[1995 Hit Songs] Masterpieces of Japanese music that colored the Heisei 7 (1995) music scene

When you think of hit songs from 1995, what tracks come to mind? It was a landmark year when the release of Windows 95 had all of Japan buzzing, and the music scene saw a wave of great songs across diverse genres.

In this article, we’ll introduce the hit songs of 1995—nostalgic for those who spent their youth in that era, and fresh-sounding for those born after.

Even if you didn’t hear them in real time, there are plenty you’ve probably encountered somewhere! Enjoy to the very end.

Playlist

[1995 Hit Songs] Masterpieces of Japanese music that colored the Heisei 7 (1995) music scene
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	wishB’z		B’z’s overwhelming musicality and powerful message
2	DESIRELUNA SEA		LUNA SEA’s overwhelmingly soul-stirring rock
3	Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children		A cheer song that likens the push-and-pull of love to a seesaw
4	masqueradeTRF		A classic hit produced by Tetsuya Komuro for TRF
5	Tears Sparkle☆supittsu		A classic song by Spitz that portrays the feelings of love on Tanabata
6	Body Feels EXITAmuro Namie		A signature song by Namie Amuro, a masterpiece that portrays the impulse to seek an exit.
7	I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi		Tomomi Kahala’s hit song, signature work, and debut
8	love me,I love youB’z		A masterpiece by B’z that contemplates human relationships
9	Because you were thereFIELD OF VIEW		FIELD’s youthful hit songs, heartwarming classics
10	【es】～Theme of es～Mr.Children		Singing of human frailty and the resolve to live
11	Overnight Sensation ~The times are in your hands~TRF		The appeal of TRF’s classic hit “EZ DO DANCE”
12	Only You ~Summer Heartbreak~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A 1995 heartbreak ballad, a famous song by Keisuke Kuwata
13	Look at the sky.Sha ran Q		Sharam Q’s “Sora” chosen as the image song for baseball broadcasts
14	Song of the TravelerNakajima Miyuki		Theme songs of TV dramas move society
15	MessageFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s refreshing classic that conveys the feelings of love.
16	What kind of good things?SMAP		SMAP’s classic song that depicts everyday happiness
17	Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu		A cheer song by Ulfuls, a classic that gives you energy
18	Sly womanSha ran Q		Sharan Q hit songs by Tsunku♂
19	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s debut song encourages people’s hearts.
20	I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi		A passionate love song from the Queen of Winter
21	LOVE PHANTOMB’z		Signature song by B’z, a powerful rock number
22	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		Popular singles by JUDY AND MARY
23	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s earthquake disaster charity song
24	Captivated by a shimmering momentMANISH		MANISH, Slam Dunk theme song
25	Tomorrow never KnowsMr.Children		Shocked by Mr. Children's high-pitched vocals
26	More, more…Shinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s nostalgic songs from her artist days
27	MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6		V6’s debut song is a volleyball cheering anthem
28	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s debut song, noted for its powerful shouts.
29	MAICCA ~ oh well / never mindEAST END × YURI		HIP HOP group makes first appearance at the Kōhaku (Red and White) music festival
30	For the futureDEEN		DEEN's 7th single, favored in the baseball world
31	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s best-selling signature song
32	suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW		FIELD OF VIEW poignant masterpiece
33	Let’s set a love trap.FUNK THE PEANUTS		FUNK THE PEANUTS, with Miwa Yoshida participating.
34	GOING GOING HOMEH Jungle with T		H Jungle with T's seaside theme song
35	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		Hamada and Komuro's Shocking Collaboration Song
36	MOTHERLUNA SEA		The title track of the 4th album is being released as a single.
37	We have a tomorrowSMAP		SMAP, theme song of Jinsei wa Jōjō da
38	Love CommunicationTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s 5th single track
39	Rumored KissTOKIO		TOKIO's 3rd single, a song from Kiteretsu Daihyakka
40	I’ve just gotta polish my heartTOKIO		I sang TOKIO’s upbeat theme song at full length for the first time.
41	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		It's TRF's biggest hit song.
42	An Uncompromising SummerTUBE		TUBE is a group with hot summer vocals
43	JUST COMMUNICATIONTWO-MIX		TWO-MIX, Gundam W theme song
44	Secret Night～It’s My Treat～WANDS		WANDS' best-selling single
45	SO YA NAWEST END×YUKI (from O.P.D.)		The Osaka-dialect version of DA.YO.NE surpassed the original song.
46	CANDY GIRLhitomi		hitomi’s signature song “LOVE 2000” became a long-running hit.
47	Robinsonsupittsu		Popular covered songs by Spitz
48	Only YouYuki Uchida (YUKI UCHIDA)		Yuki Uchida songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro
49	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Introduction to Maki Ohguro’s classic song “La La La”
50	sonOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s solo single, an elegant song
51	TRY ME ~Believe in Me~Amuro Namie/SUPER MONKEY’S		Namie Amuro 5th single
52	Riding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenji		The Toyota Corolla II commercial song. Kenji Ozawa was not involved.
53	PoisonHotei Tomoyasu		An upbeat song where Tomoyasu Hotei’s guitar stands out
54	thrillHotei Tomoyasu		Hotei Tomoyasu's difficult guitar techniques are amazing.
55	Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children		Charity song by Keisuke Kuwata and Mr.Children
56	They are lovers.Moritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka's lead single track
57	Hold my soulHimuro Kyosuke		A tear-jerking masterpiece from Kyosuke Himuro’s band-format performance
58	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama's smash hit, fast-paced song
59	regret; lingering attachment; reluctance to let goFuji Ayako		Fujii Ayako's representative enka song from 1995
60	I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go's deep feelings for his beloved
61	Longing ~A Broken-off Melody~X JAPAN		Legendary ballad by X Japan
62	I can’t see loveZARD		Representative song of ZARD's 15th single
63	Feel Like danceglobe		globe's debut song as a TV drama theme
64	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		Naomi Tamura's signature songs, appearance on Kōhaku
65	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		Noriko Sakai’s signature song appears on the Kōhaku lineup.
66	Hello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Lover		MY LITTLE LOVER 3rd single