Introducing Classic Songs About Shizuoka: Local Anthems and Popular Hits [2025]
Shizuoka Prefecture, one of Japan’s most nature-rich regions.
With its majestic Mount Fuji, vast tea fields, and the shimmering waters of Suruga Bay, the breathtaking scenery this land boasts has stirred the hearts of many artists and set the stage for countless beloved songs.
From pieces sung by local musicians pouring their love for their hometown into the music, to works in which visitors transformed their moving experiences into sound, songs connected to Shizuoka are truly diverse.
Why not lend an ear to a musical world filled with the unique charm of this land, woven from the blessings of nature and the lives of its people?
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Introducing Classic Songs About Shizuoka: Local Anthems and Popular Tracks [2025] (21–30)
Mount FujiToho Gakuen University TOHO Amici
Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, is also cherished as a symbol of Shizuoka Prefecture.
This song, whose lyrics were written by Iwaya Sazanami, celebrates the grandeur of Mount Fuji; the composer is unknown.
In Shizuoka Prefecture, it is also used as a chime for traffic signals.
Amagi YearningTadashi Mikado
A veteran of classic enka, Tadashi Mikado delivers a richly emotive performance in this travel-themed enka set in Izu.
From the very beginning, you’re gripped by a melancholy yet beautiful melody that evokes the Amagi road at the end of autumn.
The bittersweet feelings of wandering alone through Izu with a lost love in one’s heart perfectly match Mikado’s deeply resonant vocals.
The Japanese timbres reminiscent of koto and shakuhachi vividly paint scenes of a hot spring town veiled in light rain and a wind-swept mountain pass, drawing listeners into the story’s world.
It’s a masterpiece that leaves you steeped in a lyrical afterglow, as if you’ve just watched a short film.
Fukuroi City Song ~This Is My Hometown~Mayuko Karasawa
This is the city song of Fukuroi, located in western Shizuoka Prefecture.
It was established the year after the city merged with Asaba Town of Iwata District in 2005 to form the new Fukuroi.
The lyrics were written by singer-songwriter Hiroko Taniyama, and the music was composed by Michiru Oshima, known for her work on numerous film scores.
My city, ShizuokaKei Ogura
This city song was newly created when Shizuoka City and Shimizu City were newly merged in 2003, with the lyrics based on entries collected from a public call.
The composer is Kei Ogura, and the arrangement was done by Makoto Kawanabe, who is from Shizuoka.
This video features the version sung by Kei Ogura, but there is also a version by Eri Ito.
Hometown IwataSeiko Niizuma
This is the city song of Iwata, located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, established in 2015.
The composer is Kousuke Yamashita, a Shizuoka-born musician known for scoring many TV dramas and films.
It was sung by Seiko Niizuma, who is also active as an actress.
In this video, you can learn sign language.
Kakegawa City Song☆TARK
It is the municipal song of Kakegawa City, located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, and the lyrics were selected through a public contest.
The music was composed by Yuji Ohno, who is also active as a jazz pianist.
The original version is performed by Circus, but this video is a cover by ☆TARK.
Mount FujiDenki Groove
This is also a song themed around Mount Fuji, performed by Denki Groove.
You could say it’s a track that conveys the charm of Mount Fuji in a straightforward way.
This video is from the 2006 FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL, and the cosplay is another highlight.