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

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!

Playlist

A classic song about Miyazaki: a heartfelt ode to one’s hometown [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Miyazaki BluesKenzo Tsukamoto		Kenzo Tsukamoto sings his love for Miyazaki
2	Cape HyugaKaori Mizumori		Set in Hyuga City, singing of farewell and hope.
3	AdvanceMINAMI NiNE		From Miyazaki, an inspiring song cheering on runners
4	The prefecture closest to heavenSelf-styled Tourism Association		A song that sings of Miyazaki’s warm charm
5	Kari-bushi (Karihagi Kiri Uta)folk song		Scenes of farm work embodied in Miyazaki’s work songs
6	Miyazaki BluesMiyako Otsuki		Miyako Otsuki’s classic that sings of her feelings for Miyazaki
7	Takachiho GorgeYuko Oka		The scene of Yuko Oka singing at Takachiho Gorge
8	Takachiho Travel SentimentMiyuki Kawanaka		A classic song that sings of heartbreak in Takachiho
9	country high school girlDaily Singing Voice Project		A heartwarming song about the countryside of Miyazaki
10	Phoenix HoneymoonDuke Aces		This song, produced in 1967, is Miyazaki Prefecture’s Nichinan...
11	Imogara-bokutofolk song		The Charm of the Miyazaki Folk Song “Imogara Boku-to”
12	Shanshan Horse Travel Songfolk song		The Miyazaki folk song 'Konki Konki'
13	Miyazaki Tegetegete OndoDaisuke Mizuki		An ode brimming with love for Miyazaki, packed with local charm
14	Nostalgia… TakachihoKaori Mizumori		A tragic love song set in Takachiho Gorge, sung by Kaori Mizumori.
15	Highland RomanceRyuun Nagai		A love song to Takahara Town sung by Ryuun Nagai
16	Hometown, Miyakonojo — Set to “Welcome to Miyakonojo”EVE		The audio isn’t very clear, but starting from the intro...
17	Cape ToiAkira Kobayashi		That very Akira Kobayashi is making Kushima City in Miyazaki Prefecture his own...
18	Two people from MiyazakiYuko Nagisa		Judging from the intro’s vibe, is it a mood kayōkyoku song…?
19	Natsumi Hinata’s Love SongKinako		In Miyazaki Prefecture, with the Miyazaki Dogs’ dance, …
20	Song of the CapitalKanetaka		There are so many songs themed around the capital that, in the end…
21	Miyazaki Love JourneyKiyoharu Inoue		It’s a heartwarming, endearing song. A honeymoo…
22	Southern ParadiseEmi Kawabata		Even now, if it’s playing as background music at some beach somewhere, I still…
23	Skyline of MemoriesAtsushi Mitaka		In the past, even for field trips we would use buses on school trips, and...
24	The Two of the Yoshito LineShinobu Hiro		The Kitto Line runs from Yoshimatsu Station in Aira District, Kagoshima Prefecture, to Miyazaki Prefecture...
25	Don’t cry.Kuroki Sisters		My older sister Mika won first place in Japan for folk songs in 1983...
26	Oni doing the laundryMiyazaki Tourism Association		The wave-like rocks surrounding Aoshima in Miyazaki Prefecture are called the “Ogre’s Washboard”…
27	This is NisitachiMiyazaki Tourism Association		Miyazaki Prefecture has the highest number of snack bars in Japan...
28	Tōi Misaki Travel SentimentKazuo Funaki		Kazuo Funaki’s local-themed songs have such a distinctive flavor...
29	Starting today, the two of us are people from Miyazaki.Shōju Hiko		Those who spent their youth in the Showa era will think of Yuzo Kayama…
30	Sea of CrossesRyuto Akira		From Cape Hyuga, a massive reef was split in a cross-shaped cleft…
31	Our MiyazakiShinji Miyake, Hidehiko Ishizuka, Masayoshi Yamazaki		Kiyoshiro Imawano and many other musicians...
32	Town of HamayūChihiro Ai		Somehow, their singing style resembles that of Chiyoko Shimakura…
33	Hyuga-nada (Hyuga Sea)Ichiro Toba		The Hyuga-nada is the Pacific region offshore from the eastern part of Miyazaki Prefecture...
34	Cape ToiAkatsuki Hiromi		It has the same title as “Toi-misaki,” but the whole…
35	Miyazaki Prefectural SongHatsune Miku		The first Miyazaki Prefectural citizens’ song was established in 1934...
36	Takachiho GorgeTakeshi Kitayama		Takachiho Town in Miyazaki Prefecture is known as a place associated with Japanese mythology, and...
37	Night in MiyazakiHiroshi Sonoda		The mood kayōkyoku sung in a sweet, sugary voice was released...
38	Hietsuki Song of HomesicknessYuko Oka		Feelings toward one’s hometown vary from person to person, and what is most impor…
39	Umagase ShowerKaori Mizuta		Located at the southern end of the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park, the Umagase Observatory…
40	MimitsuTatsuya Kanoe		Mimitsu, from the Edo period through the Meiji and Taisho eras...
41	Woman of the capital cityAkira Otsu		It’s a cover of a song by Shunichi Sugi, but it’s really well done…
42	Tenkaichi Himuka SakuraMiyuki Nagai		Along the Gokase River embankment in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki Prefecture, about 100,000 flowers bloom every year...
43	My MiyazakiTakamichi Ochiai		Mr./Ms. Ochiai, who is from Nichinan City in Miyazaki Prefecture, has been for 35 years…
44	Miyazaki ParadiseMaki Hashiguchi		A cheerful, Bon Odori–style song featuring many famous sights of Miyazaki Prefecture...