[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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[J-Pop] Short popular songs around 1 minute. Quick hype novelty tracks too (11–20)
Tough To Be A HughHarukamirai
A track included on the album Eternal Flower, released in January 2019.
The lyrics, which portray the nuances of interpersonal distance and inner conflict, leave a strong impression.
Its emotional rock sound and driving rhythm resonate deeply.
A fan favorite that’s often performed live, it showcases Harukamirai’s performance power to the fullest.
You can feel the momentum of a band that was playing around 150 shows a year.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to let your emotions out or reflect on feelings you keep inside.
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!
What does “to shine brilliantly” mean?Teikoku Kissa
A track by the four-piece Osaka band Teikoku Kissa that blazes through in just over a minute.
Lyrics that fuse a strong yearning to be a rock star, a thirst for life, and everyday scenes are delivered over a raw punk sound.
Pre-released in May 2022 and included on the EP “Machiawase,” this song can also be heard on the live album “Teikoku Kissa LIVE ALBUM ‘Story of My Light TOUR 2025,’” released in October 2025.
Feel the fleeting brilliance that burns out in an instant!
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!
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!
sighToukyou, kimi ga inai machi
It’s a rock tune that begins with the faint sounds of everyday life over the phone, swelling into a heart-wrenching melancholy.
Created by Tokyo, Kimi ga Inai Machi, this piece compresses unspoken feelings into just 1 minute and 3 seconds.
You can feel the painful distance between two hearts, where even words of concern are hard to say.
And precisely because the sound is unadorned and simple, the delicate emotional expression of vocalists Komachi and Akira really stands out.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on sleepless nights thinking of someone, or in those sudden moments of loneliness.
Included on the EP “23 Spring,” released in November 2023.
[J-Pop] Short popular songs around one minute. Includes quick, hype novelty tracks too (21–30)
I’ll sing momo-momo anywhere and everywhere.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
A short but laugh-out-loud karaoke hit that everyone can sing along to and get pumped is Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s “Momomo de Utau yo Doko made mo.” The song also gained popularity as a commercial jingle and, having been released in 2022, has become well-loved.
It playfully uses the word “momomo,” breathing new life into the original American folk tune.
It’s the kind of catchy track that makes everyone smile and instantly get into the groove—one you suddenly remember and can’t help wanting to sing.