A beautiful melody soothes the heart… Heisei-era ballad hit songs
The Heisei era, which includes the 1990s—often called the period when CDs sold more than at any other time in human history—gave birth to many hit songs.
In particular, many ballads continue to resonate with listeners’ hearts even as the times change.
With today’s revival boom, more young listeners are becoming interested in hearing the hit songs of that era.
So this time, we’re introducing ballad songs that were hits during the Heisei period!
If you grew up with them, they’ll feel nostalgic; if not, they’ll feel fresh.
Be sure to check them out!
Playlist
| A beautiful melody soothes the heart… Heisei-era ballad hit songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | HY’s heartrending heartbreak ballad, a movie theme song |
| 2east | Time goes byEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad reflecting on a love that has passed |
| 3east | EverythingMISIA | play_arrow | Theme song of 'Yamato Nadeshiko,' a moving masterpiece |
| 4east | Close your eyesHirai Ken | play_arrow | A poignant song—a masterpiece filled with feelings for someone precious. |
| 5east | HOWEVERGLAY | play_arrow | GLAY’s signature song, with heartrending lyrics and a beautiful melody |
| 6east | fragileEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | The poignancy of love and the warmth of human relationships |
| 7east | See you tomorrow.Every Little Thing | play_arrow | A gentle love song played on an acoustic guitar |
| 8east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s poignant love single “Sakura” |
| 9east | single bedSha ran Q | play_arrow | A Heisei-era masterpiece, with heartrending lyrics and a beautiful melody |
| 10east | Forever LoveX JAPAN | play_arrow | Masterpieces whose piano tones soothe the soul |
| 11east | UNSPEAKABLEEvery Little Thing | Expressing emotions that can't be put into words through song | |
| 12east | love letterEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece: a gentle ballad that soothes the heart |
| 13east | Song of LoveEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | A ballad with a gentle melody that resonates in the heart |
| 14east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu | play_arrow | An inspiring song that depicts the journey to glory |
| 15east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A classic Southern (Southern All Stars) hit: a song about an encounter that changes your life |
| 16east | PRIDEImai Miki | play_arrow | Miki Imai’s ballad of love and independence |
| 17east | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo | play_arrow | Hitoto Yo’s signature song “Hanamizuki,” a song of peace and love |
| 18east | threadNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that portrays the bonds between people |
| 19east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s classic: a gem of a ballad to listen to in winter |
| 20east | loadTHE toraburyū | play_arrow | A moving song about the pain of heartbreak and the happiness found in everyday life |
| 21east | Song of LoveKōda Kumi | play_arrow | A signature Kumi Koda song that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 22east | STARSNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s shocking debut single |
| 23east | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a cherished person |
| 24east | Can You Feel My LoveFull Of Harmony | play_arrow | Full Of Harmony's emotional R&B |
| 25east | When you’re by my sideKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | A grand love ballad, a song of gratitude and love |
| 26east | YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria | play_arrow | Hit ballads by Miliyah Kato and HY |
| 27east | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta | play_arrow | An inspiring song by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu |
| 28east | StoryAI | play_arrow | AI's masterpiece: a voice that resonates with the heart |
| 29east | sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children | play_arrow | A moving ballad that depicts meetings and partings |
| 30east | MelodyTamaki Kōji | play_arrow | Koji Tamaki’s heartwarming ballad |
| 31east | A piece of youKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | A ballad that reflects Tomomi Kahara’s heartrending emotions |
| 32east | FlowerORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad by ORANGE RANGE |
| 33east | Christmas songback number | play_arrow | A classic song that gently embraces feelings of love on a winter night |
| 34east | Night Sky (feat. HAZZY)miwa | play_arrow | A poignant collaborative ballad of love and farewell |
| 35east | powder snowRemioromen | play_arrow | Love in the snow, a timeless masterpiece filled with aching feelings |
| 36east | AitaiKato Miria | play_arrow | Depicting the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love |
| 37east | Last LoveKato Miria | play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice |
| 38east | Love is…Kato Miria | play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 39east | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | A Clumsy Love Story by Shonan no Kaze |
| 40east | crescent moonayaka | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the poignant feelings of a long-distance romance |
| 41east | Life is BeautifulHirai Dai | play_arrow | Conveying the beauty of life through a pleasant tone |
| 42east | budKobukuro | play_arrow | A moving song that celebrates a mother's love and bond |
| 43east | Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | A classic song by Hikaru Utada that portrays heartbreak |
| 44east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the feelings of winter love |
| 45east | Earthikimonogakari | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad of parting and reunion |
| 46east | Summer Days of 1993class | play_arrow | A ballad portraying the shift of feelings from friendship to romance |
| 47east | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | A signature song that sublimates emotions wavering between nihilism and hope |
| 48east | Robinsonsupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz’s 1995 signature song, Love and Solitude |
| 49east | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | A ballad depicting the pain of heartbreak and the glimmer of hope |
| 50east | Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | A song that warmly portrays feelings for a friend who has left their hometown |
| 51east | In a new cityImai Miki | play_arrow | A signature ballad by Miki Imai that gently portrays a turning point in life |
| 52east | Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | A smash hit song that portrays Kyoko Koizumi’s earnest feelings |


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