[Food Songs] Popular Japanese songs that use names of foods
When everyday familiar things are chosen as the subject of a song, it somehow makes us feel a sense of closeness all by itself.
If a song’s title or theme is food, it’s easier to picture, isn’t it?
This time, under the theme of Japanese music related to food, we’ve put together songs where the very title features food or drink, or the lyrics are connected to food!
From the latest hits to timeless classics and hidden favorites, please enjoy these J-POP gems that might just make your stomach growl.
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[Food Songs] Popular Japanese Songs That Use Food Names (61–70)
chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki
The talent of Hitoshi Matsumoto, who can write lyrics like these, truly knows no bounds.
With Downtown’s Masatoshi Hamada handling the main vocals, the renowned Noriyuki Makihara composing and doing the chorus, and, as mentioned, Hitoshi Matsumoto writing the lyrics, this song “Chicken Rice,” released in 2004 under the name “Masatoshi Hamada and Noriyuki Makihara,” is an unconventional Christmas song.
There’s not a single gag in it; it’s said that Makihara was moved to tears when he read the lyrics depicting episodes from Matsumoto’s own impoverished childhood.
Listening to it, you end up craving chicken rice—not turkey or cake.
By the way, younger listeners might find it odd that Hamada is the one singing, but he teamed up with Tetsuya Komuro in the 1990s and released a massive hit, so he delivers a truly commanding vocal performance here.
celeryYamazaki Masayoshi
Isn’t it a universally acclaimed classic? SMAP’s cover is well known, but Masayoshi Yamazaki’s original “Celery” is exceptional too.
It’s one of his signature works and famous as an early masterpiece.
I think everyone has heard the opening line at least once.
By the way, the reason he chose celery as the title is simply because it’s a vegetable people tend to either love or hate—there’s no special meaning behind it.
I want to eat ramen.Yano Akiko
Have you ever suddenly craved ramen in the middle of the night? The song “Ramen Tabetai” explores the inner conflict between knowing it might be bad for your body but still wanting to eat it.
The lyrics also portray how it feels when you’re in the mood for ramen, so many listeners will likely relate to those points.
Incidentally, the lyrics were conceived by the performer, Akiko Yano, when she herself wanted ramen late at night.
It’s an intriguing work that pairs an electronic music melody with the unexpected theme of ramen, so definitely give it a listen.
Uma-velousMONKEY MAJIK × Sandoicchiman
An unconventional collaboration between the rock band MONKEY MAJIK and the comedy duo Sandwichman! Released in 2018 under the name MONKEY MAJIK × Sandwichman, it’s an original theme song written for the variety show “Sand no Bonyari~nu TV.” The funky sound is downright cool, and the lyrics are packed with references to Sandwichman’s routines.
It’s a very unique piece.
sodasumika
A sweet-and-sour love song that likens the sight of soda bubbles popping and disappearing to feelings for someone special that keep overflowing.
It’s a track by the pop-rock band sumika, included on their second mini-album “I co Y,” released in 2014.
The crisp, refreshing sound is so quintessentially them.
It’s truly pleasant to listen to.
The bright arrangement and the slightly naive lyrics are a perfect match.
I feel like I’ll think of this song every time I drink soda.
MarshmallowOkuda Tamio
This was Tamio Okuda’s 10th single and was also used in a commercial.
The music video even features scenes parodying that ad.
It seems the song was created starting from the title, and a shocking truth is revealed at the very end of the lyrics.
Kaela Kimura’s cover of the song also drew attention.
Cold noodles for youKetsumeishi
This song, “Hiyashi Chuka for You,” included on the B-side of the hit single “Six Men and Women: A Summer Story,” seems like it could inspire a delicious dinner when paired with another B-side track, “Summer, Beer, and Rock ’n’ Roll.” Apparently, this song was created thanks to the “M-Topic” segment within the TV show Music Station.
The lyrics are packed with both a real recipe for making hiyashi chuka and affection for the one you love.
It’d be nice to make hiyashi chuka for your girlfriend while listening to it.