[Songs of Yamaguchi] Introducing local tunes filled with hometown love and tracks related to Yamaguchi
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, the westernmost part of Honshu overlooking the Kanmon Strait, there is a heartwarming world of music deeply rooted in the local community.
From prefectural and city anthems cherished by residents, to theme songs for local information programs, and even unique pieces that straightforwardly sing the praises of delicious local rice, Yamaguchi’s songs are remarkably diverse.
Whether it’s a powerful chant supporting the local soccer team or a friendly theme song from a community-focused supermarket, every track embodies a warmth that’s closely tied to the daily lives of Yamaguchi’s people.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs themed around Yamaguchi Prefecture and its various regions, as well as pieces with connections to Yamaguchi.
You, too, will surely be captivated by these gems imbued with the charm of Yamaguchi.
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Songs of Yamaguchi: A showcase of local tunes filled with love for our hometown and tracks related to Yamaguchi (31–40)
Conveyor-belt sushi theme songYukorin
This work was produced in the 1990s, when conveyor-belt sushi was at its peak.
At the time, conveyor-belt sushi wasn’t as well known in Yamaguchi Prefecture as it is now, and there were probably people who visited a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant after hearing this theme song.
It’s just the right kind of piece for families to enjoy a meal together.
Yagamine General ParkKumamon and Chiyo
This piece sings about Yagamimine General Park, a major tourist attraction in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Throughout the lyrics, you can sense that the park has long been beloved by the people of Yamaguchi.
Its lively, upbeat melody line expresses the excitement and anticipation of boys and girls.
Happy RibbonOrange☆Mille-Feuille
This is the theme song for the Yamaguchi Prefecture-wide joint event, the “Shiawase Ribbon Project.” The lyrics directly embody the content of the event, and Orange☆Mille-feuille’s uniquely lively and lovely vocals perfectly enhance the event’s bright atmosphere.
Hokkun OndoKayoko Okita
This piece is a song about “Hokkun,” the local character of Shimonoseki City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, notable for its Bon Odori and enka-style composition.
It’s the perfect theme song to express Hokkun’s warm and charming personality, making it very popular especially among young children.
The song is also used in kindergartens and nursery schools.
♪ WishInui family
This is the ending theme song of Mōmō TV by a sitting city council member.
The lively acoustic guitar melody is very sprightly, expressing a perfect tonal range that’s neither too dark nor too bright.
It’s easy to listen to, yet you’ll find yourself playing it over and over.
It’s a work with that kind of charm.
[Yamaguchi Songs] A selection of local tunes filled with love for our hometown and tracks related to Yamaguchi (41–50)
Opening theme song of 'Hana Moyu' (Main Theme)Kenji Kawai
This is the theme song of Hana Moyu, set in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Composed around the words left by Shoin Yoshida, its richly modulated tone seems to symbolize a time of upheaval.
It is said to be among the finest works even within the Taiga drama canon.
In every respect, it embodies the virtues of Japan as a nation and is an exquisitely crafted masterpiece.
Repatriation Ship of Yearning for HomeKayoko Okita
This is a famous song that depicts the scene of welcoming the repatriation ships carrying soldiers returning from the front after the war.
It profoundly conveys the longing for home that makes the war-experienced generation unable to hold back their tears.
It beautifully expresses, through song, feelings that words alone cannot capture—melancholy yet irresistibly drawn to thoughts of one’s hometown.