[Song of Osaka] A selection of passionate, warm-hearted Osaka tunes

It's a sad color, isn't it?Masaki Ueda

Masaki Ueda - Kanashii Iro Yane ~ Osaka Bay Blues.mp4

When you think of Osaka, you think of the blues.

This is the best-known classic by Masaki Ueda, the first name that comes to mind as its leading figure.

After disbanding the legendary R&B band Masaki Ueda & South to South, Ueda began a solo career but struggled to score a hit until releasing this song in 1982.

Sung in the Kansai dialect from a woman’s bittersweet perspective, it lays that emotion over a stylish melody with a hint of blues.

His husky voice fits perfectly, and the subtle, mature cool it exudes is simply irresistible.

V!V!VictoryOkazaki Taiiku

The players tried dancing to the new mascot song “V!V!Victory”! The song’s lyricist, composer, and vocalist, Mr. Taiiku Okazaki, makes an appearance too!!

A powerful fight song that fires up the hearts of Hanshin fans with the rallying cry, “Charge forward with a burning will to win!” Released in March 2025 as the official mascot song commemorating the Hanshin Tigers’ 90th anniversary, this track by Okazaki Taiiku captures the electric atmosphere of Koshien Stadium and the fans’ cheers riding the sea breeze.

Portraying the swelling feeling of fighting as one with the team, it delivers a bold, Kansai-loving message that sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Premiered alongside the unveiling of the new mascot “Korakki,” it also sparked buzz with dance videos by the players.

It’s a rousing anthem perfect not only for amping up a day at the ballpark, but also for singing together with teammates striving toward a common goal.

Hankyu RailwayNMB48 Team N

[MV] Hankyu Train (Short ver.) / NMB48 Team N [Official]

A gem of a song that portrays life-sized romance, themed around a private railway woven into everyday Kansai life.

The shifting emotions of a woman, flowing along with the scenery outside the train window, are delicately expressed over a warm melody.

This track is a coupling song by Team N, included on Type-C of the group’s 18th single “Yokubōsha,” released in April 2018—a medium-tempo pop number with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Shunsuke Tanaka.

If you commute to work or school by train, you’ll surely find yourself wanting to listen to it while recalling those casual moments on board or meet-ups at the station.

Falling in takoyaki love with youFall down seven times, get up eight

[Dance Video] Kimi to Takoyaki Love Koime / Nanakorobi Yaoki

This is a unique, heartwarming love song that parallels Osaka’s famous takoyaki with romance.

Just like takoyaki spinning on a hot griddle, the feelings of love roll around and heat up—beautifully expressed.

The friendly lyrics sprinkled with Kansai dialect and the irresistibly catchy melody make you want to sing along.

Released in August 2024, it’s one of the signature songs by Osaka-based Nanakorobi Yaoki.

Packed with local pride and humor, this track is perfect for those who love the city of Osaka or feel close to Kansai culture.

If you’re in love, you’ll likely relate to the lyrics about a hot-and-sizzling relationship with someone special.

OBA FUNK OSAKAAuntie

Obachaan 'OBA FUNK OSAKA' [6th Official MV] OBACHAAAN #Osaka #idol #mv #energetic #osaka #idol #mv #Akane #power

The Oba-chaan, who have drawn attention as a “clingy idol group” with an average age of over 70, deliver an energetic track rooted in funk and infused with disco and soul elements.

Choreographed by Akane, the choreographer famed for the viral Bubble Dance, the piece features a collaboration with alumni of the Tomioka High School Dance Club, creating a cross-generational, captivating performance.

Released in June 2019, the song was produced to coincide with the G20 Osaka Summit, with the aim of showcasing Osaka’s appeal to the world.

It’s the perfect track for anyone looking to feel the fresh potential of the senior generation or in need of a boost of energy!

Song of Osaka's Delicious Foods

[Hand Play Song] Osaka Delicacies Song | With Actions, Lyrics, Children's Song Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs (Popular Songs and Hand-Play for Children)

It’s a work overflowing with love for Osaka, set to a friendly melody that captures the city’s food culture and humor.

From local specialties like takoyaki and okonomiyaki to Tsutenkaku Tower, it packs in the charms of Osaka.

Based on an American folk tune, the familiar melody is capped off with a final “Nandeyanen!” punchline that highlights Osaka’s unique flavor.

Also popular as a hand-play song, this piece is perfect for those who want to give children in Kansai preschools and kindergartens a chance to experience Osaka’s culture, or for anyone who wants to rekindle their affection for their hometown of Osaka.

Midosuji in the blue twilightThe Black Candies

The Black Candies “Aoi Tasogare no Midosuji” Music Video

This deeply moving song by The Black Candies—who serve as a bridge between the Showa and Reiwa eras—poetically sings of the ache of unrequited love against the backdrop of an Osaka evening.

The lyrics are sprinkled with iconic Osaka locations like Midosuji and Kitashinchi, and include homages to classic Showa-era hits, creating a neo-Showa kayō style that blends nostalgia and modernity to perfection.

Released as their second single in September 2024, the song features lyrics by Marin Sakata.

It’s a recommended track for anyone who associates memories with the streets of Osaka or seeks the warm, soothing resonance of Showa-era pop.