[Song of Osaka] A selection of passionate, warm-hearted Osaka tunes
When you think of songs about Osaka, what tunes come to mind? While traditional local songs have become fewer, there are still many moving classics like Dreams Come True’s “Osaka LOVER” and Masaki Ueda’s “Kanashii Iro Yane.” From songs filled with the determination not to lose to Tokyo, to nostalgic hometown ballads, tracks that name-check local places, and even playful, humorous numbers—there’s a wide variety.
In this article, we’ve carefully selected “songs of Osaka” across a broad range of genres, from enka and kayōkyoku of the ’70s–’80s to recent J-pop.
We present masterpieces brimming with Osaka’s unique warmth and humanity, as well as passionate tales of love.
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[Osaka Songs] A selection of passionate, warm-hearted Osaka tunes (51–60)
You’re from Osaka, right?Miyamon
If you’re looking for a stylish Osaka-themed song, we recommend “Osaka Yanna Yuute”! It’s a song about Osaka born from a collaboration between Osaka School of Music College, Izanagi Games, and agehasprings The Lab.
It was selected as the ending theme for the anime segment of the music program “Otoitachi” and released in 2022.
With lyrics about love that weave in lots of dialect and even depictions of Tokyo, it evokes a Reiwa-era take on “Osaka LOVER.” It’s a sentimental and emotional number that vividly brings to life Osaka’s cityscape and the connections between people.
Kita-ShinchiET-KING
It’s a lively tune that makes you want to get up and dance before you know it.
As you listen, your body starts moving rhythmically to the beat.
Speaking of Kitashinchi, it’s urban, with lots of upscale clubs and great food, so it feels like it’s singing about a certain kind of man’s romance.
It gets you excited and totally pumped.
Kawamura IronworksYuka Kawamura
It seems that when she makes songs, the lyrics come first.
This song, with its distinctive title, was written for the simple reason that she just felt like writing it.
Toward the end, she keeps singing an address.
Did that steelworks really exist? As you might expect, she’s from Osaka.
Osaka Love SongMorning Musume
It was released in 2005 as Morning Musume’s 26th single.
Ai Takahashi served as the center, and the main vocals were handled by Ai Takahashi, Miki Fujimoto, and Rika Ishikawa.
The lyrics are written entirely in Kansai dialect, and Tsunku♂, who is from Osaka Prefecture, produced the song.
In 2005, Tsunku♂ recorded a self-cover on the album Type 2.
[Osaka Songs] A selection of passionate, warm-hearted Osaka tunes (61–70)
Osaka Te Quiero ~Because of You~Kaori Kouzai
Released in 2009 as Kaori Kozai’s 31st single.
This song portrays the bittersweet romance of a woman, imbued with the allure and melancholy of a mature woman.
Kaori Kozai’s delicate and beautiful vocals further emphasize the woman’s feelings, lending the piece a sultry elegance.
Sanada Memorial DayRekishi
The Summer and Winter Sieges of Osaka appear in the lyrics.
That must be why it has this title.
Setting that to such a breezy melody is so brilliant it makes me laugh.
Rekishi is also active as the stage name of Takafumi Ikeda, and he takes part in songs by various musicians.
Sennichimae RhapsodyKei Mizuki
It’s the B-side track of the debut single “Umi Tsubaki.” The genre is probably enka, but it has a bright Naniwa kayō (Osaka-style pop) feel.
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Mizuki may seem cheeky at first glance, but when she sings, her voice has clear dynamics, and the contrast is surprising.