[Songs of Saitama] A Wealth of Humor-Filled Classics! Local Anthems Packed with Love for Saitama
Did you know Saitama Prefecture boasts a wealth of charming, iconic songs? From local tunes to nationwide hits, there’s a remarkable variety of music themed around Saitama.
Not only do these songs capture the cityscapes, culture, and everyday lives of its people, but many also playfully weave in “self-deprecating” humor—born from Saitama’s frequent appearances near the bottom of national “attractiveness” rankings—resulting in works that are irresistibly funny.
This time, we’ll introduce some of these Saitama-related tracks.
Through music, why not experience Saitama’s climate and warmth of its people—and the local pride of residents who love it, quirks and all, even if it’s a bit on the plain side?
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[Songs of Saitama] A multitude of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (1–10)
For some reason, Saitama.Saitamanzō
Saitamanzo, a singer, TV personality, and baseball umpire from Okayama Prefecture, performs the local song “Nazeka Saitama” (“For Some Reason, Saitama”).
It’s a quirky comic song themed around Saitama Prefecture.
It also gained attention for being used as an insert song in the 2019 film “Fly Me to the Saitama.” Riding the buzz from this track, Saitamanzo went on to release two more comic songs that same year: “Saitama Olympic Ondo” and “Nazeka Saitama ni Umi ga Nai” (“For Some Reason, There’s No Sea in Saitama”).
Listening to them as a set might make you feel even more attached to Saitama!
Saitama PayapayaIOSYS
This is a high-impact Saitama song by IOSYS, a doujin music team based in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Set to fast-paced electropop, its charm lies in the straightforward repetition of place names.
The comical, highly addictive phrases mesh perfectly with the Saitama theme.
The track was included on the album “Saitama CD,” released in August 2003.
If you’re from Saitama, listening to it might deepen your love for your hometown.
JUST A JUSCOGroup Soul
Known for outrageous humor and rock, Group Tamashii are true pros at getting the audience involved and having fun! This track is a local anthem bursting with their love for Saitama.
It’s included on their June 2004 album “Araburu Nihon no Tamashii-tachi” (Rampaging Souls of Japan).
The song is packed with humor, from relatable local “been there” moments set in a once-massive department store to self-deprecating jokes.
Perfect not only for Saitama natives but also for anyone who wants to laugh off everyday stress! Why not shout along like you’re at a live show?
[Saitama Songs] A trove of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (11–20)
Happy☆Happy TrainChichibu Railway Official Song to Support the Local Communities Along the Line
With its acoustic, approachable melody that perfectly matches the tranquil scenery along the Chichibu Railway line, this heartwarming anthem offers a sense of encouragement.
The lively voices of children add to the effect, making it feel as though the entire community is singing about hope for the future.
Released in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the song was produced as a support anthem for the areas along the Chichibu Railway.
Another highlight is the music video, which features many local figures and characters, including Tahei Hayashiya and Fukka-chan.
For those living away from their hometown, listening to this song will surely bring back memories of local warmth and fill them with a gentle, comforting feeling.
The steam of nostalgia ～SL memory song～Official Original Song of Chichibu Railway
As the first official song of the Chichibu Railway, this piece is performed by the jazz group Jin Mirai.
The nostalgic melody carried by the alto saxophone blends beautifully with the romance of a steam locomotive journey.
The lyrics were written by Suehiro Mochida, the Deputy Mayor of Chichibu City, and feature a unique touch that conveys deep affection for the railway line: the initial letters of the station names from Hanyu Station to Mitsumineguchi Station are woven into the lyrics.
Created in June 2018 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the SL Paleo Express, the song also serves as the ending theme for the film “Chako no Ekiin Monogatari.” Listening to it while swaying on the train will surely make the passing scenery outside the window all the more evocative.
Omiya SunsetSpitz
Omiya-san Set, a Saitama-themed song sung by Spitz, was included as the B-side to the single Yume Oi Mushi, released in 2001.
The piece is said to have been created with the sunset seen from a live music venue in Omiya—where they performed in their early days—as its motif.
Upon release, a Saitama Prefecture–exclusive sleeve case was also issued in homage to the title’s Omiya.
Saitama Gozney LandUNDERGROUND SEARCHLIE
This is a strikingly sarcastic and humorous track from Kenji Otsuki’s solo project, UNDERGROUND SEARCHLIE.
Its unique world-building casts the yearning for commercial success and the struggles of being an artist into the setting of a fictional theme park.
The song is included on the mini-album Aonuma Shizuma, released in May 1998.
Another noteworthy twist is its self-referential structure: lyrics that openly seek a tie-in are themselves the work’s theme.
It’s sure to resonate with listeners who want to laugh off life’s absurdities or who find ordinary motivational songs a little too bland.