"Umi Yukaba" later became popular among the military, especially with the Imperial Japanese Navy. As set to music in 1937 by it became popular during and also after World War II. After Japan surrendered in 1945, "Umi Yukaba" and other "gunka" were banned by the Allied occupation forces. With the ending of the occupation, the song has now been widely played across military circles in Japan, including performances by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.