[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.
Boom!Magokoro Burazāzu
A number by Magokoro Brothers packed with the impulse of folk and rock.
It was originally created for a TV sports segment.
The lyrics brim with a positive, devil-may-care spirit—“Even if you fail, just go for it”—and simply listening gives you courage.
These days it’s also a staple for brass band cheers at high school baseball games.
Perfect for getting pumped before a make-or-break moment or when you’re in the mood for a refreshing boost!
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.
[J-Pop] Short popular songs around 1 minute. Quick hype novelty tracks too (11–20)
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.
PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)Pikotarō
Once you hear it, you can’t forget it—this irresistibly catchy tune with a powerful impact is seriously addictive.
Its simple lyrics and rhythm stick in your head, and you’ll find yourself humming along before you know it.
The video dropped in August 2016 and the track was released digitally in October, quickly becoming a worldwide hit.
The humor-filled choreography is another highlight, exploding across social media.
Combined with Pikotaro’s unique persona, it’s a song that people of all ages can enjoy.
Perfect for livening up parties or gatherings.
It’s short and easy to remember, so it’s great for karaoke, too.
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!
I like you for one minuteKALMA
KALMA’s song “Ippunkan no Kimi ga Suki” (“I Love You for One Minute”) is short but brimming with deep affection.
Released on March 10, 2020, its lyrics—cherishing each person’s secrets and true self—are striking, as if you’re eavesdropping on an intimate conversation between lovers.
Its length is perfect for karaoke, and the time flies by before you know it! Even those who tend to get nervous can try it with ease.
If you’re unsure what to sing at karaoke, why not get the crowd going with this track?