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[Song of Shimane] Izumo, Matsue, Tsuwano... Exquisite masterpieces depicting Shimane

Warm-hearted people, beautiful scenery, and tales of the gods.

The songs born from Shimane’s climate overflow with feelings for one’s hometown and deep local pride.

In this article, we’ll share the charm of songs connected to Shimane, carried on the winds of the Sea of Japan.

“Songs about Shimane” range widely—from pieces that depict its landscapes, to heartbreak songs that intertwine famous sights with the feelings of love, to local tunes that convey every facet of Shimane’s appeal.

Please enjoy these gems of music, where nostalgia and freshness are woven together.

Playlist

[Song of Shimane] Izumo, Matsue, Tsuwano... Exquisite masterpieces depicting Shimane
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1Threads of FateMariya TakeuchiA famous song that sings of Izumo’s love and its bonds between people
2Shimane Prefecture Residents’ Song “Pale Purple Mountain Range”Lyrics by Osamu Yoneyama / Music by Yuji KosekiShimane Prefecture’s song, a deep love and hope for the region
3filamentOfficial HIGE DANDismA cheering song that depicts dreams and bonds
4Shimanekko’s BI-HA-DANCEShimanekkoA 10th anniversary song packed with Shimanecco’s charm
5Izumo UjōMaiko TakigawaA poignant love song echoing through the rainy scenery of Izumo
6Oki Travel SentimentKaori MizumoriKaori Mizumori sings of Shimane’s beautiful scenery and the sentiment of travel.
7Tsuwano of the WindKiyoshi HikawaEnka that sings of a strong heart that doesn’t yield to adversity
8Woman of IwamiYuko NagaiA Woman’s Wistful Love Song Woven in the Iwami Silver Mine
9Song of Matsue CityLyrics by Hisao Inoue / Music by Kazuyuki YukawaA heartwarming song that captures the charm of Matsue
10Melancholy Oku-IzumoHiromasa ShimizuHiromasa Shimizu’s song set in Okuizumo
11Alone in MatsueYuko MakiSet against the backdrop of Mizugō Matsue, it portrays the poignancy of love.
12My beloved IzumoMariya TakeuchiA pure song that sings of love for my hometown, Shimane
13scarecrowMasashi SadaA famous song by Masashi Sada singing about Tsuwano
14Yosumi-chan’s SongX+Singing the charms of the Izumo Yayoi Museum
15Melancholy Lake ShinjiRyuji KatsuraA classic song that sings of farewell at sunset on Lake Shinji
16Lodging in MatsueMasayoshi Tsuruoka and Tokyo RomanticaAn adult tale: a wistful night at a lodging in Matsue
17Iwami Ginzan Lone SlopeYuko NagaiA plaintive song set against the backdrop of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
18Hinomisaki LighthouseMidori OkaSinging at the white Hinomisaki Lighthouse, memories of a bittersweet love
19TsuwanoKaori MizumoriA captivating song about Tsuwano sung by Kaori Mizumori
20Yasugi Love BoogieSelf-styled Tourism AssociationA local song that conveys the charms of Shimane
21graduallySix childrenRokuko, a singer-songwriter from Shimane Prefecture...
22Tsuwano RiverEtsuko ShimazuIt’s an enka song about Tsuwano Town in Shimane Prefecture. Shimazu Sa…
23Two People’s Castle TownTakeru OgawaTakeru Ogawa is an enka singer from Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture...
24I like you, I like you.Love, the Earth, and the AuctioneerAika Tsubota, who is from Hirata City in Shimane Prefecture. She was young…
25Matsue NocturneMami HorieThis song that Horie-san is singing while accompanying themselves...
26Matsue Love DrizzleYuko NagaiMr. Nagai created a local song themed around Shimane Prefecture...
27Shimane Love JourneyKaori MizumoriWow, Kaori Mizumori is an extraordinary local-themed...
28Love Song of OkiNana KatsukiA love enka themed around Oki Island in Shimane Prefecture...
29Alone on the Iwami roadYuko NagaiIn the Iwami region of Ōda City, Shimane Prefecture. Hiroko Nagai is...
30Tsuwano TidingsNatsumi Kawano
Tsuwano TidingsNatsumi Kawano
Surprisingly numerous: enka songs with Tsuwano as their theme. The river…
31Remember Shimane-style ‘Song of Shimane’X+A duo who said they tried traveling the length of Shimane Prefecture, Shima...
32Woman of IzumoKouichi IzumoWords that would make people from Shimane Prefecture happy...
33Autumn in TsumaTakuro YoshidaSinger-songwriter Takuro Yoshida has...
34Yearning for Home Kagura MelodyYuko NagaiShimane Prefecture is thriving in kagura (Shinto theatrical dance). It is especially prominent in the Iwami region...
35AmaotoATSUSHIThe theme song of the much-talked-about film—perhaps ‘problematic’?—“Tatara Samurai.”
36Song of LifeManaKanaThe theme song of the NHK morning drama series 'Dandan'...
37Always Be With YouToshiki Kadomatsu
Always Be With YouToshiki Kadomatsu
The film “White …,” which takes the Shimane Peninsula in Shimane Prefecture as its theme,
38Shimane Song ~ Isn’t It Fate?DAIGODAIGO, whose grandfather is former Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita...
39Song of the Giant ArumX+A plant called Oonanshou in Onan Town, Shimane Prefecture...
40Song of Unnan CityHatsune MikuThis is a song that introduces Unnan City in Shimane Prefecture. The cherry blossoms of Kisuki...
41Bang!Bang!Bang!WordsThis song was broadcast on Wednesdays in the San'in region and...
42Shimanekko’s SongWordsA pair of two women whom I met at Shimane Prefectural Commercial High School...
43Melancholy LakesideMichiya MihashiLake Shinji floating in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. The 9th largest in Japan…
44Mihonoseki Tide SongAya ShimazuMihonoseki Town in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. A historic port town...
45Alone in TsuwanoMasako MoriThat hugely popular Masako Mori, who sang “Sensei,” is...