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 (11–20)
In a town where a gentle breeze blowsKumiko Kondo
This song was created as an image song for Inabe City in Mie Prefecture.
It doesn’t specifically sing about tourist spots, but Inabe City’s PR theme is “a soothing town where you can feel the four seasons,” and it conveys the image of a city that coexists with rich nature—plum and cherry blossoms in spring, rural landscapes in early summer, and autumn foliage.
Mie Prefectural AnthemEnsemble GG
In 1964, the Mie Prefectural Anthem was established.
The prefectural emblem and the lyrics were chosen from public submissions to commemorate the new government building.
The concept was apparently quite challenging: the lyrics were expected to naturally sing of beautiful places in the prefecture—such as the Suzuka Mountains and the Ise Sea—while also expressing a drive for progress in tourism and industry.
However, it seems that Mie Prefecture itself does not particularly use the anthem nowadays, which makes me think how much the recognition of prefectural songs can vary from one prefecture to another.
Wind, go to SuzukaTakahara Ani
This is the theme song for the drama adaptation of a novel by Shinobu Shimada, who has retired from the entertainment industry, about an eight-hour endurance road race.
Speaking of Suzuka Circuit, it’s a battlefield for racers where danger is ever-present, and in an eight-hour endurance race, it becomes a contest between the car’s condition and one’s own stamina.
You can feel the emotions of racers who stake everything on the wind as they compete.
Woman of IseSaburō Kitajima
Unusually for a song by Saburo Kitajima, it includes a long spoken monologue.
It’s a love song that’s a complete departure from his typically lively enka style.
The Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) at Futaminoura in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, are bound with a sacred shimenawa rope, and the view from the torii gate on the beach in front is spectacular.
The large rock before the torii resembles a whale, and it’s said to offer blessings for maritime safety and matchmaking.
Perhaps those sentiments are reflected in the song.
Ise PilgrimageKaori Mizumori
Kaori Mizumori, who can sing almost all the local songs from prefectures across Japan, includes solid references to Ise’s sightseeing spots even in this breakup-themed song.
The Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) in Ise are famous, and above all, pearls are a local specialty.
Saori Yoshida, the wrestler, is also from Mie Prefecture, and when she achieved her third consecutive Olympic gold, she even asked for pearls as a gift.
Yunoyama Shower of DrizzleAyako Yashio
This is a secret-love song themed around Yunoyama Onsen, a hot spring resort famous even within Mie Prefecture.
As is typical for local songs, it avoids explicit proper nouns like pearls and the ropeway, yet when it comes to a ropeway at Yunoyama Onsen, the Gozaisho Ropeway naturally comes to mind.
It is one of the largest in Japan and home to Mie Prefecture’s only ski area.
Songs related to Mie Prefecture: Beloved local tunes from Mie (21–30)
Wings of HopeTrooper
It’s a heart-pounding support anthem that surges up with the scent of earth and the summer sun.
TROOPER’s supple flow, the dynamic beat, and the pared-down chorus depict feelings shot straight into the Ise sky, giving you a push forward.
Fear of the challenge intersects with trust in teammates and pride in one’s hometown, culminating in the power to believe in yourself to the very end.
Released as a single in 2012, it was chosen as the theme song for the Mie Prefecture High School Baseball Tournament (Mie Television).
It’s brilliantly crafted to carry the voices of the local community watching over Mie’s ballplayers.
When you want to center yourself before a game, or need that first step on your commute or walk to school, this song helps you move with certainty.
Vivid touches that conjure winds through the Kumano Kodo and the sparkle of Ago Bay thread a deep respect for the land through the core of the rap.