[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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[2010 Hit Songs] A Roundup of Nostalgic Japanese Tracks! (21–30)
I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana
When it comes to songs that were hits in 2010, especially among young women, many people probably think of Aitakute Aitakute.
It’s a work by Kana Nishino, a female artist who’s still active on the front lines today.
Those who were junior high or high school girls at the time likely related to this song in particular.
BeginnerAKB48
This song isn’t the typical idol-style track; among AKB48’s catalog, it’s a cool, dance-oriented number.
Even women with lower vocal ranges can handle it at karaoke.
While idol songs often feel like they’re sung by younger performers, this one still sounds cool when an adult woman sings it.
Farting isn’t embarrassing.hannya, furuutsuponchi
Perhaps the most popular song among children in 2010 was this one, “Onara wa Hazukashikunai yo” (“Farts Aren’t Embarrassing”), wasn’t it? The song became famous on the children’s TV show Piramekino.
I think many people imitated its para-para style choreography.
geeshōjo jidai
It’s a song performed by a popular Korean girl group.
The chorus really sticks in your head, so you can’t help but hum it.
Not only is it fun to sing, but the music video—featuring the members themselves—is also incredibly cute.
Shamisen Traveling VagrantHikawa Kiyoshi
This is one of Kiyoshi Hikawa’s popular songs.
While many of his tracks have choreography, this one relies solely on the singing.
Because it’s performed by Kiyoshi Hikawa, it’s easy to listen to even for generations who don’t usually listen to enka.
The chorus is very cute.
tear(s)FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A hit song from 2010 by the group popularly known as “Funky Monkeys” whose passionate, heartfelt lyrics won widespread popularity.
Many fans were moved by the words that stood beside and encouraged those struggling alone.
It’s a shame we can no longer listen to their uplifting anthems, isn’t it?
GoingKAT-TUN
Although it’s by an idol, it’s not an idol-like song—it’s a cool one.
It was used as a theme song for a sports program, so it has an upbeat, positive vibe.
It’s a song that people striving toward their dreams can really relate to.