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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!

J-Pop hits of 2007. The appeal of hit songs where you can feel a positive vibe (31–40)

HONEY BEATV6

V6 / HONEY BEAT(YouTube Ver.)
HONEY BEATV6

It’s a song that’s quintessentially V6.

It’s bright and uplifting, and since V6 is an idol group with many strong vocalists, it’s very easy to listen to.

The chorus really soars, too.

It’s a cheer song.

The Goofy Man’s WayKanjani∞

Kanjani Eight – Zukkoke Otoko Michi from ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2023 (included on the limited “Flame” edition of the 50th single Anthropos)
The Goofy Man’s WayKanjani∞

It’s a song that’s very Kanjani-like—bright and masculine.

It definitely gets the crowd going, and it’s the kind of track that gives you energy when you need to hype yourself up.

Some men might feel hesitant about idol songs, but this one has such momentum that it’s easy to sing along to, making it a hit at karaoke.

A solitary journey through SatsumaMizumori Ayumi

It’s an era when enka rarely makes it onto the popularity charts, but this is the one song by Kaori Mizumori that did in 2007.

She’s a skilled vocalist, and this track showcases her delivering a gently emotive enka performance.

As a female enka singer, the song is very easy to listen to.

On the holy nightKetsumeishi

It’s a rare winter song for Ketsumeishi, so it’s a track I want to listen to in winter or at a ski resort.

It’s a very heartrending song.

Since it sings about an unforgettable love, it’s a song many people can relate to.

Listening to the poignant lyrics during the cold winter makes it feel even more poignant.

In conclusion

The hit songs of 2007 still vividly capture the atmosphere of that time.

The many tracks that remain beloved even now are sure to gently awaken memories of those days.

Japanese music from 2007, where nostalgia and freshness intersect, may be filled with a timeless charm that will continue to resonate in people’s hearts.