Songs related to Mie Prefecture. Beloved local tunes of Mie that continue to be cherished.
Mie Prefecture is a place where the tradition of pouring feelings for one’s hometown and its landscapes into song still remains strong.
From the historic Ise Grand Shrine and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, to Ago Bay famed for its pearls, and the majestic Suzuka Mountains, Mie’s songs have been nurtured by its rich nature and culture.
From nostalgic children’s songs and moving folk tunes to contemporary local anthems, we bring you music that carries a variety of sentiments.
Are there any songs you know that are connected to Mie Prefecture? Songs rooted in a place are filled with a charm that makes you want to hum along.
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Songs related to Mie Prefecture. Beloved local songs of Mie (1–10)
“Mijumarism” — Mie Prefecture Version
Cuing seaside, mountain, and village scenes of Mie, a bouncing beat and claps invite you into a pop groove.
Repeated wordplay and call-and-response design create a friendly feel, as the song tells a guide’s-eye story that leads listeners to local landmarks.
Pride in one’s hometown and the joy of dancing together breathe through its light melody.
Released in July 2023 as an official video within a prefectural regional-collaboration project.
The original track is a regional version based on a pre-release from March 2023, tied to Mijumaru-themed tourism initiatives and resonating with on-site plans like a wrapped limited express debuting in 2025.
Perfect for family drives, outings, and dances at schools or events.
It’s also great for setting the mood before a trip to Mie—sure to spark your excitement.
I love Mie Prefecture.Agorophius
Who knew a band could celebrate hometown pride with such gleeful flair? Hailing from Mie, Agorophius is a three-piece that blends rock with nerdy humor.
This release barrels through everything from flavor memories of tenmusu, Tsu gyoza, and Akafuku to classic last-train and bus mishaps, becoming a call-and-response anthem that sweeps the crowd up in pride and laughter.
It premiered at their self-hosted circuit in August 2019 and hit stores in October the same year.
Clocking in at 4:39 across three tracks, it stands alongside “Gyaru Suko” and “Ecchi Stove Ignition w,” reinforcing the lineage of the albums The Best Ago and Final Otaku Quest as a live staple.
Perfect for anyone who wants to belt it out with friends on the road to Ise or Kumano, or for those who want to recall Mie’s scenery and recharge their spirits.
Mie Prefecture Arare OndoHot.
It’s a song that makes you want to hum along on a journey, with the heartbeat of the hometown woven into it.
From Ise Grand Shrine and the Kumano Kodo to the pearls of Ago Bay and the peaks of the Suzuka Mountains, Mie’s landscapes are painted one after another in a traditional ondō rhythm, bringing smiles as listeners nod at all the local “so true!” moments.
Pride in one’s hometown and a gentle wish to share it outward seep into the call-and-response, and you can feel the energy behind the video production that toured 29 cities and towns.
Released in January 2018 and included on the 2020 album “Song‑Letter: A Poem’s Tidings.” The video is featured on Mie Prefecture’s tourism promotion site “Tsudzuki…,” and it shines with the upbeat pop sensibility characteristic of Atsu from Tsu City.
Perfect for local festivals and tourism events, and a reassuring home song for those living away from Mie.
Songs related to Mie Prefecture. Beloved local songs of Mie (11–20)
Dive into EspañaSelf-styled Tourism Association
A delightful piece of local pop bursting with the scent of the sea and sparkling humor.
It briskly links the breath of the ama divers, the morning at Meoto Iwa (the Married Couple Rocks), and even Ise udon and Matsusaka beef, all while letting a quiet affection for the hometown seep through behind the laughs.
Styled as a musical that borrows the guise of a tourist guide, this song conjures vivid scenes of Mie as you listen.
Released in February 2008, it was included after its appearance on the album “Katte ni Kankō Kyōkai Vol.
2” (2004), and later on the album “Katte ni Gotōchi Song 47+1: Japan Nationwide Ryokan Recordings.” Composed by Jun Miura and produced by the Katte ni Kankō Kyōkai.
There were no tie-ins.
This work is perfect for before or after a trip to Ise-Shima, or whenever you want a hometown song to lift your spirits.
Recommended for those who want to enjoy local culture with a light touch or brighten their mood with a comical regional tune.
Futami Love StoryYoshio Tabata
A supple yet robust song that feels like the Ise sea breeze caressing your cheeks.
It dissolves into the rhythm of the surf, and the promises exchanged before the Futamiura sunrise and the Meoto Iwa quietly kindle a light in a traveler’s heart.
In this piece, trust in bonds that are re-tied even when apart seeps into Yoshio Tabata’s low register and the spaces around his guitar, enveloping the entire work.
Prayers and shadows of farewell drifting between the waves are the very memories of the journey.
The phrasing of island folk songs overlaps with the nautical chart of Mie, and words that shimmer like pearls leave a lingering afterglow.
Included on the December 2003 album “Shima Uta 2 ~Yoshio Tabata~.” A guitar performance version is also featured on “Batayan no Shima Uta Best” from September 2013.
It’s a song that gently accompanies you on the way to and from Ise Grand Shrine, or whenever you want to recall your hometown.
What scenery does it bring to your mind?
Ise-Shima BluesShima Suzuhara
Her voice somehow resembles Mina Aoe’s, doesn’t it? The song also feels a bit different from the Ise-Shima image—it’s themed around a nighttime bar.
It has an unusual style, like a mix of mood kayō and enka.
“Deceived by sweet words”.
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it’s a common tale in this world of songs.
KikyogaokaKen Hirai
Although no place names from Mie Prefecture appear in the lyrics, the music video was filmed at a station in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture.
Ken Hirai was born in Osaka Prefecture but grew up in Mie, and the video was made with his hometown as the backdrop; his mother also appears in it.
The song seems to express feelings from the perspective of Ken Hirai’s mother, and its warmth is comforting.