Tourist attraction • Yugeshimoyuge, Kamijima, Ochi District, Ehime 794-2506, Japan
On Yuge Island in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, there is a monument for the song 'Hidamari no Uta'. How did this hit song from the 1990s become rooted in this small island?
'Hidamari no Uta' is the representative song of the folk duo 'Le Couple' released in 1997. It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama 'Hitotsuyane no Shita 2' and became a million seller with over 1.8 million copies sold.
The lyrics of this nostalgic hit song were composed by the lyricist, Yukayo Mizuno. It was a coincidence that her hometown was Yuge Island. As a token of gratitude to her hometown, the monument was built.
This monument stands along the coast of Hidamari Park adjacent to Yuge Port. In the well-maintained lawn park, you can relax while gazing at the sea. Island residents may occasionally stop by to reminisce about the folk music hits.
Why not take a moment to look at the small monument by the waves while thinking about the old melody? It should convey the story of 'Hidamari no Uta' which has taken root in the hearts of the islanders, as one of the pride of Yuge Island.