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A wonderful, moving song

A hidden gem known only to those in the know. A great J-pop/Japanese song.

Music has a mysterious power that warms the heart and gives us energy for tomorrow.

Aimer’s soul-stirring vocals and aiko’s gentle high tones,

The driving, exhilarating melodies of [Alexandros]. A collection of heartfelt songs infused with a range of emotions—joy of living, the bittersweet pain of heartbreak, and the bonds of friendship. This time, we’ll introduce some hidden gems among these tracks that haven’t often been in the spotlight. Here are exquisite, lesser-known songs that will stay close to your heart and sometimes give you a gentle push forward.

A hidden gem known only to those in the know. Great J-Pop songs (21–30)

Good nightaiko

aiko - “Good Night” music video
Good nightaiko

A hidden gem by Aiko, who has become one of Japan’s leading artists with her gentle high-tone voice that seems to resonate endlessly and her charming vocals.

It’s a heartbreak ballad about reminiscing on the happy days spent with a lover who is now far away.

CreepHypCreepHyp

CreepHyp – Orange
CreepHyp KurīpuhaiPu

A signature song by the rock band CreepHyp, whose memorable high-tone vocals and distinctive musical worldview have made them popular, especially among younger generations.

This acclaimed ballad reminds us that the ordinary days spent with someone we love are, in fact, irreplaceable moments.

A beautiful sky comes suddenly one dayWOMCADOLE

[MV] WOMCADOLE / A Beautiful Sky, All of a Sudden One Day
A beautiful sky comes suddenly one dayWOMCADOLE

A signature song by WOMCADOLE, a rock band celebrated for their powerful vocals that let emotions flow naturally and for their strongly message-driven tracks.

It’s a masterpiece infused with a powerful conviction that the time we are living right now is anything but a given.

Dance at Nightfurenzu

A signature song by Friends, an artist whose familiar, sing-along vocals and subtly gentle tunes have won popularity across generations.

It’s a hidden gem that sets overflowing feelings for a beloved person to a catchy rhythm.

I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL

LEGO BIG MORL “I Wish You Were Here” Music Video
I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL

A signature song by LEGO BIG MORL, an artist beloved by music fans for breathtakingly beautiful vocals and delicate high tones.

It’s a hidden gem of a ballad, filled with regret and heartache over no longer being able to meet someone you love.

Close your eyesHirai Ken

Hitomi wo Tojite – Ken Hirai (Full)
Close your eyesHirai Ken

A gem of a ballad suffused with the lingering ache of deep, bittersweet love.

Ken Hirai’s delicate, soul-stirring vocals beautifully convey the profound longing and sense of loss for a departed lover.

Sung with the purest feeling of closing one’s eyes and picturing the one you love, this work was released as a single in April 2004.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World,” it topped the Oricon year-end chart.

Its heart-piercing vocals and beautiful melody line make it a refined track for adults—perfect for a night drive or a quiet moment alone.

A lonely toothbrush.Sakuraba Yuuichirou

A hidden gem of a ballad sung by Yuichiro Sakuraba—played by Tomoya Nagase—in a smash-hit drama.

It’s a song in which he gazes at his own worn-down toothbrush and recalls the happy days spent with his lover; a masterpiece that stirs a poignant, aching feeling whenever you listen to it.