1991 Japanese Hit Songs | A collection of timeless classics loved across generations!
In 1991, when Japan was shaken as the bubble economy began to collapse, music continued to soothe people’s hearts amid anxieties about changing times, and a stream of hit songs was born.
In this article, we’re spotlighting Japanese songs that became hits in 1991! From timeless ballads cherished across generations, to positive anthems that encouraged the Japanese people, to poignant love songs that tug at the heart, we’ll cover a wide range.
Why not look back on “who you were back then” alongside these gem-like masterpieces?
Playlist
| 1991 Japanese Hit Songs | A collection of timeless classics loved across generations! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | ALONEB’z | play_arrow | A classic by B’z: a love ballad that colors loneliness |
| 2east | Legendary GirlMizuki Arisa | play_arrow | Ami Ozaki’s debut song is a big hit. |
| 3east | In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | A song about chasing dreams that portrays the struggles of youth |
| 4east | Don’t forget.DREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | A heartfelt DCT ballad that portrays the pain of parting |
| 5east | KISSPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | Iconic songs by PRINCESS PRINCESS from the ’90s |
| 6east | WILD HEAVENTMN | play_arrow | A rock love song racing through the night |
| 7east | Silent JealousyX(X JAPAN) | play_arrow | A masterpiece by X JAPAN that shifts from silence to a gallop |
| 8east | Somewhere in a distant townNagayama Miho | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad themed around Miho Nakayama’s long-distance love |
| 9east | Boy in the WindHikaru GENJI | play_arrow | A wistful song of youth shining in the wind |
| 10east | Goodbye, Summer DaysYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s youth ballad 'Niji' (Rainbow) |
| 11east | ETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~Moriguchi Hiroko | play_arrow | Hiroko Moriguchi’s Gundam theme song wishing for peace |
| 12east | GraduationWatanabe Misato | play_arrow | Misato Watanabe appeared in a Meiji Life (Meiji Seimei) commercial in April 1991... |
| 13east | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa | play_arrow | The hugely popular show starring Yuji Oda and Honami Suzuki... |
| 14east | I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | Back in 1991, female artists and idols... |
| 15east | LADY NAVIGATIONB’z | play_arrow | In March 1991, as B’z’s eighth single... |
| 16east | Love Train/We love the EARTHTMN | play_arrow | It’s a song by TMN led by Tetsuya Komuro. This… |
| 17east | BoyhoodInoue Yosui | play_arrow | Yosui Inoue has by now become a creator of “classic Japanese songs.” |
| 18east | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara, released in June 1991... |
| 19east | SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | Formed by high school classmates, with a distinctive singing voice... |
| 20east | It always starts with rain.ASKA | play_arrow | ASKA’s clear, translucent singing voice resonates deep in the heart. |
| 21east | PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki | play_arrow | A song that gives me courage because there’s a tomorrow |
| 22east | MetamorphosisKudō Shizuka | play_arrow | Gained popularity as a member of the Onyanko Club... |
| 23east | LOVE IS ALLTokunaga Hideaki | play_arrow | The classic song “Missing,” which portrays the universality of love |
| 24east | Love will winKAN | play_arrow | There’s nothing more perfect than this song title… |
| 25east | Just time girlKATSUMI | play_arrow | On re-listening, I was reminded of the AOR-style craftsmanship of the songs and the appeal of the high-pitched vocals. |
| 26east | BELIEVE IN LOVELINDBERG | play_arrow | A hugely popular rock band known for its female vocals... |
| 27east | Pathetic.Tonneruzu | play_arrow | The comedy duo Tunnels also had a major hit this year... |
| 28east | Neo Bravo!!Sazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | Southern All Stars sell more every year... |
| 29east | WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu | play_arrow | Here, at last, dance music is a single... |
| 30east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | I got a bit curious about this song, so I looked into it… |
| 31east | ZUTTOMariko Nagai | play_arrow | If you knew this female artist, 91… |
| 32east | A Love Song I Couldn’t SingOda Yūji | play_arrow | Yuji Oda, who is still active on the front lines as an actor, sa... |
| 33east | Memories of Kujukuri BeachMi-Ke | ![]() | By an idol group, the sort of Showa-era-style flat... |
| 34east | Eyes to me / He is a friendDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE have been active and selling for decades, and are such a... |
| 35east | JulianPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | Princess, a pioneer of all-female rock bands… |
| 36east | Goodbye, YesterdayTUBE | play_arrow | They’ve become completely established in people’s minds as a summer band… |
| 37east | GypsyKojima Misan | play_arrow | I learned about this female artist’s existence for the first time and… |
| 38east | Parody Song MedleyKamon Tatsuo | play_arrow | About the top 30 in the annual rankings with parody songs... |
| 39east | An uncool way of getting dumpedŌe Senri | play_arrow | Thinking that Senri Oe was also in ’91, it really makes me feel like… |
| 40east | Shake Hip!kome kome CLUB | play_arrow | This group called Kome Kome Club also has a long history of activity... |
| 41east | Silent EveKarashima Midori | play_arrow | Beloved across generations as a classic winter love song... |
| 42east | Soap bubbleNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Even Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, in the 1991 single sales records, … |
| 43east | Gingira ParadiseB.B. Kuīnzu | ![]() | It became popular from a kids’ show or an anime and turned into a hit... |
| 44east | I want to see you.sawada chikako | play_arrow | Chikaco Sawada, who sings about moist, mature love… |
| 45east | Futari Shizuka – from Tenkawa Legend Murder CaseNakamori Akina | play_arrow | These days, they’re treated pretty much like a legendary singer… |


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