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[Hidden Gem] Japanese Songs You'll Want to Share with Someone Right Now

Beyond the trendy songs you often hear on TV or around town, and the tracks tied in with dramas or anime that everyone knows, there are also hidden gems—songs from before an artist got big or tracks without any tie-ins.

This time, we’ll introduce those hidden masterpieces that are especially popular among the artists’ fans.

Many of these songs don’t get much TV exposure, but they’re well-known among fans—once you listen, you’re sure to get hooked! If you haven’t been exploring or adding new music lately and want something fresh to listen to, this is for you.

I hope you find a new favorite track!

Playlist

[Hidden Gem] Japanese Songs You'll Want to Share with Someone Right Now
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1eastI am today as well.Vaundy
I am today as well.Vaundyplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Vaundy that portrays inner conflict
2eastMorning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Depicting the hopes and anxieties of starting a new life in spring
3eastmainspringMrs. GREEN APPLE
mainspringMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s hidden gem “Zenmai”
4eastEven so, onlymiwa
Even so, onlymiwaplay_arrow
miwa’s clear, translucent singing voice deepens the drama’s worldview
5eastI’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru
I'm crazy about youUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Resonates in my heart with Hikaru Utada’s love songs
6eastsomeoneikimonogakari
someoneikimonogakariplay_arrow
An encouraging pop song with hope as its theme
7eastTheory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS
Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPSplay_arrow
RADWIMPS songs with themes of human relationships
8eastThe holeKing Gnu
The holeKing Gnuplay_arrow
Introduction to King Gnu’s masterpiece “The hole”
9eastLOVE & JOYNishino Kana
LOVE & JOYNishino Kanaplay_arrow
An upbeat song that lifts your spirits
10eastChronostasiskinoko teikoku
Chronostasiskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
Kino no Teikoku’s song gains renewed attention thanks to a film
11eastGrapefruit MoonTOMOO
Grapefruit MoonTOMOOplay_arrow
A song that depicts the growth from youth to adulthood
12eastindigoSukima Suichi
indigoSukima Suichiplay_arrow
Ai, which depicts the sorrow of heartbreak, captivates many listeners.
13eastAliensKirinji
AliensKirinjiplay_arrow
Kirinji’s sophisticated urban classic
14easttremoloRADWIMPS
tremoloRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Introducing RADWIMPS’ hidden gems
15eastMIOaimyon
MIOaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon, a friend-loving ballad song
16eastAs a personSUPER BEAVER
As a personSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
Introduction to SUPER BEAVER's captivating songs
17eastto cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI
to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKIplay_arrow
A heartwarming song where love and longing for a precious person intertwine
18eastMake it into a bouquet.wacci
Make it into a bouquet.wacciplay_arrow
A moving song filled with gratitude for someone special
19eastIt’ll surely be okay.Little Glee Monster
It’ll surely be okay.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster's poignant classic
20eastKasanaru KisekiKAN＋Hata Motohiro
Kasanaru KisekiKAN＋Hata Motohiroplay_arrow
A miraculous collaborative composition born from the talents of two people
21eastWhen singing a songHoshino Gen
When singing a songHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s sincere message song
22eastLet’s go look for stardust againfukumimi
Let's go look for stardust againfukumimiplay_arrow
A classic 1999 song by Fukumi(mi). A love song that reexamines love and life.
23eastA late breakfast on a gentle afternoonHata Motohiro
A late breakfast on a gentle afternoonHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A heart-touching ballad by Motohiro Hata
24eastequalOfisharu Higedan Dism
equalOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
My heart is gently embraced by a ballad from Higedan
25eastNight fishing is good.Sakanakushon
Night fishing is good.Sakanakushonplay_arrow
Sakanaction, a Queen-style complex arrangement
26easttrigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 46
trigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 46play_arrow
A Nogizaka46 song that supports life's choices
27eastSorrowful EkayanaYorushika
Sorrowful EkayanaYorushikaplay_arrow
A floating narrative that is liberated from loss
28eastumbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLE
umbrellaMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad about becoming an umbrella to protect the ones you love
29eastI don’t know you.Mrs. GREEN APPLE
I don't know you.Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE restart song
30eastYour portraitNakamori Akina
Your portraitNakamori Akinaplay_arrow
A hidden gem by Akina Nakamori that sings of a heartrending love
31eastcreamyama
creamyamaplay_arrow
Yama’s gentle singing voice and famous piano pieces
32eastLove SongStardust Revue
Love SongStardust Revueplay_arrow
Stardust Revue's Love Song
33eastUnfinished as it isOfisharu Higedan Dism
Unfinished as it isOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s lyrics that resonate with the heart
34eastSWEET TWEETOfisharu Higedan Dism
SWEET TWEETOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
A hidden gem by Official Hige Dandism
35eastTokyoKetsumeishi
TokyoKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s “Tokyo” is a cheer song for people heading from their hometowns to the big city.
36eastHugMrs. GREEN APPLE
HugMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s songs that empathize with feelings of loneliness
37eastRainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI
Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI’s early hidden masterpiece
38eastApril windElefanto Kashimashi
April windElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
'April Wind' is a pop and gentle song that marks a new frontier.
39eastLetterSHE’S
LetterSHE’Splay_arrow
A soul-stirring song that depicts growth through dialogue with oneself
40eastI can’t put it into words well.yuzu
I can't put it into words well.yuzuplay_arrow
A bittersweet love ballad that helps those who can’t express their feelings of love
41eastfilmHoshino Gen
filmHoshino Genplay_arrow
A gentle piece that stays close to the heart
42eastDream FireworksNovelbright
Dream FireworksNovelbrightplay_arrow
Street performance by the rock band Novelbright
43eastlate summerKinKi Kids
late summerKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays the poignancy of summer’s end
44eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that portrays the bonds of youth and the pursuit of dreams.
45eastIt’s a small worldKing Gnu
It's a small worldKing Gnuplay_arrow
The musical style and high level of musicianship of King Gnu
46eastLetterback number
Letterback numberplay_arrow
"Letter" by back number is a classic of gratitude.
47eastTwo wordsyuzu
Two wordsyuzuplay_arrow
A heartfelt message song by Yuzu
48eastFurther awayRemioromen
Further awayRemioromenplay_arrow
Remioromen Beijing Olympics theme song
49eastTwo HeartsMiura Daichi
Two HeartsMiura Daichiplay_arrow
The depth of love where two hearts become one
50eastScatter, Scatter, Fill (feat. Masaki Suda)Kimyō Reitarō
Scatter, Scatter, Fill (feat. Masaki Suda)Kimyō Reitarōplay_arrow
The Appeal of the Collaboration Song by Reitaro Strange and Masaki Suda
51eastSoarYU-KI
SoarYU-KIplay_arrow
YUKI “Mai Agare” to be released upon resuming activities
52eastshed skinaiko
shed skinaikoplay_arrow
A song about a woman trying to get over a heartbreak
53eastBecome a new meKumaki Anri
Become a new meKumaki Anriplay_arrow
Overcoming heartbreak and becoming a new me
54easttwo-flower blossomikimonogakari
two-flower blossomikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari’s famous song “Nirinbana”
55easteverlasting lampPEOPLE 1
everlasting lampPEOPLE 1play_arrow
A hidden gem by PEOPLE1. Beautifully portraying the confusion and inner conflicts of youth.
56eastSummer SaxophoneChizuru Kondo
Summer Saxophone Chizuru Kondoplay_arrow
A city pop classic that captures Chizuru Kondo’s summer
57eastbelovedRyokushokushakai
belovedRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
A love song of gratitude and affection for someone special
58eastSand Planet9mm Parabellum Bullet
Sand Planet9mm Parabellum Bulletplay_arrow
A 2007 release by 9mm with a retro guitar
59eastI’m beat.sumika
I'm beat.sumikaplay_arrow
A song that depicts winter memories and the bittersweetness of love
60eastNight of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
Mushroom Empire’s autumn nostalgic song
61eastCafe FlamingoAbe Yasuhiro
Cafe FlamingoAbe Yasuhiroplay_arrow
Yasuhiro Abe’s bossa nova song Cafe Flamingo
62eastLetterZORN
LetterZORNplay_arrow
A moving song themed around family love
63eastSteps Of LoveSing Like Talking
Steps Of LoveSing Like Talkingplay_arrow
Debuted in 1988, a skilled male trio
64eastWhen I think of youTOKIO
When I think of youTOKIOplay_arrow
TOKIO's 15th release, double A-side single, released in 1999
65eastOH MY LOVEZARD
OH MY LOVEZARDplay_arrow
ZARD’s hidden gem “OH MY LOVE”
66eastcurfew violationKetsumeishi
curfew violationKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi's hidden gem 'Breaking Curfew'
67eastYawning LetterHinatazaka46
Yawning LetterHinatazaka46play_arrow
Hinatazaka46’s love song, sung by Color Chart
68eastA Chronicle of Struggles with SortingBUMP OF CHICKEN
A Chronicle of Struggles with SortingBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A classic song released in 2010, themed around the courage to chase your dreams
69eastWhen the sadness has driedTHE NOVEMBERS
When the sadness has driedTHE NOVEMBERSplay_arrow
Introducing THE NOVEMBERS' soothing songs
70eastumbilical cordSOFFet
umbilical cordSOFFetplay_arrow
SOFFet’s seventh single expressing gratitude to their mother
71eastRough MakerBUMP OF CHICKEN
Rough MakerBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Rough Maker, a hidden gem
72eastMeguro Rivermiwa
Meguro Rivermiwaplay_arrow
miwa’s “Meguro River” is a heartwarming song.
73eastFight Songarashi
Fight Songarashiplay_arrow
Arashi’s positive, pop-style cheer song
74eastFOR HiMBiSH
FOR HiMBiSHplay_arrow
An emotional and passionate love song by BiSH
75eastteddy bearHamasaki Ayumi
teddy bearHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s song about thinking of her father
76eastEnd the worldHarukamirai
End the worldHarukamiraiplay_arrow
A punk rock song that poignantly portrays a parting from a loved one
77eastMAJICdawgss
MAJICdawgssplay_arrow
MAJIC is mellow, stylish Japanese pop
78eastmirrorHakubi
mirrorHakubiplay_arrow
A popular song loved since before Hakubi’s debut
79eastCrazy CrazyHoshino Gen
Crazy CrazyHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s classic song, a Crazy Cats homage piece
80eastGemini GraffitiKirinji
Gemini GraffitiKirinjiplay_arrow
A masterpiece song that showcases Kirinji’s charm
81eastLiarKIDS
LiarKIDSplay_arrow
A classic song about kids’ springtime farewells
82eastsky blueGARNET CROW
sky blueGARNET CROWplay_arrow
GARNET CROW’s 2002 album track
83eastAfter the rain, on the asphalt, in my new shoesGO!GO!7188
After the rain, on the asphalt, in my new shoesGO!GO!7188play_arrow
Dashing through after the rain in brand-new shoes
84eastnewspaperNakamura Emi
newspaperNakamura Emiplay_arrow
A song that portrays the analog charm of Nakamura Emi
85eastmonologueThe Back Horn
monologueThe Back Hornplay_arrow
The lonely, emotion-filled songs of THE BACK HORN
86eastRabbit DASH→Pia-no-jaC←
Rabbit DASH→Pia-no-jaC←play_arrow
Recommended Pieces for Pia-no-jaC Performance Technique
87eastSha-la-latsuji ayano
Sha-la-latsuji ayanoplay_arrow
Ayano Tsuji, Southern cover song
88eastforget-me-notNOKKO
forget-me-notNOKKOplay_arrow
Nokko’s ethereal song “Forget-me-not”
89eastslow danceSuneo Heā
slow danceSuneo Heāplay_arrow
Suneo Hair’s beautiful-melody rock
90eastThe florist’s daughterFujifaburikku
The florist’s daughterFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A hidden gem from Fuji Fabric's early days
91eastWinter IllusionAcid Black Cherry
Winter IllusionAcid Black Cherry
Acid Black Cherry’s hidden gem “Fuyu no Maboroshi” (Winter Illusion)
92eastCrimson at duskASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Crimson at duskASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s hidden gem B-side
93eastbirds (in 2022)DISH//
birds (in 2022)DISH//play_arrow
Introducing DISH//'s hidden gem song, 'birds'
94eastOnce…EGO-WRAPPIN’
Once...EGO-WRAPPIN'play_arrow
EGO-WRAPPIN’s song about an adult breakup
95eastAll LightTokyo No.1 soulset feat. Harada Ikuko
All LightTokyo No.1 soulset feat. Harada Ikukoplay_arrow
The color of guest vocalist Ikuko Harada remains unwavering.
96eastLONELY NIGHTStofubeats
LONELY NIGHTStofubeatsplay_arrow
tofubeats lonely night song
97eastspectatingRin to shite Shigure
spectatingRin to shite Shigureplay_arrow
Introduction to the emotional rock songs of Ling tosite sigure
98eastOn the night when the stars disappearedAimer
On the night when the stars disappearedAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s ethereal ballad song
99eastA Restless Stirring of YouthAwesome City Club
A Restless Stirring of YouthAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
City pop winter songs are masterpieces
100eastYouth Changing RoomKarin.
Youth Changing RoomKarin.play_arrow
Karin.’s popular songs with a million plays
101eastsnow-white moonKinKi Kids
snow-white moonKinKi Kidsplay_arrow
Introducing KinKi Kids' hidden gem, 'Snow-White Moon'
102eastGET UPScoobie Do
GET UPScoobie Doplay_arrow
Singing about the importance of living positively in a funky song
103eastPoem of HappinessUru
Poem of HappinessUruplay_arrow
Uru’s clear, translucent singing voice is captivating.
104eastBoiling point: 36°Ceastern youth
Boiling point: 36°Ceastern youthplay_arrow
Recommended Song by eastern youth: Boiling Point 36°
105eastGentle LifeKaneko Ayano
Gentle LifeKaneko Ayanoplay_arrow
A hidden gem whose charm lies in Kaneko Ayano’s unadorned singing voice
106eastWinter-colored Girlsumurūsu
Winter-colored Girlsumurūsuplay_arrow
Sumurusu's signature song, Fuyuiro Girl
107eastflowerKōda Kumi
flowerKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Introducing Kumi Koda’s hidden gem “flower”
108eastWhat should I call this throbbing?wasureranneeyo
What should I call this throbbing?wasureranneeyoplay_arrow
WASUREN-NEEYO's new song: rock filled with hope and wistfulness
109eastlilacBLANKEY JET CITY
lilacBLANKEY JET CITYplay_arrow
Introduction to Lilac by BLANKEY JET CITY
110eastUntitled TodayHirai Dai
Untitled TodayHirai Daiplay_arrow
A moving song that celebrates the small joys of everyday life
111eastIngot of Pure Lovetuki.
Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.play_arrow
A love song that expresses the essence of love
112eastWings Named YouKobukuro
Wings Named YouKobukuroplay_arrow
Introducing Kobukuro’s hidden gem of a song
113eastBecause you are hereayaka
Because you are hereayakaplay_arrow
A bright hidden gem from the second album
114eastSoap Bubble DaysAqua Timez
Soap Bubble DaysAqua Timezplay_arrow
The Appeal of Aqua Timez’s Breakup Song “Soap Bubble Days”
115eastrays of lightB’z
rays of lightB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s songs become a guiding principle in life
116eastEx-BoyfriendCrystal Kay
Ex-BoyfriendCrystal Kayplay_arrow
Crystal Kay's heartrending love song
117eastI Can HearDISH//
I Can HearDISH//play_arrow
Introducing the appeal of DISH//, the dance-rock band led by Takumi Kitamura
118eastEven now… because I still love you.Every Little Thing
Even now... because I still love you.Every Little Thingplay_arrow
Hidden gem songs by Every Little Thing
119eastcanaryGLAY
canaryGLAYplay_arrow
GLAY songs that remind me of my hometown in the cold season
120eastfingertipsGRAPEVINE
fingertipsGRAPEVINEplay_arrow
GRAPEVINE's genius slow rock masterpiece
121eastChristmas Eve RAPKICK THE CAN CREW
Christmas Eve RAPKICK THE CAN CREWplay_arrow
KICK THE CAN CREW’s Christmas song
122eastShutting from the skyL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Shutting from the skyL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
An early signature song by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel
123eastit’s just loveMISIA
it's just loveMISIAplay_arrow
Introduction to MISIA's soulful masterpieces
124eastSong of LovePsycho le Cému
Song of LovePsycho le Cémuplay_arrow
Psycho le Cému’s debut song “Ai no Uta”
125eastGood Luck in Summer and AutumnRA MU
Good Luck in Summer and AutumnRA MUplay_arrow
RA MU’s classic song “Good Luck in Summer and Autumn”
126eastOrangeSMAP
OrangeSMAPplay_arrow
Lion Heart coupling song
127eastSpring PhantomSuperfly
Spring PhantomSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly’s heartrending love songs that heal a broken heart
128eastquagmireZAZEN BOYS
quagmireZAZEN BOYSplay_arrow
ZAZEN BOYS’ complex and groovy rock
129eastpinkaiko
pinkaikoplay_arrow
aiko’s hidden gem “Momoiro”
130eastmilkchelmico
milkchelmicoplay_arrow
A chelmico song that’s relaxing and soothing
131eastChibi ○○aimyon
Chibi ○○aimyonplay_arrow
A masterpiece for her debut single by Aimyon that sings of a venom-tinged reality.
132eastto clear up; to become clear (e.g., weather clearing)atarayo
to clear up; to become clear (e.g., weather clearing)atarayoplay_arrow
Atarayo’s second digital single
133eastTwo sides of the same coinyuzu
Two sides of the same coinyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s hidden gem movie theme song
134eastsparklergagaga supi
sparklergagaga supiplay_arrow
Remembering my youth with Gagaga SP’s classic “Senkou Hanabi.”
135eastUnrequited love is fineGōruden Bonbā
Unrequited love is fineGōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
Golden Bomber's love song
136eastSmoke of LoveChatto Monchī
Smoke of LoveChatto Monchīplay_arrow
Chatmonchy's first single of love songs
137eastShekebon!Bikkeburanka
Shekebon!Bikkeburankaplay_arrow
Vickeblanka is rising in popularity
138eastlonging; yearning; admirationmakaroni enpitsu
longing; yearning; admirationmakaroni enpitsuplay_arrow
An Encouraging Ballad by Macaroni Enpitsu
139eastTo the next eraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
To the next eraSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibuplay_arrow
A beautiful masterpiece released in 2011
140eastdivaNakajima Miyuki
divaNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Popular songs from the album “Kansui-gyo”
141eastSurely!Nakamura Kaho
Surely!Nakamura Kahoplay_arrow
Kaho Nakamura’s magical musical world
142eastGentle PhilosophyTomita Labo feat. Shiina Ringo
Gentle PhilosophyTomita Labo feat. Shiina Ringoplay_arrow
Collaborative song by Tomita Lab and Sheena Ringo
143eastSentimentalToki Asako
SentimentalToki Asakoplay_arrow
Asako Toki’s Mysterious Jazz-Pop
144eastIsn’t it okay to have tried your best?Ōhara Sakurako
Isn't it okay to have tried your best?Ōhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Ohara Sakurako's gentle cheer song
145eastThe summer you gave meOku Hanako
The summer you gave meOku Hanakoplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song written by Hanako Oku for a film
146eastsunglassesUtada Hikaru
sunglassesUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada’s mature lyrics and musicality
147eastripeieiri reo
ripeieiri reoplay_arrow
A love song that wants to feel spring with you
148eastIt was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshi
It was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic, it was all you.
149eastA cheer for youYamane Yasuhiro
A cheer for youYamane Yasuhiroplay_arrow
Yasuhiro Yamane’s hidden gem “YELL o Kimi ni”
150easteclairOkazaki Taiiku
eclairOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
Okazaki Taiiku’s youth song
151eastEvenly spaced along the Kamo RiverOkazaki Taiiku
Evenly spaced along the Kamo RiverOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
A rock song brimming with the everyday life of Kyoto
152eastANNIVERSARYMayo Okamoto
ANNIVERSARY Mayo Okamotoplay_arrow
Mayo Okamoto’s anniversary song that expresses gratitude on a special day
153east(E)naOkamura Yasuyuki
(E)naOkamura Yasuyukiplay_arrow
The Appeal of Yasuyuki Okamura’s Signature Song “(E)na”
154eastin the skyKudō Shizuka
in the skyKudō Shizukaplay_arrow
Shizuka Kudo's single coupling songs
155eastThe Wind of BeginningsHirahara Ayaka
The Wind of BeginningsHirahara Ayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka Hirahara's anime theme song
156eastFireworks MagicAnsako
Fireworks MagicAnsakoplay_arrow
Anzako’s love song “The Magic of Fireworks”
157eastOne piece of musicMurata Kazuhito
One piece of musicMurata Kazuhitoplay_arrow
Introducing representative songs of 80s city pop
158eastVertical Writing RainToukyou Sukaparadaisu Ookesutora feat. Chuunou Yoshie
Vertical Writing RainToukyou Sukaparadaisu Ookesutora feat. Chuunou Yoshieplay_arrow
A heartrending classic by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Yoshie Nakano
159eastIn the rainy cityMatsutōya Yumi
In the rainy cityMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece encouraged by his dahlias
160eastBefore I knew it, you were there.Matsuura Aya
Before I knew it, you were there.Matsuura Ayaplay_arrow
Aya Matsuura's 17th single
161eastinvitationShibasaki Kou
invitationShibasaki Kouplay_arrow
Feel the freshness with Kou Shibasaki’s summer track “invitation”
162eastThe DayShimizu Shota
The DayShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu sings about his resolve to spend his whole life with someone precious to him
163eastA melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota
A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Shota Shimizu’s 20th single singing about love
164eastThe Wind, the Clouds, and MeKumagai Sachiko
The Wind, the Clouds, and MeKumagai Sachikoplay_arrow
Sachiko Kumagai's hit songs used as TV drama theme songs
165eastBecome a shadowTanaka Yuri
Become a shadowTanaka Yuriplay_arrow
Blu-Swing vocalist covers a song by Yumi Matsutoya
166eastThe Last NightAikawa Nanase
The Last NightAikawa Nanaseplay_arrow
Aikawa Nanase’s hidden gem that depicts a breakup
167eastTangerine-Colored Summer VacationFukuyama Masaharu
Tangerine-Colored Summer VacationFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
A nostalgic summer-like song by Masaharu Fukuyama
168eastPlastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya
Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
City pop, Mariya Takeuchi’s signature song
169eastBlue JasmineYonezu Kenshi
Blue JasmineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A love song that says everything will be okay as long as you’re here
170eastGo Go Ghost ShipYonezu Kenshi
Go Go Ghost ShipYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Introduce Kenshi Yonezu’s song “Go Go Ghost Ship.”
171eastsummer visitKahara Tomomi
summer visitKahara Tomomiplay_arrow
Tomomi Kahala achieves million sales
172eastLetter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko
Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maikoplay_arrow
A moving song that expresses gratitude to one's parents
173eastBe StrongNishino Kana
Be StrongNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino expresses a strong resolve to get over a broken heart
174eastLIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTIONNishino Kana
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTIONNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A song by Kana Nishino that likens love to a romance movie
175eastYou and ISuzuki Ranran
You and ISuzuki Ranranplay_arrow
Ranran Suzuki performed a song composed by Epo on Ponkickies.
176eastStalker’s Song: 3rd Block, Your HouseAbe Mao
Stalker's Song: 3rd Block, Your HouseAbe Maoplay_arrow
Abe Mao’s hidden gem: a stalker song
177eastsecret baseTakahata Kozue
secret baseTakahata Kozueplay_arrow
A single by Kozue Takada that evokes nostalgia
178eastdizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro
dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiroplay_arrow
Chihiro Onitsuka’s ‘Memai’ is a love song of quiet despair
179eastin ordinary wordsWANDS
in ordinary wordsWANDSplay_arrow
Introducing WANDS’ heartbreak songs
180eastspring breezeyuzu
spring breezeyuzuplay_arrow
A spring song collaboration between Yuzu and Taro Hakase
181eastWhistleMoriguchi Hiroko
WhistleMoriguchi Hirokoplay_arrow
Hiroko Moriguchi's single “Whistle”
182easta little waltzDREAMS COME TRUE
a little waltzDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
A pop masterpiece by DREAMS COME TRUE
183eastA person who loves springGLAY
A person who loves springGLAYplay_arrow
A love song that journeys through the four seasons starting from spring
184eastOnly by livingKiroro
Only by livingKiroroplay_arrow
Expressing the importance of living through Kiroro’s hidden gem
185eastBe…Ms. OOJA
Be…Ms. OOJAplay_arrow
Ms.OOJA's 2012 single
186eastBlue SpringRADWIMPS
Blue SpringRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A youthful first-album track by RADWIMPS
187eastcotton candyback number
cotton candyback numberplay_arrow
Buck Number's unrequited love song
188eastSing of springback number
Sing of springback numberplay_arrow
A hidden gem by back number
189eastcarpaimyon
carpaimyonplay_arrow
The appeal of Aimyon’s heartbreak song “Koi”
190eastI’m going to see you on the last train.Chōkyūmei
I’m going to see you on the last train.Chōkyūmeiplay_arrow
Chyi Yu Mei’s classic song, Love on the Last Train
191eastremainingYoshizawa Kayoko
remainingYoshizawa Kayokoplay_arrow
A signature song by Kayoko Yoshizawa. Its lyrics and vocals are captivating.
192eastkaleidoscopeOkumura Aiko
kaleidoscopeOkumura Aikoplay_arrow
Aiko Okumura's retro song in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku
193eastswallowYamazaki Masayoshi
swallowYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
Depicting life in the city and feelings for one’s hometown
194eastMove forward, you slacker.Saitō Kazuyoshi
Move forward, you slacker.Saitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Kazuyoshi Saito with a perfect laid-back vibe
195eastRainHata Motohiro
RainHata Motohiroplay_arrow
About the theme song Rain from The Garden of Words
196eastSeagull Townchiaki naomi
Seagull Townchiaki naomiplay_arrow
Chiaki Naomi’s heartrending classic song
197eastAs Scheduled by Chance (with ASKA)KAN
As Scheduled by Chance (with ASKA)KANplay_arrow
A collaboration song by KAN and ASKA. Co-written and composed.