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Introducing Classic Songs About Shizuoka: Local Anthems and Popular Hits [2025]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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?

Introducing classic songs about Shizuoka: Local anthems and popular tracks [2025] (31–40)

Go to Kosai! SIGN!!Yasuhisa Suganuma ft. M.O.J.I. & Y-unity (The Disciplined MCs)

Shizuoka Prefecture / Kosai City PR Song – Local Rap “GO! SIGN!! to Kosai”

Go West of the Lake! SIGN!! Yasuhisa Suganuma ft. M.O.J.I. & Y-unity (Disciples of the Mic)

Watch “Go West in Kosai! SIGN!! Yasuhisa Suganuma ft. M.O.J.I. & Y-unity (MCs of Training)” on YouTube

This is a PR song for Kosai City that was born from the community-focused variety channel “Kosai Channel” streamed on YouTube.

A local rap is quite rare even on a national scale, isn’t it? The lyrics include famous spots and local specialties.

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Numazu City SongMAYU

Numazu City Song ☆ Vocaloid MAYU

Numazu City Song MAYU

This is the city song of Numazu, located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, created in 1955 when it merged with Ashitaka Village, Uchiura Village, Ohira Village, and Nishiura Village.

The composer is Yoshinao Nakada, who wrote many children’s songs such as “Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa” (I Found a Little Autumn).

This video features a version sung by the VOCALOID MAYU.

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Umi, Sora, Midori MakinoharaKazutaka Imamura

Makinohara City Song: “Sea, Sky, and Green Makinohara”

Sea, Sky, and Green Makinohara Imura Kazutaka

Makinohara is a city in central Shizuoka Prefecture, established in 2005 through the merger of Haibara and Sagara.

This song was created in 2015 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the merger.

The lyrics were selected based on a public submission process.

It is sung by Kazutaka Imamura, who is from Makinohara.

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Shimada City SongMakiko Oishi

Shimada City Song

Makiko Oishi, Shimada City Song

This is the city song of Shimada City, located in central Shizuoka Prefecture.

The original tune was composed in 1948, but after the city was newly merged with Kanaya Town in 2005, a new city song was needed, and this song was established in 2010.

The melody is the same as the former city song, but the lyrics are new.

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Hamakita OndoHamaki West High School Wind Ensemble

Hamakita West High School Brass Band 'Hamakita Ondo'

Hamakita Ondo Hamakita Nishi High School Brass Band

This song was composed in Hamakita City, which used to be located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, and it is now cherished as the ward folk dance song of Hamakita Ward in Hamamatsu City.

Since it’s played at events like Bon Odori, residents of the ward may have heard it.

This video shows scenes from the Hamamatsu Festival Promenade Concert.

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Introducing Classic Songs About Shizuoka: Local Anthems and Popular Tracks [2025] (41–50)

Tenryū Futamata OndoMasato Suzuki

Tenryu Industrial Tourism Festival 2015: Tenryu Ondo

Tenryu-Futamata Ondo Masato Suzuki

It’s a ward residents’ folk dance song from Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, a relatively new piece created in 2014.

It is sung by Masato Suzuki, who lives in Tenryu Ward, and the CD is sold at an art gallery called “Marukawa no Kura Sasa-mizu.” This video shows it being danced at the Tenryu Industry and Tourism Festival.

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Hamakatsu City SongMakino Tree Chorus / Eng / Inasa Rainbow Ring Choir

Hamakatsu City Song

Hamamatsu City Song Makinoki Chorus / Eng / Inasa Rainbow Ring Choir

This is the city song of Hamamatsu, the largest municipality by area in Shizuoka Prefecture.

It was newly created to mark the incorporation of 11 cities, towns, and villages in 2005, and was released in 2007.

The lyrics are by Bo Hayashi, and the music is by Yasuhide Ito.

This video shows scenes from the Mikkabi Summer Concert.

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