Even beginners can play them easily on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs.
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.
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Even beginners can play them easily on piano! Carefully selected popular and latest J-POP songs (31–40)
March 9Remioromen
According to Ryota Fujimaki, the vocalist who wrote both the lyrics and music, the song was originally themed around marriage.
Today, it’s a staple for graduation ceremonies and is sung at schools across the country.
It’s a gentle ballad, but be careful not to let the tempo slow down too much.
Because the piece relies on repeating relatively simple phrases, any deviation in tempo can be critical.
With a melody that feels pleasantly folk-like, it’s a song you’ll want to play in the school music room while singing together with friends.
Carrying YouInoue Azumi
“Carrying You” is the ending theme of Studio Ghibli’s 1986 film “Castle in the Sky.” It’s a beautiful classic with a poignant melody that ties into the story, so many people may want to play it.
The intro can be a bit challenging if you try to play it as-is, so until you’re comfortable with the piano, it’s recommended to start practicing from where the vocals begin.
The tempo is slow, and the vocal melody is gentle, so you can practice at a relaxed pace.
For the left hand, it’s fine at first to simply hold single notes or two-note intervals.
Once you get used to it, you can gradually raise the difficulty by breaking up the chords into arpeggios, and so on.
tapestrySnow Man
Tapestry, which was chosen as the theme song for the film My Happy Marriage starring group member Ren Meguro, is a Snow Man track notable for its heartrending yet hopeful lyrics and sweeping melody.
Because it has a calm tempo, start by practicing slowly with a simple left-hand arrangement, and once you get used to it, try adding finer rhythms.
Repeated strikes of the same note won’t go well if you’re tense, so shape your fingertips properly, relax your arms and shoulders, and try an easy, light “ton-ton” touch.
Biri MillionYuuri
Yuri’s “Biri Million,” with lyrics that charmingly portray a heartwarming exchange between an old man and you, leaves a strong impression.
It’s a simple song that makes you reflect deeply on life.
Because it repeats the same melody often and has a relatively narrow range, it should be fairly easy to play on the piano.
The instrumental interlude and the section later on where the sense of beat changes are a bit more challenging, so first master the opening part thoroughly, then steadily polish the whole piece.
Also, be careful not to make the mood too heavy by playing too cautiously—keeping it light and airy is key!
Family SongHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s number “Family Song,” which wishes for the happiness of a cherished family.
Released in 2017, this song was used as the theme for the TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko.” With its perfectly balanced tempo—not too fast and not too slow—and its bright melody, it’s a piece you can enjoy practicing.
Start by having your left hand play just the root notes, which are the foundation of the chords, keeping time with the rhythm.
There are a few intricate melodic lines, but it’s fine to begin by practicing the whole piece slowly; once you get used to it, gradually work up to the original tempo.
Even beginners can easily play these on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-pop songs (41–50)
Thank youikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s “Arigatou” was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon singles chart and won the Excellence Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.
For the slightly tricky intro and other sections without vocals, try skipping them at first when you play.
In the vocal sections, provide accompaniment with single notes or chords; once you’re comfortable, break up the chords into an arpeggio-style pattern.
Some passages have quick notes, but if you listen closely to the original and practice slowly, you’ll be fine.
Practice a lot and try delivering your feelings of gratitude to someone!
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
A signature song by Masaki Suda with a charming, retro atmosphere that even evokes Showa-era kayōkyoku.
It’s a classic covered by many artists, including Kenshi Yonezu, who wrote and composed it.
When playing the chorus, try performing the right-hand melody just a touch slower—it may feel more natural.
Basically, the beat is driven by half notes and quarter notes, but keeping eighth notes pulsing in your head preserves the original feel.
Once you’re comfortable, you might try occasionally playing eighth notes with your left hand as well.