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Even beginners can play them easily on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs.

Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.
Accompanist / Piano Instructoryuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

The piano has such a beautiful tone, and depending on how you play it, it’s a captivating instrument that can produce a grand, resonant sound.

These days, we’re seeing more videos of people casually playing popular J-pop songs at home, as well as impressively performing on street pianos.

Maybe some of you are thinking, “I want to play like that too!”

In this article, we’ll introduce easy-to-play J-pop songs on the piano—perfect for complete beginners or those who’ve just started—along with some of the latest hits.

If you want to try playing your favorite songs or expand your repertoire, be sure to use this as a reference.

Even beginners can easily play these on piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs (71–80)

Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)

“Umi no Koe” is the song sung by Kenta Kiritani as Urashima Taro in au’s commercial series “Santaro.” Released as Kiritani’s single in 2015, it became a million seller.

The sound of the sanshin is striking, but the piano intro and accompaniment are also beautiful.

If you know your chords, you can play it with just seven chords—give it a try.

And if you’re familiar with sus4 and slash chords, you can make it sound even more authentic, so try that too.

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Zankyo SankaAimer

[Piano] Tried playing “Zankyosanka” [Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc OP]

Zankyo SankaAimer

Aimer’s Zankyou Sanka is packed with speed and exhilaration, guaranteed to captivate your audience’s ears.

Released in 2022 as part of a double A-side single with Asa ga Kuru, the song was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc.

Its recognition as the theme of a hugely popular anime will undoubtedly pique listeners’ interest.

The intro is in 3/4, so be mindful not only of how you feel the rhythm but also of the transition that follows into 4/4.

Bringing out the song’s and the anime’s dazzling atmosphere in your performance will make it sound dramatically cooler.

In the section after the chorus where only the vocal melody remains, make sure to cut the sound cleanly to avoid any extraneous noise—this sharpness will make it sound even more impressive.

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RYDEENYellow Magic Orchestra

RYDEEN / YMO: Piano (Solo) / Beginner

RYDEENYellow Magic Orchestra

RYDEEN, a signature track by YMO, formed by the star-studded trio of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, and Yukihiro Takahashi.

Since its 1980 release, it has been used in commercials and TV program background music, and has been loved by people across generations.

When expressing the coolness of techno sound on the piano, the key point is to play the rhythm with absolute clarity.

For beginners, choose sheet music with a melody line made up of simple notes, and play each note cleanly and distinctly so you can fully capture the sharpness of the original.

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Even beginners can play these easily on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs (81–90)

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

'Yuki no Hana' Snow Flower – Ru’s Piano Cover | Mika Nakashima | Cat in the Video [Sheet Music]

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

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Mika Nakashima’s “Yuki no Hana,” beloved as a classic winter song, was released in 2003 and became a massive hit.

It’s a timeless masterpiece in J-pop history that many artists love to cover, starting with Hideaki Tokunaga’s inclusion of it on his acclaimed cover album “VOCALIST 2.” The original is a dramatic ballad that develops from a solo piano-and-vocal opening into beautiful strings and full band sound.

Songs like this also shine in piano arrangements, and there are many relatively easy, beginner-friendly sheet music versions available.

I recommend starting by playing the melody in your right hand to feel the overwhelming beauty and poignancy of the original tune, then gradually adding the left hand as you practice.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced J-pop songs that are easy to play on the piano and recommended for beginners, including the latest hits. At first glance, all of the songs may look difficult, but there are plenty of videos and sheet music with simplified arrangements. If you practice steadily, you’ll surely be able to play them even if you’ve only just started the piano! Pick your favorite song and give it a try.