Hit Japanese songs of 2006. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
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From the many classic and popular songs that colored the J-POP charts in 2006 (Heisei 18), our studio staff has selected recommended hits.
A playlist that represents the Heisei era and remains timeless even today.
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Japanese hit songs of 2006 (21–30)
around the worldMONKEY MAJIK
It was the theme song for the drama Saiyuki, starring Shingo-kun from SMAP, right? I loved the rhythm at the start and the melody of the chorus.
I listened to it again for the first time in a while, and it’s still great! (lol) Now it’s made me want to watch Saiyuki again (lol).
Love PhotosOtsuka Ai
This is a song I had completely forgotten about since I first heard it back then, but a few months ago it suddenly came to mind, and since then I’ve found myself listening to it every now and then.
It has a bittersweet feel, and I think it’s a really great song—one that makes you get emotionally involved when you sing it, too.
BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi
I really got hooked on this song.
I love the lyrics in the chorus toward the end, and I often get emotional when I sing that part.
Back then, when I went to karaoke with friends, a lot of people would sing this, and I’d even get requests from my friends to sing it! (lol)
Born to beHamasaki Ayumi
I used to be really into this song back then, but I haven’t listened to it much lately.
I remember thinking it felt like a rare kind of track for Ayu.
The chorus is cool though! (lol) It’s the kind of song that’s nice just to listen to, you know? (lol)
Hold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisa
This song was the theme for the movie he starred in.
I was really into it back then too—I even learned the choreography for the chorus and sang along (lol).
The lyrics, the melody, and he himself were all so sexy, and everyone loved this song.
My friends and I even danced to it together at karaoke.