BEGIN Karaoke Popular Song Ranking [2025]

Islanders' TreasureBEGIN1rank/position

BEGIN / “Shimanchu nu Takara” 20th Anniversary MV

A classic song that celebrates Okinawa’s beautiful scenery and the pride of its islanders.

Released in May 2002, it was created as the theme song for the 30th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan by NHK Okinawa.

The lyrics, based on words from students at Ishigaki Junior High School, gently convey love for the island’s nature and culture.

It is often sung at graduation ceremonies and community events, making it perfect for sharing feelings of hometown pride.

A popular, karaoke-friendly song that lets you feel the spirit of Okinawa.

I miss youBEGIN2rank/position

BEGIN / Longing for you

BEGIN’s classic song “Koishikute.” It’s packed with the essence of the blues, with a pervasive sense of melancholy throughout.

The key reason it’s easy to sing is, above all, the tempo.

Although it’s very slow, it doesn’t rely heavily on long sustained notes, so even those who struggle with breath control can sing it without issue.

Also, because it’s rooted in the blues, mistakes can often be turned into stylistic variations, which makes it an easy song to perform in that sense as well.

Orion Beer, Okinawa’s prideBEGIN3rank/position

BEGIN / Ozzy’s Proud Orion Beer

Songs by BEGIN from Okinawa are truly gentle and warm.

Among them, this track is colored by a uniquely Okinawan sense of family love, brought to life by Okinawan instruments, and it just makes you want to dance.

The karaoke room instantly turns into an Okinawan mood, you start craving Orion Beer, and you feel like heading to Okinawa.

Islanders' TreasureBEGIN4rank/position

BEGIN / Shimanchu nu Takara

This is one of the signature songs by BEGIN, a band from Okinawa.

The Okinawan folk-inspired melody strongly evokes summer, and the lyrics are profound, making it a song that lets you feel the quiet essence of the season as you listen.

I highly recommend it for summertime.