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

Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY

Kujira No. 12

A pop-rock tune with a powerful, bouncing bassline and guitar riffs, evoking the momentum of soccer.

It’s a cheer song for Japan that JUDY AND MARY created with a passionate love for sports.

YUKI’s clear, transparent vocals and TAKUYA’s memorable ending vocals leave a lasting impression.

Released in February 1997 as the lead single from the album “THE POWER SOURCE,” the song was also used in a commercial for Honda’s Live Dio scooter and reached No.

5 on the Oricon charts.

Its exhilarating melody and sense of speed make it a track you’ll want to play when you’re taking a new step forward or cheering someone on.

Soulmatesupittsu

Spitz / Fated Person

A gem of a song whose delicate lyricism finds the meaning of life in everyday moments and whose universal message questions the nature of love in modern society.

Released as a single in November 1997, it is known as a work that symbolizes Spitz’s musical evolution.

Its striking sound—harmonizing the warmth of acoustic guitar with fresh experiments like breakbeats—reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the 1999 film Whisper of the Moon.

Highly recommended for those who want to listen alone on a calm night, or who are seeking support for the heart while standing at a crossroads in life.

Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi

Happy ending

This is a gem of a love song that Eiichi Ohtaki released for the first time in 12 years as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama slot.

Its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics that carefully weave together the feelings of a woman in love harmonize beautifully, propelling the song to a massive hit with 970,000 copies sold since its release in November 1997.

Used in the drama “Love Generation,” the track also became Ohtaki’s first solo entry into the Top 10, showcasing his rich musicality to the fullest.

Portraying a sweet and bittersweet love story, this song is recommended for those harboring feelings for someone special or wishing for a happy future with a loved one.

I love youKawamura Ryuuichi

Ryuichi Kawamura “I love you” MUSIC VIDEO

A heart-stirring ballad woven from a delicate singing voice and profound expressions of love.

Ryuichi Kawamura’s solo debut is a memorable masterpiece whose romantic melody is complemented by imagery evocative of waves breaking on the shore.

Chosen as the ending theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV, the song was released in February 1997 and reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It continues to shine with undimmed brilliance as one of Kawamura’s signature tracks.

This gem of a love song—delivered with his distinctive expressiveness and soaring high notes—will resonate deeply on a nighttime drive when love is in the air or during special moments with someone important.

LOVE IS ALL MUSICKahara Tomomi

Tomomi Kahara – LOVE IS ALL MUSIC (Audio)

A rock ballad produced by Tetsuya Komuro, this gem weaves a beautiful melody with Tomomi Kahala’s translucent vocals.

The lyrics portray a woman’s feelings through the night until dawn, and the deeply expressive singing resonates powerfully with listeners.

Released in July 1997, the piece is set in 6/8 time, conceived as Komuro played the piano, and a mid-song key change further heightens the emotion.

It was also featured as the CM song for Ginza Jewelry Maki’s Estate Twin Jewelry, perfectly matching the brand with its wistful yet romantic atmosphere.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart on nights when you can’t sort out your feelings or during quiet moments spent thinking of someone dear—one we highly recommend you listen to.

LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – LA･LA･LA LOVE SONG with NAOMI CAMPBELL [Official Video Short ver.]

It’s a sweet and heartrending love song that’s vivid enough to wake you up.

Like a carousel, it spins with ever-turning feelings of love, expressed through a catchy melody that lingers in your ears.

Beginning with the two taking shelter from the rain in the city, this sweet romance paints their memories with cinematic clarity and gently sings of their deepening love.

It’s a wonderful classic that leaves listeners with an impression of eternal romance.

Released as a single in May 1996, it drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Long Vacation.” As one of Toshinobu Kubota’s signature works, featuring Naomi Campbell, it’s a refined track with a strong R&B flavor.

Many listeners may find it brings back memories of their youth.

The Summer When You Were ThereMr.Children

Mr.Children 'The Summer You Were There'

It was released in 1992 as Mr.Children’s first single.

Their fresh, just-debuted presence feels very new.

The moments spent with an old lover are sweet and a little bittersweet, but the lyrics overflow with the resolve to move forward while holding those memories close, bringing back the feeling of youth.