[2026 Hit Songs] Iconic Heisei-Era Classics and Nostalgic Japanese Music
In 2009, a year when historic events unfolded one after another for Japan—like a change of government and victory in the WBC—the music scene was just as electrifying, producing numerous hits that defined the era.
These gems are filled with the heartache, passion, and pure joy of that time.
In this article, we’ll introduce timeless masterpieces that dominated the charts back then and still haven’t lost their luster.
Your heart will surely dance as you reunite with the songs you once loved.
Why not relive that excitement once more, along with your fond memories?
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[2026 Hit Songs] Masterpieces that Colored the Heisei Era: Nostalgic Japanese Music (41–50)
AgainYUI
If you’re a guitar girl, it’s a song you’ve probably tried, but the fast tempo makes it really hard.
It speaks for the younger generation, so it’s very bittersweet, yet the power hidden in the lyrics is incredible.
When the cute YUI sings such a gutsy song, it turns into something seriously cool.
STAYKobukuro
This is a very easy-to-listen-to song by Kobukuro.
It’s a breakup song with heartrending lyrics, and the voices of the two members amplify the sadness.
The lyrics are beautifully characteristic of Kobukuro.
It’s a song that makes you feel you need to move forward, yet still cherish your past memories.
I will fall in love with you.Hirai Ken
The word “baka” (idiot) appears in the lyrics, but even there you can feel the affection—it’s a song that expresses honest feelings found in everyday life.
Ken Hirai’s voice is so gentle that the song really resonates in your heart.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly say “I love you,” are pure and refreshing.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some of the hit songs that colored the year 2009.
Whether they bring back nostalgic memories or feel fresh to you, 2009’s tracks—endowed with a timeless charm—will continue to resonate with many listeners as an important page in the music scene.