[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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[Saitama Songs] A trove of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (11–20)
Hello!Hanyu☆HanyuLyrics by Hideki Sakuma / Music by Yosuke Ishida
This is an exceptionally cheerful song co-written by Hideki Sakuma, known for his heartwarming melodies, and Yosuke Ishida, the “King of Local Character Songs.” The lyrics, brimming with the joy of meeting and a welcoming spirit that invites everyone to have fun together, naturally make listeners’ hearts bounce.
Created in November 2014 as the official theme song for the “World Character Summit in Hanyu,” it also comes with an easy-to-copy dance.
Loved by many, it stands as a song that symbolizes the sense of unity at the event.
Vamos Ardija!Omiya Ardija
This is the official support song by Omiya Ardija, the professional soccer club based in Saitama City.
Just hearing its bouncy, up-tempo melody might conjure up images of the fervent fans turning the stadium a sea of orange.
Adopted in October 2007 as the departure melody at JR Omiya Station, the song has become deeply ingrained not only among supporters but also among residents who use the station daily.
If you hear it when you visit the city of Omiya, you may feel the warmth of how sports are rooted in the local community.
Kapakapa! Shiki CityYosuke Ishida
This is a humor-filled, hometown-loving song created as a cheer anthem for Shiki City’s official mascot, Kapal.
It was produced by Yosuke Ishida, known as the “Emperor of Local Mascot Songs.” The pop-rock sound—perfect for getting the crowd united at live shows—aligns perfectly with Kapal’s cheerful personality.
The track was included on the compilation album Yurunai Uta Collection 2: Local Character Songs, released in November 2015.
After Kapal won first place at the 2018 Yuru-Chara Grand Prix, this song also became beloved by many fans.
Song of Saitama PrefectureHanawa
This is “Saitama Prefecture Song,” sung by the comedian Hanawa.
Hanawa is known for the hit song “Saga Prefecture.” Because he spent his school years in Saga and became famous with the Saga song, many people strongly associate him with being “from Saga,” but in fact, he was born in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture! In this work, there are parts that are bleeped out with a “beep,” and when it was first released, it became a topic of conversation as people wondered what words were being censored.
North Saitama Blues!Hiroshi Nohara
Hiroshi Nohara, the father of Shinnosuke Nohara—the protagonist of the anime Crayon Shin-chan set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture—sings the song “Kita Saitama Blues!” The lyrics were written by Yoshito Usui and Koichiro Maeda, and the music was composed by Toshiyuki Arakawa.
When the song aired in the anime, it became a hot topic as a “masterpiece,” and it came to be known as a song filled with love for Saitama.
New Blooming SaitamaHanawa
Overflowing with love for Saitama, this work is a hometown-proud dance tune by Hanawa! Included on the double A-side single released in November 2023, it blossomed as the theme song for the film “Fly Me to the Saitama: From Lake Biwa with Love.” Interweaving Saitama’s local specialties and landmarks, it strikingly proclaims pride in Saitama while overcoming prejudices like “plain” or “uncool.” It’s a recommended track not only for Saitama residents but also for anyone who wants to learn more about the prefecture.
With an irresistibly lively beat that makes you want to move, it’s a song that lets you rediscover Saitama’s charm!
[Songs of Saitama] A wealth of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (21–30)
Life, by chance... in Saitama.HIDEKI SAKUMA and YUKARI SHIZURU
This is “Jinsei Tamatama Saitama” by Sakuma Hideki & Yukari Shizuru, a duo born from the FM NACK5 program GOGOMONZ.
Sakuma Hideki is a singer-songwriter and radio personality born in 1971 in what is now Kōnosu City.
Yukari Shizuru is regarded as a mysterious enka singer.
Opinions on this song are divided, but either way, it seems to be a hot topic among locals.