Hit J-Pop songs of 2007: the appeal of hit tracks that exude a positive vibe
Japan’s music scene in 2007.
Alongside the popularity of groups like Arashi and EXILE, collaborations such as with Kobukuro and Ayaka, as well as artists like Masafumi Akikawa, lit up the music charts, producing many songs loved by a wide range of generations.
It was also a turning point where digital distribution began to take off in earnest, intersecting with new ways of enjoying music.
The sheer number of songs that are still frequently sung and liven up karaoke today is also striking.
Now, let’s look back at the many hit songs that captivated Japan in 2007!
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2007 Japanese hit songs: The appeal of hit tracks that exude a positive vibe (21–30)
FREAKYKōda Kumi
It’s a cool song that’s very Kumi Koda.
The tempo is tricky, so it’s quite hard to sing at karaoke.
The lyrics express the feelings of a cool, confident woman.
The music video also feels unconventional for Japan—stylish like an overseas artist.
Kiss: A Love Song on the Way HomeTegomasu
A unit that came out of NEWS.
It’s a bittersweet song sung by Tegomasu, who are great vocalists.
Although it’s an idol song, their strong singing makes it feel less like one, so it’s easy to listen to.
If you can harmonize, I recommend singing it at karaoke.
Keep the faithKAT-TUN
KAT-TUN has a lot of cool songs for an idol group, and this one is especially cool.
Since it was written by Kyosuke Himuro, it has a rock style.
It’s a very masculine song.
It was also the theme song for a drama that KAT-TUN starred in.
ForeverKinKi Kids
This song was created for KinKi Kids’ 10th anniversary.
While KinKi Kids are known for captivating ballads, this particular song was composed by Hideaki Tokunaga.
It’s often used at weddings, and its grand, sweeping ballad style makes it a perfect fit for such occasions.
A Million KissesGLAY
They’re a rock band, but this is a ballad that really showcases the piano.
The piano is beautiful, and while I want you to listen to the lyrics too, it’s a song where I especially want you to take your time with the opening piano.
It’s a piece filled with various messages.
Eternal WingsB’z
It’s a song written specifically for a movie.
Since the film is about war, the lyrics convey a masculine vibe, a sense of sorrow, and feelings of thinking about one’s family.
It’s a ballad, so it’s a track you’d want to listen to in a calm, reflective mood.
The lyrics have a style that’s very characteristic of B’z.
MY HEART DRAWS A DREAML’Arc〜en〜Ciel
It was used in a car commercial, so it’s finished as a refreshing, exhilarating number.
It’s a track that shows L’Arc~en~Ciel’s coolness is still very much alive.
Hyde’s excellent vocal ability also stands out.
What’s more, the sound is incredibly clean and beautiful.