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Tokyo Song List: Classic Songs About Tokyo

There are so many songs titled “Tokyo,” aren’t there?

This article is a playlist that gathers “songs that capture the air of Tokyo,” including tracks that center on Tokyo and songs whose lyrics mention Tokyo place names.

From major stars to buzzworthy up-and-coming artists, many musicians sing about Tokyo, so be sure to listen and compare.

You can also enjoy each artist’s interpretation of Tokyo—whether it’s songs that evoke homesickness after moving to the city, or ones that convey Tokyo’s stylish vibe.

[Tokyo Song List] Masterpieces That Sing About Tokyo (51–60)

The one I still love even after we’ve broken upRosu Indiosu & Shiruvia

Los Indios & Silvia - Even If We Break Up, I Still Love You / LOS INDIOS & Silvia Wakaretemo Sukina Hito
The one I still love even after we’ve broken upRosu Indiosu & Shiruvia

The lyrics of this song, released in 1979, are filled with famous Tokyo place names such as Shibuya, Harajuku, Akasaka, Takanawa, and Nogizaka.

It is remembered as a classic of mood kayō (Japanese sentimental pop).

Although it was originally sung by another singer, the Los Indios & Silvia version became the biggest hit.

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Roppongi Junjō-haOginome Yōko

Yoko Oginome / Roppongi Junjo-ha (Official Music Video)
Roppongi Junjō-haOginome Yōko

In 2017, Yoko Oginome saw an unexpected revival hit with “Dancing Hero.” The song she made a hit in 1986 was “Roppongi Junjō-ha.” With this track, Oginome won numerous music awards and, for the first time, broke into the top three on the Oricon charts.

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TokyoSanīdēi Sābisu

Sunny Day Service is a rock band led by Kenichi Sogabe that debuted in 1994.

They’re an amazing band, known for the swift pace at which they keep releasing a wealth of high-quality songs, the excellence of those tracks, and the band’s vitality.

Even so, their second album in the folk-rock vein, Tokyo, stands out as an exceptional masterpiece.

The song Tokyo opens the album, followed by a string of classics.

It’s a brief folk song, like a fanfare, announcing the beginning of a great, landmark record.

Murakami Shinpei
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Ikegami LineNishijima Mieko

Mieko Nishijima – Ikegami Line
Ikegami LineNishijima Mieko

This is Mieko Nishijima’s second single, released in 1976.

The song portrays the “end of a romance,” set on the Ikegami Line that connects Gotanda and Kamata stations.

It conveys the sorrow of a young couple who, due to unavoidable circumstances, must part ways.

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[Tokyo Song List] Classic songs about Tokyo (61–70)

Rainy NishiazabuTonneruzu

A rainy night in Nishi-Azabu — Tunnels
Rainy NishiazabuTonneruzu

“Ame no Nishiazabu” is a single released in 1985.

The comedy duo Tunnels, now titans of the Japanese comedy world, were incredibly young back then! They really had tremendous momentum at that time.

This hit song was like their own take on mood kayō (romantic pop), showing how it would turn out when interpreted in their style.

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Tokyo KidMisora Hibari

The original release was in 1950.

It’s a song that Hibari Misora, who was still in her early teens, sang in the film she starred in, Tokyo Kid.

It’s said that in the years just after the war, lyrics featuring foreign words like “swing,” “manhole,” and “chocolate” were quite groundbreaking.

This work also shows that her singing ability was already outstanding at that time.

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Tokyomerenge

Tokyo by the three-piece rock band Merengue, included on their 2006 album Hoshi no Dekigoto.

Songs titled “Tokyo” often tend to be ballads or more forceful numbers, but this one is appealing for its relaxed, light-footed sound.

Featuring vocalist Kubo Kenji’s slightly husky, delicate voice, it’s a beautiful track.

Their uniquely rendered portrayal of Tokyo is wonderful as well, making this a dreamy, dramatic “Tokyo” number to listen to.

Murakami Shinpei
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