[J-Pop] A Collection of Japanese Songs with Difficult/Technical Guitar Parts [2026]
Guitarists who breeze through technical playing… so cool, right?
If you’ve found your way to this article, chances are you’ve been blown away by jaw-dropping tapping, cutting, or sweeping at some point.
This time, we’ve put together a list of Japanese songs with seriously challenging guitar parts.
From power-packed tunes by rock bands to acoustic numbers by solo guitarists, we’ve picked a wide range!
Will you discover that one track that hits you right in the heart?
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[Japanese Music] A Compilation of Japanese Songs with Difficult/Technical Guitar Parts [2026] (31–40)
Side by Side (feat. Char)Hotei Tomoyasu
An instrumental work that reunites two guitar legends after 19 years.
The thrilling guitar battle between Tomoyasu Hotei and Char sets the heart on edge.
While respecting each other’s styles, they sometimes respond in kind and sometimes elevate one another—their interplay is deeply moving.
Released in March 2025 as a pre-album track for GUITARHYTHM VIII, this piece can be seen as the culmination of the signature series that symbolizes Hotei’s solo career.
A must-listen gem for music fans.
Mythology Five Minutes After the WorldYūkei Ranpeiji
A track by the six-piece band Yukkei Rampage, formed to express in flesh-and-blood performance the worlds created by Vocaloid producer sasakure.UK.
Featured on their third album, ODYSSEY, it’s a number packed with technical musicality—jazz, fusion, and post-rock.
Every part is played by a virtuoso, so there are plenty of highlights, but elements like the tapped backing and the systematic guitar solo in the outro make it especially satisfying for guitar fans.
No matter which part you focus on, you can enjoy jaw-dropping playing—it’s a compelling, substantial listen.
EDENOshio Kotaro
Using advanced techniques like slapping and tapping, guitarist Kotaro Oshio crafts entire sonic worlds with just a single acoustic guitar.
This piece, included on his 16th album “PASSENGER,” offers a rich, full-bodied sound that’s hard to believe comes from only a guitar.
Guitar enthusiasts will appreciate how challenging it is to play melody, backing, and percussion simultaneously—and smoothly.
Beneath the gentle arrangement lies a wealth of intricate techniques, making it a deceptively serene yet highly demanding track.
In conclusion
Even when we say “technical guitar,” there are countless approaches and techniques, and the songs we’ve featured this time are quite diverse as well.
Have you found the outstanding guitarist you, as a guitar player, should aspire to? Be sure to listen while paying attention to the performers actually playing.