[J-Pop] Short popular tracks around one minute. Includes quick, hype-inducing novelty songs.
A slightly offbeat theme: we’ve put together a collection of Japanese songs around one minute long.
As times change, short songs are becoming more common for various reasons, and some of you probably think, “I love those super short tracks!” There are a few brief shouts and instrumental pieces out there, but in this article we’re featuring proper lyric-based songs that are under one minute or in the one-minute range.
We’ve also picked out that famous commercial jingle and some tongue-in-cheek tracks.
Be sure to read to the end and find a new favorite!
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[Japanese Pop] Short, popular songs around 1 minute. Includes quick, crowd-pleasing novelty tracks (1–10)
M19Blue Mash
Blue Mash, a band based in Neyagawa, Osaka.
This high-energy track distills their raw early impulse into a fast-paced number.
The title comes from the station code for Osaka Metro’s Shinsaibashi Station, and the song sublimates youth, farewells, and bittersweet feelings tied to a special place.
It’s included on their February 2022 EP, “Seishun no Subete” (All of Youth).
With simple chords and straightforward lyrics that conjure images of the evening chime and the walk home, it cuts straight to the heart.
Perfect for when you want to sink into an emotional mood.
StoicismShiina Ringo
This 1-minute-46-second piece is placed as a bridge leading into the latter half of the album Shōso Strip.
It’s characterized by the ascetic nuance suggested by its title and a unique sound full of darting electronic tones.
In fact, it’s cleverly paired with the preceding track, “Crime and Punishment”: if you read the seemingly nonsensical string of lyrics backward, a certain phrase emerges.
Dense artistry and playful spirit are compressed into this short runtime.
Try solving this word puzzle yourself.
not yetKaneyori Masaru
An emotional track by Kaneyori Masaru, a three-piece band from Osaka! It’s the closing song of their mini-album “Kokoro wa Sentakki no Naka,” released in August 2020.
At about a minute and a half long, the lyrics are packed with the wavering feelings of someone in the transition to adulthood and the wish to “stay the same.” Its down-to-earth words and band sound feel like they wash away the haze in your heart.
Give it a listen when you’re wondering whether it’s okay to stay the way you are.
[J-Pop] Short popular songs around 1 minute. Quick hype novelty tracks too (11–20)
Idiot!UNFAIR RULE
This is a song by UNFAIR RULE, a three-piece rock band from Okayama Prefecture.
It’s just over a minute long, yet it’s packed with lingering feelings for an ex, bravado, and even a cathartic parting shot at the end.
The track features tempo changes that keep it dramatic and engaging despite its brevity.
It’s included on their first mini-album, “Takaromono,” released in February 2022.
Perfect for blasting away post-breakup blues and getting that refreshing rush!
Let’s Dance at Home (Potluck Mix)Hoshino Gen
That song that became a social phenomenon on social media has been reborn with a full band sound.
Released in May 2020, this piece is a roughly 90-second number that began with Gen Hoshino’s home-recorded solo performance, then was completed by his live band members layering their parts from their respective locations.
With drums, bass, and horns added, it transforms from the acoustic feel of the original into a groove-packed arrangement that makes your body move.
The lyrics tell us that even if we can’t meet, our hearts are connected, and they celebrate the joy of dancing freely at home.
Perfect for refreshing your mood!
Pla-Pla PlaRailkururi
This is a chiptune-style piece that evokes a train nimbly running along toy tracks.
The lyrics rhythmically list the names of Shinkansen and limited express trains that kids love, and just listening to it makes you feel the excitement of setting off on a journey by train.
Released as a single in March 2021, it was written as the theme song for Takara Tomy’s “Plarail Railway” project.
It’s perfect for parents and kids to sing together or to play as background music before heading out!
T-shirtSanīdēi Sābisu
A band that has long led the scene as a standard-bearer of Japanese rock, Sunny Day Service delivers this track.
It’s a song from their album “Popcorn Ballads,” released in June 2017, and at just 56 seconds long, it’s the shortest rock ’n’ roll number in the band’s history.
Riding on a simple guitar riff and beat, impulsive lyrics that feel like snapshots of everyday life are sung, and there’s a powerful hook you won’t forget after a single listen.
Put it on as BGM when you set off on a drive, and I bet it’ll instantly brighten the mood!