[J-Pop] A compilation of popular songs with irresistible guitar cutting [2026]

Cutting is a guitar technique that mixes rests and brushing within the strum to produce a crisp, snappy sound.

That chaka-chaka tone feels great, doesn’t it?

If you’re into guitar, you’ve probably tried it at least once.

In this article, we’ve put together a list of popular Japanese songs that feature cutting!

From the latest buzzworthy tracks to classic hits, we’ve selected a wide range of Japanese music across various genres—funk tunes, city pop, pop, and even gritty garage rock.

Guitarists, this is a must-check!

Playlist

[J-Pop] A compilation of popular songs with irresistible guitar cutting [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	chandelierTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT		A classic of high-speed guitar cutting
2	SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro		A classic masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita, a leading figure in city pop
3	BAD FEELINGBOØWY		The Appeal of BOØWY’s Classic Song “JUST A HERO”
4	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Anime songs by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
5	ZION TOWNthe band apart		the band apart’s delicate, floating sound
6	Killer tuneToukyou Jihen		A jazz-tinged single brimming with the charm of Tokyo Jihen
7	Yellow ToyAooo		A high-velocity track colored by Surii’s guitar
8	Telecaster StripePorukadotto Sutingurei		Polkadot Stingray’s heavy rock
9	Destruction!!Chevon		The sharp guitar tone and sense of speed are captivating.
10	A New JourneyYONA YONA WEEKENDERS		An urban track brimming with a sense of groove
11	Once Upon a NightBillyrrom		Transform your everyday life with stylish music
12	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s new frontier, infused with a positive message
13	CustardKroi		A rhythmical track brimming with a funky vibe
14	I got a girlfriend.SHISHAMO		A love song that portrays the pure feelings of romance
15	Russian HuskyTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT		A classic song by THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
16	blue lightmuque		Depicting the loneliness of sophisticated city pop
17	SHININ’ YOU, SHININ’ DAYChar		B-side guitar of the funk classic 'NAVY BLUE'
18	Night Talk Deceivejin		Representative songs by Jin, a popular media-mix producer
19	pearl earringsMatsutōya Yumi		A sophisticated 80s city pop classic
20	hide and seekPorukadotto Sutingurei		From Fukuoka: a supernaturally catchy rock band
21	TremoloChilli Beans.		A catchy, funk-infused track
22	SUMMER B LUEBureddo & Batā		Refreshing city pop of Shonan summer
23	Good luckNoguchi Goro		Goro Noguchi’s classic 16-beat cutting song
24	Punishment9mm Parabellum Bullet		The intense musicality of metal punk rock
25	Senseless WonderHitorie		Hitorie’s first major-label single, wowaka’s posthumous work
26	SmokyChar		A signature song by Char, featuring captivating, fast-paced guitar work.
27	Enigmatic FeelingRin to shite Shigure		A track by Ling tosite sigure brimming with a sense of speed
28	My instincts were spot on, and it’s frustrating.zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		A cool, fast-paced song with a sense of midnight all the way through
29	ASAYAKECASIOPEA		A jazz fusion masterpiece and one of CASIOPEA’s signature songs.
30	Baby who doesn’t danceodoru! disuko muromachi		The captivating music of a funky Kyoto band
31	To be happyFLYING KIDS		The debut song of FLYING KIDS from Tokyo Zokei University
32	FrisbeeBRADIO		BRADIO’s sophisticated rock number
33	Get WildTM NETWORK		The iconic songs of TM NETWORK, the trailblazing music group of the 80s
34	Waitress, Waitress![Alexandros]		Akogirhythm has a South American vibe [Alexandros]
35	How Wonderful, This World — What a Wonderful World —MIYAVI		MIYAVI's original rock tune
36	ACTION (with ZAZEN BOYS)CHAI		CHAI’s collaboration song with ZAZEN BOYS
37	I hold a grudge.Zainichi Fanku		A masterpiece by Zaiko Funk that conveys the allure of funk music