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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 the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-pop songs (41–50)

Senbonzakura feat. Hatsune MikuKurousa-P

High Quality Audio – Senbonzakura [With Sheet Music] Piano – Piano/CANACANA

Senbonzakura feat. Hatsune MikuKurousa-P

Senbonzakura is a piece that every keyboardist wants to try playing at least once.

Released in 2011, it was produced by the Vocaloid producer Kurousa-P.

The flurry of sixteenth notes within its fast tempo gives it an exhilarating feel—satisfying both to play and to listen to.

The melody leaves a strong impression that sticks with the audience, which is another noteworthy point.

Because the tempo is so fast, you need to be careful not to drop any notes.

Until you’re comfortable, practice slowly so you can reliably hit every note.

Once you get used to it, watch out for rushing.

Aim to perform with both sparkle and a sense of exhilaration—like beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom.

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Easy Piano for Beginners! Carefully Selected Popular and New J-POP Songs (51–60)

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko

[A Must-See for Beginners] Easy Piano: A Cruel Angel’s Thesis – Neon Genesis Evangelion

A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yoko

The opening theme of the hugely popular anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.

Released in 1995 by Yoko Takahashi, this song is a quintessential anime track.

Even people who don’t know the anime have probably heard it, and many surely want to try playing it! The tempo is fast, though, and it can feel difficult just listening to it.

But if you start slowly and use a simplified arrangement, even beginners can play it without any problem.

For the accompaniment, you can make it sound cool just by switching patterns between parts—keep a steady pulse in the energetic sections, and let notes ring a bit in the more relaxed sections.

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Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko

Red Sweet Pea - Slowly (Beginner Piano Sheet Music), Showa Kayō (Showa-era Japanese pop)

Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko

Akai Sweet Pea, a hugely popular song by Seiko Matsuda, an idol who defined the 1980s.

Released in 1982, the lyrics were written by Takashi Matsumoto, the music composed by Yumi Matsutoya under the pen name Kureta Keiko, and the arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya.

The piano melody in the intro is particularly striking.

The original is set in the key of G, making it easy to play, but if you’d like it even simpler, you can switch to the key of C.

Its relaxed tempo also makes it nice for practicing without rushing.

Start by holding the accompaniment chords to practice, and once you’re comfortable, try playing the chords as arpeggios.

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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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rainbowSuda Masaki

[With Sheet Music] Niji (Rainbow) / Masaki Suda (Solo Beginner–Intermediate, For Beginners) Easy – Theme song of the movie “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2” [Piano Arrangement Sheet Music]

rainbowSuda Masaki

“Niji” is Masaki Suda’s fifth single, released in 2020.

It was selected as the theme song for the movie “STAND BY ME Doraemon 2” and ranked second on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.

If you learn about seven basic chords that are easy even for beginners to remember, you can play it, and since it’s a slow-tempo ballad, it’s an approachable challenge.

The accompaniment uses a standard ballad pattern with quarter notes, so you can apply it to other songs as well.

By all means, start by practicing “Niji”!

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MiracleGReeeeN

[Super Easy] GReeeeN’s “Kiseki” You Can Play in One Day [Slow Both Hands]

MiracleGReeeeN

Kiseki,” a song by GReeeeN released in 2008 and used as the theme for the drama ROOKIES.

For the left-hand accompaniment, start by practicing simple patterns like striking the chords or holding them.

Once you’re comfortable, try breaking up the chords and adding your own arrangement.

What often feels difficult is the slightly tricky interplay between the right-hand melody and rhythm.

At first, it’s a good idea to simplify the melody to make it easier to play.

If you start by practicing the tough rhythms at a slow tempo, you’ll gradually get used to them.

By the time you can play this piece, your sense of rhythm will have improved a lot!

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Bling-Bang-Bang-BornDJ matsunaga

[Piano for Beginners] Bling-Bang-Bang-Born Level 1 [Free Sheet Music with Do-Re-Mi Notation]

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornDJ matsunaga

If you want to play anison and are a beginner at the piano, “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” is highly recommended.

The song was composed by Creepy Nuts, a Japanese hip-hop duo consisting of DJ Matsunaga and R-Shitei, as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime Mashle: Magic and Muscles, the “Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc.” Its catchy, driving rhythm is addictive and will stick in your head after just one listen.

Because the track is rap-style, it features many repeated melodies and rhythms.

Although it’s uptempo, once you can play one phrase, you’ll find it easier to handle the other repeated sections—another point in its favor.

After you can play it slowly without mistakes, try gradually approaching the original tempo.

You’ll be able to play it all the way through in no time!

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