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A classic song about Miyazaki: a heartfelt ode to one’s hometown [2025]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

When you think of Miyazaki Prefecture, its catchphrase “Japan’s sunny spot” comes to mind.

It’s known as one of Japan’s warmest regions, rich in nature and home to many popular tourist destinations.

With an abundance of delicacies from both the sea and the mountains, many people make a trip to Miyazaki every year.

This time, we’re focusing on songs about Miyazaki—introducing plenty of tunes connected to the prefecture, including local anthems and theme songs for regional events.

We’ve also included nostalgic commercial jingles that locals are sure to remember, so be sure to check them out!

Masterpieces Singing of Miyazaki: Songs Filled with Love for Hometown [2025] (41–50)

My MiyazakiTakamichi Ochiai

My Miyazaki (Song) Takamichi Ochiai

My Miyazaki Ochiai Takamichi

Mr.

Ochiai, originally from Nichinan City in Miyazaki Prefecture, retired from the company where he had worked for 35 years in 2003 (Heisei 15) and has been active as a singer-songwriter conveying the nature and spirit of Miyazaki.

Since Mr.

Miyazaki himself was born in 1951 (Showa 26), the songs that convey his hometown are very much in the folk-song generation style.

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Miyazaki ParadiseMaki Hashiguchi

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Miyazaki Paradise by Shiguchi Maki

It’s a cheerful Bon-odori-style song that promotes many famous spots in Miyazaki Prefecture.

It’s a bit of a shame that there isn’t much movement in the PV, but it does feature quite a few places I didn’t know about.

Perhaps because many myths originated in Miyazaki, one spot that caught my attention was Misogi-no-Ike.

It’s about a 10-minute walk from Eda Shrine in Awagihara, Miyazaki City, and, as the name suggests, it comes from myth and legend.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced many songs brimming with local pride that are full of Miyazaki Prefecture’s charm, as well as songs connected to Miyazaki.

Did any of them leave a lasting impression on you? Even those from the area might have found a few songs they didn’t know.

If this article has deepened your love for your hometown or sparked an interest in Miyazaki Prefecture, we’d be delighted!