Resonates across generations! Hit songs that colored the Heisei era, perfect as BGM
From the 1990s to the 2000s—often called the era when CDs sold the most in J-pop history.
And the 2010s, when the Reiwa era began in 2019.
The Heisei era, which produced countless hit songs, feels both nostalgic and somehow quite recent, doesn’t it?
This time, we’re introducing songs released during the Heisei era that are perfect for background music.
We’ve gathered tracks that people across many generations are likely to know, so they’re great both for enjoying your alone time and for playing as a medley at events!
Playlist
| Resonates across generations! Hit songs that colored the Heisei era, perfect as BGM | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | LOVE MachineMōningu Musume. | play_arrow | Morning Musume’s smash hit song “LOVE Machine” |
| 2east | MiracleGReeeeN | play_arrow | The TV theme song became a huge hit as a chaku-uta (mobile ringtone). |
| 3east | PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH | play_arrow | RADIO FISH’s smash hit song becomes a social phenomenon |
| 4east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A classic by Southern, coloring the end of summer. |
| 5east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyong's summer love song, a heartrending masterpiece |
| 6east | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s signature song, “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” |
| 7east | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP | play_arrow | SMAP’s smash hit song, a timeless classic loved across generations |
| 8east | broad daylightKing Gnu | play_arrow | Signature songs of King Gnu, moving tracks |
| 9east | loveHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s classic song expresses the diversity of love and romance. |
| 10east | LemonYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | An inspiring theme song that honors love and light for those we have lost |
| 11east | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB | play_arrow | Kome Kome Club’s classic hit becomes a social phenomenon |
| 12east | HOWEVERGLAY | play_arrow | A classic GLAY song that portrays the wavering emotions of love |
| 13east | Christmas songback number | play_arrow | A popular song by back number that depicts a winter romance. |
| 14east | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s Demon Slayer theme song depicts hope and growth. |
| 15east | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children | play_arrow | Hit songs by Mr.Children that represent the Heisei era |
| 16east | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon | play_arrow | A heart-throbbing dance track by Sakanaction |
| 17east | Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS | play_arrow | The legendary classic song by Miho Nakayama & WANDS |


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