A famous song that sings of Okayama. The enduring spirit of our hometown, passed down through song.
Okayama Prefecture, famous for Momotaro and kibi dango, lies between the Chugoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea.
It includes both relatively stable areas and heavy snowfall zones, making living environments vary greatly within the same prefecture depending on the region.
Here is a collection of songs related to Okayama, a place with such multifaceted characteristics.
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A classic song about Okayama. The enduring spirit of our hometown, passed down through song (1–10)
Shijō YoshiiHiroshi Itsuki
The Yoshii River is counted as one of the three major rivers of Okayama Prefecture and flows through the eastern part of the prefecture.
Not only the river itself but also the charms of the Yoshii area along its basin are celebrated in song.
Incidentally, the Yoshii River is home to a fish called the Ayumodoki (Parabotia curtus), which is an endemic species.
Shimotsui / Otaki / Madakana BridgeMitsuko Nakamura
This is a local song of Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture, sung by enka singer Mitsuko Nakamura, who is especially popular in the Kansai region and has appeared many times on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Incidentally, the Madokana Bridge is said to have been a place where courtesans lured the skippers of Kitamaebune ships; the bridge itself no longer remains, and a stone monument now stands in its place.
In everyone's heartsSaori Yuki
Selected in 1982 by the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Foundation as a beloved song of the prefecture, it is probably the most famous among songs themed around Okayama.
The composer is Asei Kobayashi, and it’s sung by Saori Yuki—quite a distinguished pairing.
By the way, neither of them is actually from Okayama.
Masterpieces that sing of Okayama: The enduring heart of our hometown (11–20)
Chicago PoodleTwinkle Little Stars ~The Town Where Stars Fall~
This is a song included on the major second single “Natsumero” by the three-piece band Chicago Poodle, which is mainly active in the Kansai region, and it is themed around Bisei Town in Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture.
Bisei Town is the first municipality in Japan to enact a light pollution prevention ordinance.
Hakubi LineMakoto Daichi
The Hakubi Line is a JR West railway line that starts in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and ends at Hōki-Daisen Station in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture.
Thanks to this song, Makoto Daichi deepened his ties with the people of Okayama and even held an event in Niimi City.
Hinase Fishing PortToshio Abe
This is a song about the fishing industry in Hinase, a coastal area of Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture facing the Seto Inland Sea.
At the fish market, many stalls line up every Saturday and Sunday, offering a variety of seafood.
Oysters are a local specialty, so be sure to try them if you visit Bizen City.
Takaha-shi LongingYumiko Inoue
Takahashi City in Okayama Prefecture is known for Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
After singing this song, Yumiko Inoue was appointed a “Bitchu Takahashi Tsutaetaishi” (Ambassador to Promote Bitchu Takahashi) in 2013 and has been working to showcase the city’s appeal.