[Hit Songs of 1999] A roundup of timeless tracks that dominated the charts!

1999 was a turning point that brought various changes to Japan’s music scene.

The achievements of female artists in particular were remarkable, and across a wide range of genres—from J-pop to rock to ballads—many classic songs were born.

The numerous hits from 1999, whose appeal remains undiminished even today, continue to have a major influence on contemporary artists.

In this article, we’ll introduce hit songs released in 1999.

Immerse yourself and enjoy the sound where nostalgia and freshness coexist!

Playlist

[Hit Songs of 1999] A roundup of timeless tracks that dominated the charts!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Why…Hysteric Blue		An inspiring classic that sings of love’s frustrating yearning
2	Movin’ on without youUtada Hikaru		A masterpiece with a mature worldview right after their debut
3	RESPECT the POWER OF LOVEAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s powerful cheer song
4	LOVE〜Destiny〜Hamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s fateful, heartrending ballad
5	Dango Three BrothersHayami Kentarō, Shigemori Ayumi		Attractive songs from Okaasan to Issho
6	Crazy Beat Goes On!DA PUMP		DA PUMP's upbeat popular song
7	Over and OverEvery Little Thing		Eternal Love, a moving masterpiece of a drama ending theme
8	BELIEVEMISIA		MISIA revolutionizes the music scene with R&B
9	somedayyuzu		A classic song that depicts snowy scenery and thoughts for a loved one
10	SquallMatsumoto Eiko		Eiko Matsumoto’s rain ballad with lyrics by Masaharu Fukuyama
11	TO BEHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s philosophically themed song that resonates with hearts at a crossroads
12	Winter , againGLAY		A classic song that sings of Hokkaido’s scenery and the feelings of love
13	Boys & GirlsHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi’s exhilarating masterpiece
14	That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19		19 beloved songs, popular for their warm vocals
15	ApolloPorunogurafiti		An impressive classic that depicts a moon landing
16	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A signature song of L’Arc〜en〜Ciel…
17	GOLDFINGER ’99Gō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s popular cover songs and choreography
18	A-RA-SHIarashi		Arashi’s debut song, the theme song for the Volleyball World Cup
19	instinctShiina Ringo		The music video by Ringo Sheena features an impressive nurse outfit.
20	BambinaHotei Tomoyasu		Hotei Tomoyasu’s devilish, seductive song with an Italian title
21	HEAVEN’S DRIVEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A high-velocity rock number by L’Arc~en~Ciel
22	Let yourself go，Let myself goDragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s groundbreaking turning-point single
23	AS TIME GOES BYhiro		hiro's debut solo single becomes a big hit as a TV drama theme song
24	A Little LovePucchimoni		Pucchimoni’s first million-selling hit song
25	HEAVENFukuyama Masaharu		Dependence and conflict depicted by a passionate song
26	Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s debut single and CD situation
27	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A masterpiece from Hikaru Utada’s first album
28	Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL		Shocking summer song by Hidetoku Mukai
29	TOKYOSADS		Debut song of Kiyoharu’s new band, SADS.
30	Be TogetherSuzuki Ami		Ami Suzuki’s representative popular songs
31	AWAKEWANDS		The title track of WANDS' final album, AWAKE
32	AutomaticUtada Hikaru		Self-written and self-performed songs by Hikaru Utada, who made a popular debut at 15
33	Be cool !yazaru		Tunnels' Yazawa’s first appearance on Kōhaku hit song
34	BIRDSCOIL		COIL's catchy and nostalgic 4th single
35	Grateful DaysDragon Ash		Dragon Ash, a hip-hop track based on Pachelbel’s Canon
36	SurvivalGLAY		A work by Koji Morimoto requested by a member
37	VanillaGACKT		Captivated by Gackt’s famous song and singing it passionately at karaoke
38	On the morning when the bell of hope ringsTHE ALFEE		The theme song of Salaryman Kintaro—a song that gives you energy.
39	TRUTH 〜A Great Detective of Love〜TWO-MIX		TWO-MIX and Ms. Takayama from Detective Conan’s theme songs
40	Last chanceSamushingu Erusu		A band born from Denpa Shōnen, a masterpiece created under extreme conditions
41	Before dawnSuga Shikao		Seiko commercial song, Suga Shikao’s classic.
42	Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu		A catchy music band that grabs attention in commercials.
43	Days / My DiamondPoketto Bisuketsu		Uchinanchan, a hugely popular music unit
44	LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s signature song “LOVE Machine”
45	I WISHHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s classic winter song paints a snowy landscape.
46	Gardensugar soul feat. Kenji		A soul-stirring, epic ballad—Dragon Ash’s classic
47	On the edge (chop)B’z		B’z’s smash hit song “Chop” is the opening theme for Detective Conan.
48	Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s 24th single, a heartwarming classic
49	Somewhere, not hereGLAY		A song of hope, expressing a forward-moving spirit
50	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		A masterpiece included on Hi-Standard’s final album
51	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		Masterpieces that captivated junior and senior high school students, songs that resonate with the heart
52	FlowerKinKi Kids		A positive, ocean-like Kinki Kids song that heals the heart
53	PiecesL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A gentle ballad filled with love for children
54	Toward the lightMr.Children		Lead single with a heavy, weighty atmosphere
55	Black Boots ~oh my friend~SOPHIA		A poignant classic that sings of feelings for a friend
56	Days in rosy huesTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey reunites, high expectations with new song announcement
57	fireworksaiko		A lament sung by seeing oneself in the form of a rhinoceros beetle
58	At that speedthe briliant green		The untold story behind the formation of the band that preceded Tommy february6
59	rainbowkururi		Quruli's signature song, the feeling that time stops
60	Eat bread and honey.Kuramubon		Clammbon’s signature song, with a pleasant groove
61	hometownMōningu Musume.		My heart flutters at Morning Musume’s gentle songs.
62	Kiss me here.Shiina Ringo		Shiina Ringo’s bittersweet love song becomes a big hit
63	Hungry SpiderMakihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s theme song, a song with a heavy atmosphere
64	Eyes On Me featuring in Final Fantasy VIIIFei Won		A famous song from FF8, Fei Fong’s moving piece
65	energy flow (Ura BTTB)Sakamoto Ryuichi		A popular commercial jingle had a major impact on the music scene.
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66	ShakeDOUBLE		The sense of nighttime liberation in the classic by DOUBLE, the R&B sister duo.