950, also embodies hopes for recovery from the war’s devastation.

The lyrics were selected through a public contest and are filled with the charms of Kanagawa.

Incidentally, the fourth verse is considered out of step with the times, so it seems it is rarely sung.

Gene of the HeroKanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra

Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra “Warrior’s Gene” @ Yokohama Stadium SEP. 28, 2013
Hero Gene Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are a professional baseball team based in Yokohama, and their fight song is titled ‘Yūsha no Idenshi’ (Gene of the Brave).

The composition was created by Tomoyasu Hotei.

This video features a performance by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra during a game against the Giants at Yokohama Stadium in September 2013.

Shonan HeartbreakYoko Oginome

There are many famous songs themed around Shonan in Kanagawa Prefecture, and Yoko Oginome’s 1989 single “Shonan Heartbreak” is one of them.

As the title suggests, it’s a song about heartbreak.

It even ranked sixth on The Best Ten.

In conclusion

We introduced songs filled with the charms of Kanagawa.

Through local tunes and pieces that sing of the city’s beautiful scenery, perhaps you discovered a new side of Kanagawa.

Please keep the stories of Kanagawa, woven together with music, in your heart.