A classic song that sings of Yamanashi. The enduring heart of our hometown.
Yamanashi Prefecture, located right in the midst of overwhelming natural beauty—including Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes, the Yatsugatake Mountains, and the Southern Alps—has flourished as a tourist destination since ancient times.
Please enjoy the many songs born from Yamanashi’s unique connection to grand nature, as well as folk songs themed around travel.
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A classic song about Yamanashi: the enduring spirit of our hometown (1–10)
White WindShintaro
A singer-songwriter from Kofu City who is active mainly in Yamanashi.
This song became the unified theme song for all commercial radio stations in Japan during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, marking their major-label debut.
It’s a rare folk song these days, featuring a grounded and convincing vocal performance.
Nighttime KofuShota Izumi
This was released for the 10th anniversary by someone from Kofu City who wanted to give back to the local people.
If this unadorned, sweet singing voice echoed through Kofu’s nightlife, it would be wonderfully romantic.
It has the literal feel of a mood kayō (mood-style popular song).
He looks similar to Sho Aikawa.
The Great Bodhisattva PassEtsuko Shimazu
Daibosatsu Pass is located in Koshu City and is included among Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains.
While it’s strongly associated with the novel, the scenery is excellent, making it a popular spot for hikers.
The song conveys a masculine image suggested by the title, and through Ms.
Shimazu’s heartfelt singing, it expresses the pain of love and a woman’s emotions.
Masterpieces that sing of Yamanashi: The heart of our hometown passed down in song (11–20)
Shosenkyo GorgeKaori Mizumori
Shosenkyo is a gorge located in Kofu City and has been designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
While this song also praises the beauty of the scenery, its content seems to dwell on the pain and sadness of parting.
Yet it then moves forward, as if walking on with a positive outlook.
It makes me want to experience this beauty for myself.
Nature sometimes heals the heart.
Hold Me TonightToshihiko Tahara
Toshi-chan from Kofu has an energy you’d never guess from a 56-year-old; whenever he appears, the whole place instantly brightens.
He has many hit songs, but this one is his 33rd single, so it came relatively late in his career.
It was the theme song for a TV drama, and his role as a teacher at the time was also memorable.
Takeda Bushi (Takeda Song)Michiya Mihashi
It was created in 1961 as a new folk song.
In Yamanashi Prefecture, it was reportedly often sung at local gatherings.
Incorporating shigin, it has a dignified air.
Speaking of Kai brings to mind Takeda Shingen—this is a powerful song that conveys Shingen’s spirit, one that seems to be respected and beloved by all residents of the prefecture.
A withering night, te-te-te ra-ra-raYoshiteru Harada
Mr.
Harada is a rapper who’s been performing in the Koshu dialect for 22 years.
This is a mini-concert in the square in front of Kofu Station, and the way the kids run around ignoring the singer gives it a charming, homemade feel.
He’s really rooted in the local community, and he even has grandchildren.