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)
Dreams, Future, MorimachiYasuo Ota, Campaign Singers
Mori is a town located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture, established in 1955.
This song was created by a volunteer group in 2015 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the merger.
It was composed by Yumiko Kato, who is also active as a pianist.
In this video, the mayor also sings.
Shizuoka Prefectural SongBonny Jacks / Kyoko Ito
It’s the prefectural anthem established in 1968, and an EP was released the same year.
The lyrics were chosen through a public contest.
The music, composed by Yoshinao Nakada, is based on three themes: “abundance,” “beauty,” and “strength.” In recent years it has been performed infrequently, so it might be a somewhat rare piece.
Introducing classic songs about Shizuoka: Local anthems and popular tracks [2025] (31–40)
O Fuji, O dreams, O friendsShizuoka Mixed Chorus TERRA
It is a prefectural residents’ favorite song established in 1990.
It is sung more often than the Shizuoka Prefectural Song and is likely very familiar to the people of the prefecture.
A CD by Kaho Shimada has also been produced, but this video features the version performed by the Shizuoka Mixed Chorus TERRA.
God of DiceRin’
Izu City is the fourth-largest municipality in Shizuoka Prefecture.
This theme song was created to commemorate the 2004 merger of four towns that gave birth to the city.
It is included on the album Jiku by the band Rin’, a group of traditional Japanese instrument performers.
The album reached No.
27 on the Oricon chart.
Fuji City Civic SongDr. Sakamoto, Misao Nakahara
It is the civic song of Fuji City, located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture with views of Mount Fuji, composed by Seiichiro Uno, who produced music for many anime and puppet shows.
The lyrics sing about Fuji City’s nature and industries.
An MP3 can be downloaded from the Fuji City website.
Kosei City SongCattleya Chorus, Call Nii (New Residence), Kosai City Civic Choir, Seewest Chor
This is the city song of Kosai, located at the westernmost end of Shizuoka Prefecture, established in 1972.
It celebrates Kosai’s nature, history, and industries.
This video features a mixed chorus performance by four choral groups, presented at the Kosai Civic Hall to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the city’s incorporation.
Fuji SambaFujishi Municipal High School Wind Ensemble
This is also a song from Fuji City.
If you’re from Fuji City, you may have danced to it in elementary school and elsewhere.
It’s also danced at the Fuji Festival held every July.
This video shows the Fuji Municipal High School brass band performing at their school’s cultural festival.