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A classic song about Kumamoto. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.

Kumamoto, blessed with rich nature—the majestic mountains of Aso and the beautiful seas of Amakusa.

In this article, we introduce a selection of famous songs that convey its charm through music.

From the nostalgic “Antagata Dokosa,” to the adorable “Kumamoto Surprise!” by the local mascot Kumamon, and even “Aso no Koika,” imbued with hopes for recovery.

Why not lend an ear to these songs filled with the warmth of the Kumamoto dialect and a deep love for the homeland?

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A classic song about Kumamoto. The enduring spirit of our hometown passed down through song.
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1KUMAKOI RokuchōshiYumi KawamuraBringing a modern essence to the folk songs of the Kuma region in Kumamoto Prefecture…
2Hang in there, Kumamoto!Kenji HayashidaSincerely hoping for recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, many people...
3Kumamon monChisato MoritakaChisato Moritaka, who hails from Kumamoto, recorded her singing voice…
4Battens and BaterenSelf-styled Tourism AssociationThe climate and warmth of the people of Kumamoto bring Jun Miura and Yasu… together.
5gentianWANIMAThis work, named after the prefectural flower of my hometown Kumamoto, does not flock together...
6together; along with; bothWANIMAPrecisely when times are hard, let’s lift our heads and move forward together...
7Happy KumamonKumamonKumamon’s presence is like a sudden sunrise in the heart...
8Batten LingoGaki RangerGaki Le... is a hip-hop group from Kumamoto Prefecture.
9Kumamoto City SongKumamoto CityIt is the city song of Kumamoto, established in March of 1930 (Showa 5)…
10Kumamoto Pride SongPi BouA bright, buoyant melodi… capturing the rich scenery of Kumamoto
11Kumamon UmakamonKeroponsKeropons, packed with the delicious charms of Kumamoto...
12Come on! Kumamon!Keropons, Sukanpo, Takashi DeguchiA listening experience packed tightly with Kumamoto’s energy and kindness...
13Aso Love SongLyrics by Yoshiro Matsumoto / Music by Akira MutsuThe morning and evening mists of Aso, and the sight of horses crossing the mountain pass, come to mind...
14Sweet Home KumamotoAki YashiroSpeaking of singers from Kumamoto, Yashiro from Yatsushiro City, Yashiro...
15Fire Country Little SongKeiko FujiAlso known as the mother of Hikaru Utada...
16Woman of the Land of FireFuyumi SakamotoSongs like the classic 'Yozakura Oshichi' evoke the burning passions of women...
17To the Land of FireSayuri Ishikawa
To the Land of FireSayuri Ishikawa
Sayuri Ishikawa, who captivates people with her overwhelming vocal prowess...
18OtemoyanThe folk song Otemoyan has been passed down in Kumamoto since long ago. Kuma...
19Song of the Land of FireKumamoto Children’s ChoirLyrics by Minami Yo, music by Hideo Kobayashi, Kumamoto children’s…
20Song of Kumamoto CastleExplorationEntertainment dance unit “Egu-splosion”…
21this townChisato MoritakaChisato Moritaka, who hails from Kumamoto Prefecture, reminisces about her hometown of Kumamoto...
22futureChisato MoritakaWritten and composed by Chisato Moritaka, her hometown of Kuma...
23You don’t have to go back.Aya ShimazuSupport for those who come from the countryside to the city and work hard…
24Hometown KumamotoMami KiwadaSaita, who is known as the queen of commercial jingles in Kumamoto…
25Shiranui Love TaleAki YashiroAki Yashiro’s classic song that sings of her love for Kumamoto
26Unyielding FlowerIori SakuraThe gentle sounds of piano and acoustic guitar…
27Higo Bon SongSayuri IshikawaSayuri Ishikawa, who was born in Kumamoto City, is giving to her hometown...
28My hometown is Amakusa.Masaki AikawaMasaki Aikawa from Kumamoto Prefecture thinks of Amakusa and...
29KinyamonyaA delightful children’s song that has been passed down in Kumamoto since ancient times…
30Chiyu-chiyuke (Earth-stamping Song)As if strolling through the castle town of Kumamoto...
31Shinonome-bushiSaid to have been born in Kumamoto around the end of the Meiji era...
32Kumamoto Sawagi SongThe lively atmosphere of the castle town of Kumamoto and the way it...
33Kumamoto Temari SongIt begins with that question, “Where are you from?”…
34Aoi-san’s Gate (Festival Song)A heartfelt traditional melody rooted in the festivals of Kumamoto…
35Yatsushiro Ozaya-bushiThis folk song, handed down in the Yatsushiro area of Kumamoto, emerged during land reclamation work...
36Kumamoto OndoLyrics by Hajime Shimada / Music by Yoshiji NagatsuThe beautiful nature of Kumamoto and the cheerful spirit of the people who live there...
37Samba Otemoyan 2016Kiyoko Suizenji, Korokke, Potemkin (Gaki Ranger), Kengo KoraFor supporting the recovery from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes...
38Itsuki LullabyYoshiko Yamaguchi (Li Xianglan)The folk song “Itsuki no Komoriuta,” which has long been cherished in Kumamoto…
39Passionate Journey in the Land of FireHiroko AoiAn expansive space that evokes the majestic nature of Kumamoto...
40Kumamoto Surprise!KumamonThe text of Kumamon, the hugely popular yuru-chara (mascot) of Kumamoto Prefecture, ...
41Beautiful Boy of the South SeasYukio HashiSpeaking of Amakusa in Kumamoto, it's known for having sparked the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion...
42A Nameless BondYoshiyuki ObiIt’s a song that was made at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake, but, 2…
43Where are you from?Jimmy IrebayashiIt’s a children’s song from Kumamoto that’s famous all across Japan! Who…
44Tokimeite KumamotoSumako SogaCreated to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Kumamoto City’s municipal status...
45Longing: The Woman of AmakusaKoji YamaokaIt’s a famous song by Shinichi Mori, but it’s more like Hiroshi Itsuki…
46Amakusa is an island where happiness shines.Masayo FuchigamiThe world of Christian church clusters in Amakusa, Kumamoto...
47Aso Love SongRoseA song created after the war, themed around Aso...
48street stallBatten ArakawaIt's a song with lots of Kumamoto-dialect lines. A food stall...
49Kin’nyomunyoHiromi HonjoIt’s a folk song from Kumamoto. The shamisen’s captivating sound and the woman…
50Amakusa Gokyo (Amakusa Five Bridges)Kaori MizumoriThe sad heart of a jilted woman, and Amakusa in Kumamoto…
51Song of the Castle TownYumi NagahamaTokushima Prefecture’s …, affectionately known by the nickname “Yumi-chan,”
52I love it! Kumamoto FireSuzanneIn the song by Suzanne, a talent from Kumamoto Prefecture...
53Woman of AmakusaYuri HaradaA woman living in Amakusa and a fisherman’s love. She’s so in love she can’t stand it…
54Amakusa Pure HeartJiro AmakusaIn a song by Jiro Amakusa, an enka singer from Amakusa City...
55Kumamoto Castle (Black Château)Kumamoto MonstersA song that depicts the scenery of Kumamoto Castle and a romantic back-and-forth...