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.
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[Tokyo Song List] Masterpieces That Sing About Tokyo (51–60)
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.
Lemonsadamasashi
From the words Yushima Seidō, Hijiri Bridge, and a red rapid train, you can tell the setting is around Ochanomizu.
And “Lemon” was also the title of a must-read work for university students at the time, written by Kajii Motojirō.
It’s a classic coming-of-age song as sweet and tart as a lemon.
Released in 1978.
TokyoJUJU
JUJU sings of love for a dear one who has become far away from Tokyo.
This song was chosen as the theme for the film The Wings of the Kirin (the theatrical installment of the Shinzanmono series starring Hiroshi Abe).
Tokyo as a city gives the impression of constant bustle, with countless people coming and going every day.
Within that flow of time, the image of someone left behind, continuing to think of a loved one now apart, is truly heartrending.
While the loved one naturally brings to mind a romantic partner, it could also be interpreted as a distant family member or friend.
You can also feel the wish to meet that beloved person again and share smiles once more.
Tokyo Rainy BlueMiki Yukari
In Tokyo, where a cold rain starts to fall despite the forecast, I catch sight of a former lover who looks happy.
Beginning with this painful scene is an enka number sung by Yukari Miki.
Released as a single in August 2025, the song expands on a worldview that can be seen as a continuation of her previous work, “Tokyo Jealousy.” It portrays a woman who carries jealousy and lingering feelings, yet lets a dignified strength show through her sorrow.
Miki, who once moved to Tokyo aiming to become a jazz singer, brings a husky voice that resonates with the protagonist’s loneliness in the city night, pressing all the more deeply on the listener’s heart.
It’s a song that stays close to those who, even while nursing the pain of heartbreak, try to stand strong on their own.
A number you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day, lost in thought.
[Tokyo Song List] Classic songs about Tokyo (61–70)
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.
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.
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.
