Medley of Nostalgic Japanese Pop Hits from the 1990s
We’ve put together a wide-ranging collection of iconic hits from the 1990s!
I’m sure these songs—many you once had on heavy rotation—will bring back memories.
Music has a way of conjuring up scenes from the time you first heard it.
Take a moment to look back on those memories.
And if you were born in the 1990s, why not try finding the hits from your birth year?
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1990s Nostalgic Japanese Pop Hits Medley (11–20)
Swaying feelingsZARD
This song has a warm resonance that gently embraces wavering feelings and sinks into the heart.
Included on ZARD’s fourth album, “Yureru Omoi,” it was released in July 1993.
Izumi Sakai’s clear, transparent vocals blend beautifully with the moving melody, resonating with many listeners.
The lyrics delicately capture the fluctuations of being in love and feelings that seem to last forever, as if they’re by the listener’s side.
You’ll be drawn into its poetic world, woven with changing seasons and dreamlike scenes.
It’s a highly recommended track for times when you’re struggling with a relationship with someone important or when you want to spend time in a calm, peaceful mood.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa
Kazumasa Oda’s smash hit “Love Story wa Totsuzen ni” sold 2.54 million copies in 1991, making it the year’s top-selling single and placing second on the singles sales ranking for the 1990s.
His big hit still retains its charm today.
STEADYSPEED
Accompanied by a music video memorable for its sepia-toned seaside scenes, SPEED’s second single was released in November 1996.
It sold 1.5 million copies, earning a spot at No.
5 on the 1997 annual singles sales ranking.
While its bittersweet lyrics speak of love, the song conveys a forward-looking spirit.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Itazura na Kiss,” it captured the hearts of many viewers.
Beyond the allure of their vocals and dance, the track lets listeners feel the group’s growth through its melodic lines.
Filled with feelings for a cherished person swayed by love, it remains beloved by many listeners even today.
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
When it comes to iconic songs of the 1990s, this track is indispensable.
Used as the ending theme for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, it became widely beloved for its catchy melody and playful lyrics.
Upon its release in April 1990, it topped the Oricon Singles Chart for seven weeks and became a massive hit, also ranking No.
1 on the Oricon year-end singles chart that same year.
With lyrics by Momoko Sakura, the song portrays various everyday scenes in a poppy, humorous way, earning support from a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.
It was also widely embraced as a cheer song for high school baseball, with many participating schools choosing it for the 72nd National High School Baseball Championship in 1990.
It’s the perfect track when you want to feel uplifted or bask in the nostalgia of the ’90s.
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE
Even though Dreams Come True had been selling steadily for years, they finally achieved an explosive hit in 1995.
This song sold 2.35 million copies, proudly taking the number one spot ahead of artists like Mr.
Children and Masaharu Fukuyama.
I believe this is still the group’s best-selling song.