[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	DESIRELUNA SEA		LUNA SEA’s overwhelmingly soul-stirring rock
2	Body Feels EXITAmuro Namie		A signature song by Namie Amuro, a masterpiece that portrays the impulse to seek an exit.
3	wishB’z		B’z’s overwhelming musicality and powerful message
4	Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children		A cheer song that likens the push-and-pull of love to a seesaw
5	masqueradeTRF		A classic hit produced by Tetsuya Komuro for TRF
6	Tears Sparkle☆supittsu		A classic song by Spitz that portrays the feelings of love on Tanabata
7	MessageFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s refreshing classic that conveys the feelings of love.
8	Because you were thereFIELD OF VIEW		FIELD’s youthful hit songs, heartwarming classics
9	Only You ~Summer Heartbreak~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		A 1995 heartbreak ballad, a famous song by Keisuke Kuwata
10	love me,I love youB’z		A masterpiece by B’z that contemplates human relationships
11	【es】～Theme of es～Mr.Children		Singing of human frailty and the resolve to live
12	Overnight Sensation ~The times are in your hands~TRF		The appeal of TRF’s classic hit “EZ DO DANCE”
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	What kind of good things?SMAP		SMAP’s classic song that depicts everyday happiness
16	I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi		Tomomi Kahala’s hit song, signature work, and debut
17	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s debut song encourages people’s hearts.
18	Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu		A cheer song by Ulfuls, a classic that gives you energy
19	Sly womanSha ran Q		Sharan Q hit songs by Tsunku♂
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		A popular song is loved by a wide range of generations through a commercial.
23	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		From the sharp guitar riff in the intro, and from that small body...
24	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		Earthquake disaster charity song, a heartwarming classic
25	Captivated by a shimmering momentMANISH		Slam Dunk theme song, fiery memories of youth
26	Tomorrow never KnowsMr.Children		A classic early Mr. Children song—moved by the vocal performance.
27	More, more…Shinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Nostalgic for Ryoko Shinohara's early masterpieces
28	MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLEV6		V6’s debut song chosen as the volleyball cheering anthem
29	For the futureDEEN		A popular single loved by professional baseball
30	MOTHERLUNA SEA		The album’s title track is a ballad
31	Love CommunicationTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s appeal and their influence on music
32	An Uncompromising SummerTUBE		A summer classic: TUBE’s passionate vocals
33	Secret Night～It’s My Treat～WANDS		Best-selling hit, a classic with three PV versions
34	MAICCA ~ oh well / never mindEAST END × YURI		EXILE’s first appearance at the Kōhaku (NHK New Year’s Song Festival), with hip-hop becoming mainstream
35	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		A representative DreaCom song, a masterpiece that influenced many.
36	suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW		Bittersweet masterpieces by disbanded bands, nostalgic commercial (CM) songs
37	Let’s set a love trap.FUNK THE PEANUTS		“FUNK The Peanuts” is a musical unit of Miwa Yoshida.
38	GOING GOING HOMEH Jungle with T		H Jungle with T's summer seaside song
39	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T		Best-selling songs sung by comedians
40	We have a tomorrowSMAP		A gentle SMAP classic that sings of hope
41	Rumored KissTOKIO		TOKIO's 3rd single, a song from Kiteretsu Daihyakka
42	I’ve just gotta polish my heartTOKIO		"Fly! Isami" theme song, TOKIO's 4th single
43	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		TRF's biggest hit sold 1.58 million copies.
44	JUST COMMUNICATIONTWO-MIX		TWO-MIX, Gundam W theme song, Minami Takayama
45	SO YA NAWEST END×YUKI (from O.P.D.)		Osaka dialect DA.YO.NE becomes a big hit
46	Longing ~A Broken-off Melody~X JAPAN		I want you to listen to X Japan’s legendary ballad.
47	CANDY GIRLhitomi		hitomi’s signature song “LOVE 2000” became a long-running hit.
48	Robinsonsupittsu		A classic by Spitz, with Kusano’s transparent vocals
49	Only YouYuki Uchida (YUKI UCHIDA)		Single songs by Yuki Uchida produced by TK
50	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s classic “La La La” — bright yet bittersweet
51	sonOkuda Tamio		Unicorn’s Tamio Okuda’s solo song resonates with the heart.
52	TRY ME ~Believe in Me~Amuro Namie/SUPER MONKEY’S		Namie Amuro’s retro classic debut
53	Riding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenji		Songs from tie-in commercials that unexpectedly became big hits
54	PoisonHotei Tomoyasu		An impressive song by Tomoyasu Hotei, with captivating bass and guitar.
55	thrillHotei Tomoyasu		Hotei’s rock music is difficult but captivating.
56	Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children		Relief fundraising song by Kuwata and Mr. Children
57	They are lovers.Moritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s drama theme song singles
58	Hold my soulHimuro Kyosuke		Kyosuke Himuro’s moving debut single
59	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s 10th single, notable for its exhilarating sense of speed.
60	regret; lingering attachment; reluctance to let goFuji Ayako		Fujii Ayako’s enka is the heart of Japan.
61	I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi		A classic love song masterpiece that portrays Hiromi Go’s love
62	I can’t see loveZARD		ZARD’s signature songs: the charm and legacy of Izumi Sakai
63	Feel Like danceglobe		Iconic drama theme songs from the Komuro family (Tetsuya Komuro-produced artists)
64	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		Anime theme song, a huge hit, a classic covered by many
65	Azure RabbitNoriko Sakai		Noriko Sakai's signature song, the theme song for 'Hoshi no Kinka' (Gold Coins of the Stars)
66	Hello, Again ~A place that has existed since long ago~My Little Lover		MY LITTLE LOVER with a beautiful voice is captivating.