A coming-of-age song that was a hit in the ’90s. A classic and popular track in Japanese music.

Bye For NowT-BOLAN

T-BOLAN「Bye For Now」MV

A gem of a ballad that has etched itself into many hearts as a supportive song about a beautiful farewell.

Released by T-BOLAN in November 1992, it was used as the theme song for Woman Dream and impressively became a million-seller.

Its powerful message—singing of the courage and hope to move toward one’s dreams after overcoming the loneliness of parting—deeply resonates with listeners.

It remains a beloved song more than 30 years after its release, one you’ll want to hear when parting from someone dear, at graduation ceremonies, or at the start of a new journey.

Also included on the albums HEART OF STONE and SINGLES, it shines as one of T-BOLAN’s signature masterpieces.

Wonderful DaysUNICORN

Unicorn - Wonderful Days

Released in April 1993, this UNICORN track poignantly sings about drifting apart from close friends, set to a gentle melody that cushions themes of parting and change.

Born from differences in musical direction among the members, the song is imbued with Tamio Okuda’s unique charm—quiet on the surface yet suffused with bittersweet emotion.

In addition to reaching No.

6 on the Oricon charts, it also touched a wide audience as the theme song for the film “Hinagon” and in a Sony commercial.

It’s a gem I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone sensing shifts in important relationships or seeking calm, reflective insight in everyday life.

Singin’ in the Rainthe pillows

Singin' in the Rain / the pillows

In May 1991, the pillows included an ambitious track—marking their major-label debut—on the album Moon Gold.

The story begins as the protagonist arrives in a rain-soaked city in search of a new life, vividly capturing a page of youth as they set out on a journey of self-discovery despite loneliness and anxiety.

Inspired by the American film Singin’ in the Rain, the song blends bright, buoyant melodies with energetic performance to create a hopeful piece.

Sawao Yamanaka’s impassioned vocals, together with the layered sound crafted by the entire band, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you’re ready to face forward and take a new step.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is a wistful ballad that poignantly sings of lingering feelings for a former lover, a classic that gently teaches the preciousness of love.

As the protagonist looks back on memories left behind on a single bed, they realize that a romance once taken for granted was in fact more valuable than jewels, weaving a moving drama.

Released by Sharam Q in October 1994, the song became a major hit, ranking 24th on the year-end charts.

It was also used as the ending theme for the anime D.N.A²: They Were Once a Thing, and included on the album Inferiority Complex.

It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about youthful love while sharing memories with friends.

I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai

A gem-like ballad that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and the hope of taking a new step forward.

Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle vocals tenderly envelop the protagonist’s complex feelings as they struggle to accept a breakup with their lover.

While carefully depicting the loneliness and confusion felt in everyday life, it also resonates with the positive resolve hidden behind the words “I won’t fall in love anymore.” Released in May 1992, the song was used as the theme for the drama “After the Children Are Asleep,” reaching No.

2 on the weekly Oricon chart and No.

7 for the year.

It’s a song that stands as emotional support, accompanying you through the healing process of a broken heart.