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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 play them easily on piano! Carefully selected popular and latest J-POP songs (31–40)

Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

Nada Sou Sou - Rimi Natsukawa, Ryoko Moriyama - Piano (Beginner)

Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi

The moving classic Nada Sou Sou, with lyrics by Ryoko Moriyama and music by BEGIN.

In 1998, Ryoko Moriyama included it on her album TIME IS LONELY, in 2000 BEGIN released it as a single, and in 2003 Rimi Natsukawa released her own single version.

You can play it easily even in the F key used in Rimi Natsukawa’s rendition, but if you want it even simpler, try practicing in the key of C.

The tempo is slow and relaxed, so you can take your time without rushing.

First, sustain single notes with your left hand and match them with the sung melody in your right hand.

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FlowerFuji Kaze

Hana / Fujii Kaze [Sheet Music Beginner] Easy but cool to play ♪ “My Favorite Flower” Hana Fujii Kaze

FlowerFuji Kaze

Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze hails from Okayama Prefecture.

He began learning piano at the age of three and drew attention by posting cover videos on YouTube.

His album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” released in May 2020, topped Billboard Japan’s Hot Albums chart.

This piece was written as the theme song for the drama “Ichiban Sukina Hana.” It features an R&B-inflected mid-tempo feel with piano and a simple band arrangement.

The lyrics, which explore self-discovery and the meaning of life, resonate with many listeners.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to play and recommended even for beginners at the piano.

Why not enjoy performing it while being soothed by its pleasant melody?

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Carrying YouInoue Azumi

"Carrying You" from Castle in the Sky (Laputa) by Joe Hisaishi [Piano Tutorial You Can Definitely Play Even as a Beginner! Learn via Video] Level: ☆☆

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.

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Thank youikimonogakari

[Thank You] Ikimono-gakari / Piano Easy / With Slow Version

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!

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tapestrySnow Man

Tapestry / Snow Man [Doremi sheet music with lyrics] Beginner-friendly slow and easy piano played Movie “My Happy Marriage” theme song Easy Piano Tutorial Snow Man Beginner

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.

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Even beginners can easily play these on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-pop songs (41–50)

BoyhoodInoue Yosui

"Shonen Jidai" by Yosui Inoue [Beginner-Friendly! Learn Piano with Video] Level: ☆☆

BoyhoodInoue Yosui

When it comes to Inoue Yosui’s piano masterpieces, “Shonen Jidai” (Boyhood) immediately comes to mind.

Released as a single in 1990, it was his biggest hit, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon singles chart.

If you want to enjoy piano more casually, the best place to start is by learning chords.

And this song is great for practicing them.

While the original “Shonen Jidai” is performed in the key of A, I recommend starting in G, which has fewer sharps.

Once you’ve practiced the chords, you can easily play the piece—solidly, too—by simply pulsing two to four chords in time with the melody.

Give it a try!

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Spot the differenceSuda Masaki

Machigai Sagashi – Masaki Suda [Piano Tutorial]

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.

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