A coming-of-age song that was a hit in the ’90s. A classic and popular track in Japanese music.
“SAY YES,” “Tomorrow never knows,” and “Nani mo Ienakute… Natsu”—
The youth songs of the ’90s hold treasured memories hidden in everyone’s heart.
The bittersweet love of CHAGE and ASKA, the hope for the future from Mr.Children, the summertime melancholy of THE JAYWALK.
It’s as if we’ve boarded a time machine, and those shining memories of back then come flooding back.
Shall we look back on that page of youth engraved in our hearts, together with those nostalgic songs?
Ah.
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Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi
Produced by Tamio Okuda, this song centers on themes of travel and self-discovery, leaving a memorable impression with its warm atmosphere that gently embraces the feelings of a solitary traveler.
With delicate wording, it depicts a man striving to find his true self within the vast expanse of the universe.
Released in December 1997, the track was featured as the campaign song for JR East’s “JR Ski Ski” and became a popular hit, reaching No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Okuda’s signature simple, comfortable melodies beautifully capture the longing for spring’s arrival, making it a song that resonates with those looking forward to a new season and those setting out to walk their own path.
Choo Choo TRAINZoo
The JR East “JR Ski Ski” commercial song.
I think many people remember this track when they go skiing with their club or friends.
It was also covered by EXILE and has been loved for a long time.
Its upbeat tempo and groove let you bask in fun memories.
CHA-CHA-CHAIshii Akemi
Released in June 1986, this song was Akemi Ishii’s debut single and became widely known as the theme for the TBS drama “Danjo 7-nin Natsu Monogatari” (Seven Men and Women: Summer Story).
It topped the Oricon singles chart for nine consecutive weeks and sold over 580,000 copies.
Embraced by Japanese listeners as Latin-style disco music, it became a social phenomenon, amplified by the atmosphere of the bubble era.
Featuring lyrics that depict the free and liberated life of young women and a bright, catchy melody, the song expresses a passion for dance and a sense of release—an irresistibly uplifting track that can truly be called a symbol of youth.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
It’s an exhilarating track that makes you feel like you could set off on a journey right now.
You can listen to it with the sense of taking wing toward new places and the future.
It’s truly a song that conjures up the image of reveling in your youth.
Love will winKAN
As we grow older, we often forget the delicate exchanges of young love and those aching feelings.
This song teaches us what love truly is and the importance of believing.
Many will be reminded of the time when they believed in love with all their hearts.