Timeless hit songs everyone knows across generations! Guaranteed crowd-pleasers that get everyone singing and pumped up.

Among the countless songs overflowing in Japan, what kind of songs are known by everyone, regardless of gender or generation?

We’ve gathered timeless classics that everyone—from children to the elderly—knows and can sing across generations!

Songs you’ve heard not just once, but over and over on TV or out in the city.

Songs you always sing when you go to karaoke.

Songs that colored your youthful days.

Theme songs from blockbuster dramas and movies.

Songs you’ll definitely recognize as soon as you hear them, even if you don’t know the title or artist, and more…

We’ll introduce songs that the whole family can enjoy—both listening to and singing!

Playlist

Timeless hit songs everyone knows across generations! Guaranteed crowd-pleasers that get everyone singing and pumped up.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The theme song of Your Name became a social phenomenon
2	Don’t give upZARD		A classic anthem for facing adversity
3	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s nostalgic summer youth song
4	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti’s signature song “Saudade”
5	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Cherry” is popular
6	MiracleGReeeeN		The Appeal and Popularity of GReeeeN’s Classic “Kiseki”
7	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		A powerful message song woven by Dreams
8	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		Evangelion theme song, popular karaoke tracks
9	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Tentai Kansoku” is a huge craze
10	StoryAI		AI's low-pitched singing ability gained popularity
11	Lovers AgainEXILE		Lingering feelings for a lover parted with in a winter city, and a wish to meet again
12	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The signature song “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” by Sandaime J Soul Brothers
13	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s signature love songs
14	Senbonzakura feat. Hatsune MikuKurousa-P		Hugely popular as a Vocaloid song and still loved today
15	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara's signature song "Donna Toki mo"
16	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP's popular song is trending
17	TouchInaba Hiroshi		A rock singer does a national anime theme song
18	Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu		A Southern All Stars classic that portrays summer love
19	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		A song that sings of the heartache of a long-distance relationship
20	survival dAnce 〜no no cry more〜TRF		A signature song by TRF and a pop hit that represents the Heisei era.
21	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s signature songs, messages of past, present, and future
22	Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi		Koda Kumi covers Cutie Honey
23	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” is a national anthem-level hit.
24	KanadeSukima Suichi		Sukima Switch’s “Kanade” is a classic breakup song.
25	Until the world endsWANDS		Iconic song of youth, a classic from SLAM DUNK
26	threadNakajima Miyuki		Encounters become a source of strength and lead to happiness
27	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Yo Hitoto’s Hanamizuki is a unrequited love song
28	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Himawari no Yakusoku is a tear-jerking masterpiece.
29	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s “Roman Hikō” is a timeless classic that transcends generations.
30	TemptationGLAY		A rock song by GLAY with outstanding irregular time signatures
31	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		A message song themed around love by Masaharu Fukuyama
32	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		A classic song that extols the importance of following one’s beliefs