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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Nostalgic 1990s Japanese Pop Hit Medley (21–30)
Eiichi Ohtakishiawasena ketsumatsu
One of Eiichi Ohtaki’s signature songs, which drew huge attention as the theme for the massively popular “Getsuku” Monday 9 p.m.
drama Love Generation starring Takuya Kimura and Takako Matsu.
If you watched the show, hearing this track might bring back, as if it were yesterday, the heart‑pounding push-and-pull of their romance.
The lyrics, which exquisitely portray the ever-shifting feelings of a grown woman in love, are superb.
You could even interpret them to suggest that the two met for the sake of a happy ending—how did you hear it? Ohtaki’s song “Let’s Begin with a Happy End” was also used as an insert song in the drama and became a hit.
Highly recommended as well!
God of RomanceHirose Kōmi
It was used as the commercial song for the ski equipment store Alpen.
The commercial was memorable for its scenes depicting the beginning of a romance between a man and a woman, evoking a truly romantic atmosphere.
This pop and fun love song became a huge hit thanks to the commercial.
1990s Nostalgic J-Pop Hit Medley (31–40)
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
A heartbreak song released in ’92.
I feel like a lot of lyrics from that era excel at concrete imagery.
The emotional pull of the pre-chorus chord progression matches the lyrical development, and right before the line in the first pre-chorus, “I felt even lonelier,” it’s really aiming to make you cry.
Just by you being herekome kome CLUB
Kome Kome Club is a nine-member band that has captivated fans with a diverse range of songs and glamorous live performances.
Their 13th single, Kimi ga Iru Dake de, released as a double A-side with Aishiteru, was used as the theme song for the TV drama Sugao no Mama de.
Its lyrics, which convey a straightforward message of love, warm the heart alongside an emotional melody.
This hit track, which sold over two million copies, transformed listeners’ image of Kome Kome Club.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
“Roman Hikō” is the 10th single by Kome Kome Club, released in April 1990.
It was used as the image song for the “JAL STORY Summer Rikyu Campaign” commercial and became a big hit.
With its refreshing feel that makes you want to set off on a trip, it was a perfect match as a commercial song for the airline JAL.
The Day Love Was BornFujitani Miwako, Ouchi Yoshiaki
Released in February 1994, this song marked Miwako Fujitani’s debut single.
It was also used as an insert song in the drama “Sono Uchi Kekkon Suru Kimi e,” resonating with many listeners.
With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Hitoshi Haba, this lavish collaboration produced a melody and lyrics filled with warmth, celebrating a newly blossoming love.
A night for two, lit by candlelight.
Gentle care for one another, and a vow of forever.
Doesn’t it make your heart race as if it were your own story? It’s a perfect song not only for couples to listen to together, but also for times when you want to deepen your feelings for someone special.
Dango Three BrothersHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi
In the end, a pop song means nothing if it isn’t embraced by the masses.
And the one that taught us this so starkly was the ultimate consumer song, “Dango San Kyodai.” You could say this track outperformed any celebrated song by artist bands released in the ’90s.
It came out in ’99 and sold 2.91 million copies.