A web magazine to help you enjoy the piano even more

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)

Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

[With Sheet Music] Haru yo, Koi / Yumi Matsutoya (Piano Solo Beginner–Intermediate, For Beginners) Theme Song of the NHK Morning Drama Series 'Haru yo, Koi' [Piano Arrangement Sheet Music] / Easy / With Slow Performance

Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya’s classic “Haru yo, Koi” (“Come, Spring”).

In addition to being used as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series, it’s featured as a school graduation song and even included in textbooks, earning support across generations.

Its melody, which evokes a distinctly Japanese sensibility, is easy for beginners to play, and its bittersweet, gentle tone pairs perfectly with the sound of the piano.

Keep a relaxed tempo and add delicate expression as you perform.

Since many different arrangements are published, it’s a great idea to start with an easier version and then step up to intermediate and advanced arrangements.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

for a long timeKiroro

Kiroro “Nagaimono” Official Music Video

for a long timeKiroro

A heartwarming ballad with a charming, gentle chord progression! This song by Kiroro was released as a single in 1998.

The lyrics, filled with gratitude and affection for loved ones, softly resonate with listeners.

Composed in F major with a steady 4/4 rhythm, it uses basic chords like F and C, making it perfect for chord practice.

Start by holding simple block chords with your left hand and tracing the melody with your right.

Highly recommended as a song for singing and playing.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Kaikai KitanEVE

Anime [Jujutsu Kaisen] OP theme “Kaikai Kitan – Eve” with Do-Re-Mi notation, easy slow piano for beginners | Kaikai Kitan / Jujutsu Kaisen

Kaikai KitanEVE

The opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen is Eve’s Kaikai Kitan.

It even ranked fifth on Billboard’s download chart.

In the A section, there are parts built around two adjacent notes, and in the chorus, parts centered on the same note an octave apart, which makes it easier to remember which keys to play.

To bring out the uptempo sound of the track, the left hand keeps playing at the same pace, and because there are many repeated notes, it’s beginner-friendly as well.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Child of the devilHiguchi Ai

[Attack on Titan Season 4 ED Song] “Devil’s Child” / Ai Higuchi – Do-Re-Mi sheet music with lyrics, beginner-friendly, slow and easy piano, Easy Piano Tutorial, elementary level, Attack on Titan Season 4

Child of the devilHiguchi Ai

Higuchi Ai’s “Akuma no Ko” was written as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.

The verse (A-melo) has a distinctive atmosphere, but it’s surprisingly easy to reproduce using just the left hand on the piano.

You use two notes, keeping the higher note the same throughout while only changing the lower note.

The melody also develops mainly through repeated strikes of the same note, making it easy to memorize and perform.

Overall, it can be played with beginner-level technique, so definitely give it a try!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

Sakanaction “Sazanka”

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

A warm ballad that resonates as an anthem cheering on those who chase their dreams! Created by SEKAI NO OWARI, it became well-loved as NHK’s theme song for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic broadcasts.

The lyrics are striking, likening resilience to a sasanqua blooming in the cold season—continuing to blossom without giving up even in difficult times.

With a relaxed tempo at BPM 75, it’s easy to practice calmly, and its simple chord progression is also appealing.

Start the left hand with block chords, and once you’re comfortable, try moving on to arpeggios.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem