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[Songs of Saitama] A Wealth of Humor-Filled Classics! Local Anthems Packed with Love for Saitama

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

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?

[Songs of Saitama] A wealth of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (21–30)

Saitama Song ~Urawa~Yukari Maeda

Yukari Maeda “Song of Saitama – Urawa –”

Saitama Song ~Urawa~ Yukari Maeda

This is “Saitama no Uta ~Urawa~” by Yukari Maeda, a true-blue Saitama-born-and-raised singer-songwriter born in 1989.

Yukari Maeda is active performing with keyboard-accompanied solo sets at live music venues and street performances.

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Stormy Macho ManTunnels

FNS Music Festival Tunnels E-girls Arashi’s Macho Man

Arashi’s macho man Tunnels

This is “Arashi no Macho Man” by the comedy duo Tunnels, released in 1987.

They party at a disco until closing time and then wait at a café for a time-service Baumkuchen.

As mentioned in the lyrics, their friend Jiro Takahashi misses the last train and says he can’t get back to Urawa—making this a very private, Saitama-centric song.

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[Songs of Saitama] A wealth of humor-filled classics! Local tunes packed with love for Saitama (31–40)

Flag of Kosen-rufuShinichi Yamamoto, Koji Nakajima

Flag of Kosen-rufu

Banner of Kofu: Shin’ichi Yamamoto, Koji Nakajima

The song “Flag of Kofu,” released in October 1978, was written by Daisaku Ikeda, Honorary President of the Soka Gakkai, under the pen name “Shin’ichi Yamamoto,” as a song of the Saitama Soka Gakkai.

It is said that he expressed his feelings for Saitama as “beloved Saitama” and crafted lyrics that conveyed hopes for the prefecture’s boundless development.

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Seibuen Love SongGeorge Tokoro

Seibuen Love Song

Seibu-en Love Song George Tokoro

This is “Seibuen Koiuta,” by Tokoro George—a multitalented figure born in 1955 in Tokorozawa, Saitama, known as a comedian, singer-songwriter, actor, host, and radio personality.

Although the lyrics include the word “death,” it’s crafted as a song that makes listeners laugh, even drawing laughter at live performances.

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Urawa Memories Inn TownUmehara Shihei

Urawa Memories Inn Town

Urawa Memories: Post Town by Shihei Umehara

This is “Urawa Omoide Shukubamachi” by singer-songwriter Shihei Umehara, born in 1946 from Toyama Prefecture.

The lyrics and composition are also by Shihei Umehara.

This video features a cover by the Boys JackS (The Bonny Jacks).

Although it’s an older song, it evokes nostalgia for people from Urawa, as it mentions familiar places.

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That's right, Saitama.6-year-old child

[Souda Saitama] LIVE at Saitama City Coming-of-Age Ceremony 2016 (6-year-old)

Sōda Saitama 6-year-old

This is “Souda Saitama” by Rokusaiji, formed in Saitama in 2003.

Rokusaiji is a four-piece rock band that, after an indefinite hiatus, continues to the present day.

In September 2014, they provided the song for Saitama Prefecture’s PR video “Souda Saitama,” performed it live at the premiere screening, and began receiving coverage on TV, in newspapers, and on radio.

The Saitama Pose, which originated from the choreography, also became popular.

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The Woman from Ōmiya I Parted With in ShuzenjiTobi Kimura and Deadweight a-and Beat Takeshi

The Woman from Ōmiya I Parted With in Shuzenji

Tobi Kimura, the woman from Ōmiya I parted with in Shuzenji, the deadweight, and Beat Takeshi

Watch “The woman from Ōmiya, Tobi Kimura, whom I parted with in Shūzenji, and a hindrance — a~and Beat Takeshi” on YouTube

This is “The Woman from Ōmiya I Broke Up with in Shuzenji,” sung by Takeshi Beat under the name “Tobi Kimura and Deadweight And Beat Takeshi.” He delivers the slow-tempo song with his uniquely deep, gritty voice.

It was also used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV variety show “Kitano Fuji,” which aired from April 1996 to September 1997.

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