Hit Japanese songs from 1993: recommended classics and popular tracks
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From among the many classic and popular songs that colored the J-POP hit charts of 1993 (Heisei 6), we’ve selected hit tracks recommended by our studio staff.
A nostalgic playlist representing the golden age of J-POP.
Japanese hit songs of 1993 (1–10)
As I love and as I please, you’re the only one I won’t hurt.B’z
At the same time that it became B’z’s biggest hit, it achieved an astonishing level of success, including four consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Its long title also became a talking point.
Precisely because B’z is known for rarely appearing in the media, their flashy live shows are something you’d want to see at least once.
Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo
This song, which became a big hit as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Under One Roof,” is based on Kazuo Zaitsu’s own experience of a broken heart, and the lyrics reflect the lived-in feel of cohabitation.
Although it’s about heartbreak, it’s a song that makes you feel positive—ready to work hard and move forward toward a new life.
If only I had held you tighterWANDS
This is WANDS’ biggest hit, released when they debuted as a three-man band.
It came out in 1992, continued to chart for a long time, and became a million-seller the following year, in 1993.
Its refreshing vocals and soaring high notes are instantly appealing, and the track showcases the remarkable singing ability of the vocalist, Sho Uesugi.
TearsX JAPAN
This is X JAPAN’s smash-hit ballad that reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It was later revealed that YOSHIKI, a member of the band who wrote the lyrics, penned them in memory of his late father.
Toshi’s soaring vocals and the heartrending melody, true to the song’s title, bring listeners to tears.
It’s a very beautiful ballad.
Don’t give upZARD
It’s ZARD’s biggest hit and the song that raised the band’s profile.
It has become customary for all the performers to join in a mass sing-along as the charity marathon nears its finish during NTV’s annual 24-Hour Television “Love Saves the Earth.” Even now, it continues to be sung as an uplifting, energizing song.