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This article takes on a slightly quirky theme: we’ve gathered Japanese songs that run about one minute! Each track tightly packs in catchy melodies and irresistibly unique vibes.
You might find your heart unexpectedly stirred by songs you don’t usually listen to.
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Be sure to read to the end and find a new favorite track!
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[Around 1-minute Japanese songs] Short and addictive! A roundup of unforgettable tracks! (1–10)
Shonan ElectroNEW!ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Shonan Electro,” included on the EP “Surf Bungaku Kamakura (Half Carton)” released in June 2023.
This track is an arrangement by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION of a song by their friends CARAMELMAN.
In a very brief run time of 1 minute and 14 seconds, it packs the band’s driving force and the breezy lightness of power pop.
Its exhilarating, fast-paced rock sound is perfect for a quick refresh when you’re short on time, or for a seaside drive.
I Want It That WayNEW!BBQ CHICKENS
The original song is a sweet and bittersweet global pop hit sung by a world-famous boy band in 1999.
This track is a bold arrangement of that song by BBQ CHICKENS, a band that stands out in Japan’s hardcore punk scene.
It’s included on their cover album “FINE SONGS, PLAYING SUCKS,” released in October 2003.
This work delivers maximum impact, blasting through with an ultra-fast, rough sound while preserving the original’s beautiful melody.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants a quick, refreshing jolt.
Come back my dogNEW!HEY-SMITH
In just over a minute of performance time, it packs a tightly condensed burst of speedy drive and exhilarating brass.
It’s a track included on the mini-album “Proud and Loud,” released in August 2009.
Its charm lies in a comical worldview that humorously depicts a dog’s grievances and rebellious feelings toward its owner.
Give it a listen when you want to blow off daily stress or feel like cutting loose.
MuggyNEW!KUZIRA
KUZIRA is a three-piece melodic punk band from Gifu Prefecture.
Armed with a driving sound and catchy melodies, their track Muggy appears on the mini-album Deep Down, released in August 2018.
Within its short runtime, it packs youthful impulses—like the swelter of summer and an earnest longing for someone far away.
With soaring high-tone vocals and a rapid-fire ensemble, this song is perfect for flipping your mood in an instant.
rumorNEW!My Hair is Bad
A short rock tune included on My Hair is Bad’s 2017 album “mothers.” Despite being the shortest track on the album at about 46 seconds, its hardcore punk-style two-beat leaves a lasting impression.
The lyrics tell a story of two people who vanished without revealing their destination, eventually becoming a beautiful rumor—leaving a deeply emotional impression.
Lend an ear to the narrative that contrasts strikingly with the sound!
FireworksNEW!ONIONRING
This is a song by ONIONRING, a melodic punk band based in Nagoya, Aichi.
From the very beginning, you’re drawn in by its emotional melody and sense of speed; at just over a minute long, it races by like fireworks that shoot up into the night sky and fade away—just like the title suggests.
It’s energetic, yet there’s a certain poignancy to it.
The track opened their mini-album “Trajectory,” released in April 2018.
Silly manNEW!Track’s
This is a 51-second sprint of a track by Track’s, a melodic punk band from Shizuoka.
It explodes with the raw frustration and clumsiness of youth, carried by rough-edged English lyrics and a breakneck sound.
Featured on their first single, “She is always late.” released in June 2017.
Crank it up loud when you want to blast away everyday haze.