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.
Playlist
| Even beginners can play them easily on the piano! A curated selection of popular and latest J-POP songs. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | New EraAdo |  play_arrow | The movie “ONE PIECE FILM RE…” |
| 2east | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Tips for performing YOASOBI’s “Idol” |
| 3east | HeroYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI’s theme song for the anime “Frieren” |
| 4east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A three-piece band from Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Omoi… |
| 5east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | 3DCG animated film “STAND BY M…” |
| 6east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Vaundy... |
| 7east | Wind GodVaundy |  play_arrow | This song produced by Vaundy is from the drama '…' |
| 8east | To new loversback number |  play_arrow | Back Number from Gunma Prefecture has worked on... |
| 9east | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu |  play_arrow | Dance performance unit, New School… |
| 10east | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | This song by SEKAI NO OWARI is... |
| 11east | rootKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Stirring up a fresh whirlwind in the J-pop scene... |
| 12east | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | What catapulted Aimyon’s name to fame was… |
| 13east | Beautiful finsupittsu |  play_arrow | It earned 10.3 billion yen at the box office in 24 days since its release... |
| 14east | Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | As one of the quintessential sakura songs and as a graduation song… |
| 15east | A Cheer Song Dedicated to You ~YELL FOR YOU~HIPPY |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture, HI… |
| 16east | Dried flowersYuuri |  play_arrow | What led Yuri to become known by many people… |
| 17east | SPECIALZKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Stirring up a fresh breeze in Japan’s music scene… |
| 18east | Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu, who leads the J-pop scene, ... |
| 19east | Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN) |  play_arrow | For MISIA, this song marked the beginning of her 20th anniversary... |
| 20east | broad daylightKing Gnu |  play_arrow | A distinctive blend of piano technique and band sound… |
| 21east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | On NHK, during the Athens Olympics broadcast, the official te... |
| 22east | LeoYuuri |  play_arrow | An emotional song by Yuuri that depicts the bond with its owner from a dog’s perspective. |
| 23east | flameLiSA |  play_arrow | The blockbuster film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train… |
| 24east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The movie 'Confidence Man JP: The Romance'... |
| 25east | horizonback number |  play_arrow | There’s piano in back number’s songs… |
| 26east | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Since its release in 2004, ever since... |
| 27east | My Neighbor TotoroInoue Azumi |  play_arrow | From Studio Ghibli's work, My Neighbor Totoro... |
| 28east | DangerholicSnow Man |  play_arrow | The nine-member male idol group Snow Ma... |
| 29east | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | The rock band Saucy Dog in 2021... |
| 30east | catDISH// |  play_arrow | Performance on 'THE FIRST TAKE'... |
| 31east | chantAdo |  play_arrow | Ado, who is attracting attention as a young artist… |
| 32east | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A marriage-themed song that’s a staple at graduation ceremonies. Managing the tempo is important. |
| 33east | Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet |  play_arrow | MAN WITH A MISSION and m... |
| 34east | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The movie “Crayon Shin-chan: Bakauma! B… |
| 35east | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | The drama starring Kasumi Arimura, 'Chugaku Seito Nikki' (Junior High School Teacher), ... |
| 36east | Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | Lyrics by Ryoko Moriyama, composed by BEGIN, and... |
| 37east | FlowerFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from Okayama Prefecture, Fujii... |
| 38east | Carrying YouInoue Azumi |  play_arrow | “Carrying You” is from the 1986 Studio Ghibli film “… |
| 39east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | The main ... of the NHK morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo” |
| 40east | tapestrySnow Man |  play_arrow | The film starring group member Ren Meguro, ‘…’ |
| 41east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | Speaking of Yosui Inoue’s famous piano pieces, “Shōnen”... |
| 42east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A retro atmosphere that even feels like a Showa-era kayōkyoku song... |
| 43east | Kanata HarukaRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The theme song of director Makoto Shinkai’s film Suzume. |
| 44east | Biri MillionYuuri |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a heartwarming exchange between an old man and you… |
| 45east | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A heartbreakingly poignant melody that captivates the listener’s heart... |
| 46east | Family SongHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino's song that wishes for the happiness of his beloved family... |
| 47east | Senbonzakura feat. Hatsune MikuKurousa-P |  play_arrow | Senbonzakura is a popular song with a fast tempo. |
| 48east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | Released in 2008, the drama “ROO… |
| 49east | Always With MeKimura Yumi |  play_arrow | It held the record for the highest box office revenue in Japanese film history for many years... |
| 50east | Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS - Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? |
| 51east | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | From the hugely popular anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion”… |
| 52east | Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda, an idol who epitomized the 1980s... |
| 53east | LemonYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Shall we try playing a bittersweet love ballad? |
| 54east | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s “Harunohi” is from 2019… |
| 55east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Let's play Miyuki Nakajima's "Ito" on the piano |
| 56east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | Kome Kome Club’s first time reaching No. 1 on the Oricon chart… |
| 57east | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism Mixed Nuts Performance Guide |
| 58east | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s signature song produced by Noriyuki Makihara, “... |
| 59east | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the aching feelings of love for someone dear who has gone away |
| 60east | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | A masterpiece imbued with thoughts of peace and love |
| 61east | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornDJ matsunaga |  play_arrow | Piano Pieces for Beginners in Anime Songs |
| 62east | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A classic love song! Hikaru Utada’s “F…” |
| 63east | Odoru Pompoko RinOda Tetsurō |  play_arrow | Let's play 'Chibi Maruko-chan' songs on the piano |
| 64east | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | Beginner’s Guide to Playing “Makenaide” on Piano |
| 65east | Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shiina… with a stylish, jazzy vibe |
| 66east | Lupin the Third Theme ’78Ōno Yūji |  play_arrow | Lupin the Third’s theme is a cool anime song. |
| 67east | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s classic song “Haru yo, Koi” (Come, Spring). Nh... |
| 68east | rainbowSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | “Niji” is a song by Masaki Suda released in 2020... |
| 69east | Child of the devilHiguchi Ai |  play_arrow | TV anime Attack on Titan The Fin… |
| 70east | KICK BACKYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | KICK BACK, co-produced by Kenshi Yonezu and Daiki Tsuneta |
| 71east | Kaikai KitanEVE |  play_arrow | The opening theme song of Jujutsu Kaisen, “Kaikai Kitan.” |
| 72east | Ojamajo Carnivalike takeshi |  play_arrow | Let's play the theme song of Ojamajo Doremi |
| 73north_east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | Introduction to a piano arrangement sheet music for Spitz’s classic song “Cherry.” |
| 74south_east | for a long timeKiroro |  play_arrow | Kiroro’s Ballad of Gratitude |
| 75east | foreignerKUBOTA Saki |  play_arrow | Kyu… with a uniquely foreign-flavored melody that leaves a strong impression. |
| 76east | sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | It resonates in the heart as an anthem of support for those who chase their dreams. |
| 77east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C0jkZrq_Yms/default.jpg) play_arrow | A number brimming with the exhilarating feeling of flying through the sky... |
| 78east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) |  play_arrow | Kiri… in au’s “Santaro Series” commercials |
| 79east | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | Packed with a sense of speed and exhilaration, it makes the audience’s ears... |
| 80east | RYDEENYellow Magic Orchestra |  play_arrow | Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi… |
| 81east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima, who is beloved for her classic winter songs... |