[Hit Songs of 2010] A Roundup of Nostalgic Japanese Tracks!
Do you remember which songs lit up Japan’s music scene in 2010? Timeless masterpieces and hits that still bring back the excitement of those days, even as the years pass.
In this article, we’ve gathered 2010 releases that became hit songs—from tracks featured in TV commercials and drama theme songs to popular tunes everyone sang at karaoke.
Just hearing them is sure to stir nostalgic memories for many! Please enjoy them along with music videos that capture the spirit of the times.
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ALWAYSNakajima Mika
This is the single chosen as the theme song for the film ‘Love Never to End’ (Sayonara Itsuka).
Mika Nakashima’s clear, translucent vocals are layered with beautiful piano and strings, resulting in a richly orchestrated ballad.
It’s a heartfelt love song that conveys unwavering devotion.
The most beautiful meNakajima Mika
This is Mika Nakashima’s 32nd single.
It’s a track that also served as the theme song for KudoKan’s drama “Unubore Deka” (Conceited Detective).
Amazingly, it topped the USEN request chart for six consecutive weeks that year and even ranked first for the entire year.
Impressive, isn’t it?
LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu
A love song brimming with Kubota’s signature style that calls to mind the mega-hit “LA・LA・LA LOVESONG”! The moment they first heard it, some Kubota fans must have shouted, “This is it!!” Its use as a TV drama theme song also boosted its popularity.
Delightful and Cheerful Kaibutsu-kunkaibutsukun
This is a song used in the popular drama where Arashi’s Ohno-kun played Kaibutsu-kun.
It’s the song that Ohno-kun sings while dressed as Kaibutsu-kun.
Although it’s a children’s song, it’s very nostalgic for adults who watched the anime.
It’s light and catchy—you can’t help but hum along.
In conclusion
The timeless masterpieces born in 2010 continue to capture our hearts across generations.
For those who remember that era, they’re nostalgic; for those born after 2010, these hits feel fresh and new.
Why not take this opportunity to listen to them again, carefully and at your leisure?