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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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[Yamaguchi Songs] Introducing Local Tunes Filled with Love for Our Hometown and Tracks Related to Yamaguchi (1–10)
Come on! Kanmon MarchTatsuo Kamon
A local march brimming with regional pride, crafted by Tatsuo Kamon, known for his comical style.
Set against the Kanmon Straits linking Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, it portrays the lively bustle of two cities joining hands—just listening to it lifts your spirits.
The song was created as the theme for a JR West tourism campaign launched in October 2005.
Its lyrics convey Kamon’s warm message of energizing the community.
For anyone planning a trip to the Kanmon area, it’s the perfect track to play before departure to heighten your anticipation.
While shining...Hidemasa Tokunaga
It’s a classic ballad that rekindles the sparkle of youth along with a touch of bittersweet memories.
Released in July 1987 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s fourth single, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon charts.
It also became a hot topic at the time as the theme song for the Fujicolor Super HR commercial.
In Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture—lyricist Akira Otsu’s hometown—a monument featuring the song’s lyrics has been erected, and the track is recognized as a local song there.
For those standing at a crossroads in life and stepping into a new world, this piece may feel like a reassuring good-luck charm.
Hometown WindLyrics by: Yamaguchi Shimin / Music by: Chihiro
A song filled with love for its hometown, so evocative that you can almost see Yamaguchi City’s beautiful nature and the warm lives of its people.
The lyrics, woven by the citizens, were set to a gentle melody by singer-songwriter Chihiro.
Established as the city song in May 2006, it has become deeply rooted in daily life—for example, it plays from the disaster prevention radio system every evening at 6 p.
m.
The lyrics carry the city’s history and hopes for the future, offering quiet comfort to those who listen.
For anyone striving away from home, it will surely bring familiar scenes to mind and offer encouragement.
AkiyoshidaiKaori Mizumori
A song by Kaori Mizumori, the “Queen of Local Songs,” that poignantly sings of a bittersweet love set against the majestic nature of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
It portrays a woman lost in thoughts of someone she can’t forget on Akiyoshidai, one of Japan’s largest karst plateaus.
The wind sweeping across the endless fields of silver grass seems almost to draw out the heroine’s tears.
Mizumori’s powerful yet deeply expressive voice captivates listeners in an instant.
Many will surely find themselves empathizing with the pain of heartbreak and the way she mirrors her feelings in the grand landscape.
Love of 108 YenCreepHyp
This is a song by CreepHyp written for the film One Hundred Yen Love, which was released early in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The feeling of thinking you’re only worth about a hundred yen and getting reckless is something anyone can experience during rough, unsuccessful days.
Ozaki Sekai-kan’s scream-like vocals, as if speaking for those pent-up emotions with nowhere to go, pierce straight through the heart.
The clumsy cry—“I’ll take even just eight yen’s worth of love”—is a fight song for those trying to claw their way up from rock bottom.
Listen, and you’ll feel your fighting spirit flare up: “I can’t afford to lose anymore!”
I love you, Yamaguchi.Yuko Harada
This is a Yamaguchi theme song sung by singer-songwriter Yuko Harada from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
It features various tourist spots—from Kintaikyo Bridge to Suo-nada and Tokuyama Zoo—sung in Yamaguchi’s distinctive dialect.
Its light, upbeat rhythm is sure to lift listeners’ spirits.
Everyone’s hometownYoko Seri
Marked by a gentle, warm melody, this piece is a song that celebrates the rich nature and the kindness of the people of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Carried by a leisurely flowing tune, the landscapes of the hometown are portrayed with deep emotion, resonating profoundly in the listener’s heart.
Released as a single in 1979, it has long been cherished as the prefecture’s official beloved song.
For those who have left their hometown, it evokes feelings of nostalgia and comfort.