Classic songs about Saga. A number of tracks related to Saga Prefecture.
On the upper side of the map of Japan lies the warm land of Saga.
There, numerous masterpiece songs that sing of its history, traditions, and everyday life continue to breathe.
From heartfelt hometown tunes born while picturing the beautiful landscapes of Saga, to pieces woven by contemporary artists with fresh perspectives, and even parody songs about Saga Prefecture—there’s a rich variety.
In this article, we introduce gem-like songs themed around Saga and music connected to the prefecture, together with vivid scenes.
You just might discover a song that resonates with your heart!
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Masterpieces That Sing of Saga: A Collection of Songs Related to Saga Prefecture (31–40)
Tō-Wan ExerciseTheme Song of Karawan-kun
Towan-kun is the yuru-chara (mascot) of Karatsu City.
He was created as the image character for the 400th anniversary of Karatsu Castle’s construction.
It’s said that his name, Towan, comes from the idea of uniting Karatsu as one.
At Karatsu Castle, Towan-kun energetically introduces Karatsu’s nature and local specialties while doing exercises.
Country SongAyumu Yamashita
It’s a stylish country song.
This one also has a self-deprecating vibe, but it’s still a hometown song filled with love.
It’s a song that resonates anywhere in the country, yet it truly shines as a song people nod along to in their own town.
Yamashita’s songs seem to say that the countryside is cool, too.
GrandmaMisa Asakura
It’s the theme song for Hiroshi Shimada’s film “Saga no Gabai Baachan” (The Amazing Grandma of Saga).
It reminds us how the many simple moments of life with Grandma are profoundly important to us as human beings.
Ms.
Asakura is a former nurse who aspired to be a singer and was discovered by Mr.
Shimada.
Song of NabeshimaYoshiko Taniguchi
This is the theme song for Nabeshima, a sake from a long-established brewery in Kashima.
The name comes from the Nabeshima Domain.
True to a venerable sake, it has the refined flair and depth characteristic of a classic sake song.
It evokes an atmosphere that makes you want to savor it slowly while wearing traditional Japanese clothing.
shynessKanoerana
She is a singer-songwriter from Karatsu City.
Although she herself says she’s shy, her singing voice is powerful and gives no such impression.
With appearances in commercials and a signature hairstyle known as the “Kanoe cut,” she seems to be a singer who will lead the next generation.
Classic songs about Saga: A selection of tracks related to Saga Prefecture (41–50)
Fly high!!!Do your best! Victory!
They’re a five-member group from Karatsu City who apparently formed this band back in their elementary school days.
Compared to back then, they must be more mature now, but their bubbly energy still comes through in a way that makes you feel energized too.
Their baseball theme is great—it feels like they’re being cheered on by their fans while also cheering their fans on.
Song of Saga PrefectureSoda
It introduces all of Saga Prefecture’s famous sights and specialties in the Saga dialect without leaving anything out.
The more you listen, the more you realize just how many attractions there are.
The song in the dialect is humorous and conveys their local pride with even greater persuasiveness.