Ken Hirai's classic and popular songs

Strawberry SexHirai Ken

STRAWBERRY SEX

It was featured in a commercial for Honda Motor Co.’s “That’s.” It’s a song that Ken Hirai himself likes, and it’s often performed at his concerts.

In addition to its pop melody, the lyrics—expressing freshness and warmth—make it an appealing dance tune.

When you smiledHirai Ken

♪ When You Smile (A Cappella) ☆ Ken Hirai ★ Photo Movie

It was used as an insert song in the serial TV drama “Setsunai ~TOKYO HEART BREAK~,” which aired locally on TV Asahi in the Kanto region starting in April 1998.

It’s a heartfelt track that conveys the idea that, for the sake of a loved one’s smile, you can live without fear.

It makes you feel you can believe in loving someone, even if you’re clumsy at it.

ElegyHirai Ken

Ken Hirai - Elegy

Released in January 2007, it is the theme song for the film Forbidden Love (R-15).

It’s a dark, morbid, decadent, and erotic sad love song that suits a film about intense, illicit affairs and a murder that occurs during a sexual encounter.

It was performed at the 58th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

I want to become stronger.Hirai Ken

♪ I Want to Be Strong ~ First Love (Hikaru Utada) ☆ Ken Hirai ★ 2002 Okinawa Ken’s Bar

This is the coupling track for the seventh single, “Love Love Love.” Released in 1998, Ken Hirai wasn’t popular at the time and it didn’t enter the Oricon charts.

It gradually gained recognition, and on December 20, 2007, it was covered by female singer-songwriter Ayaka at his Budokan concert.

NostalgiaHirai Ken

Ken Hirai “LIFE is… ~another story~” Music Video

It’s a song that sings of nostalgia and longing.

Ken Hirai’s beautiful, soaring vocals are a must-hear, evoking the warm scenes and atmosphere of family from childhood.

It’s a track that makes you realize that memories are never cold—they remain warm.