[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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[Hit Songs of 2010] A Roundup of Nostalgic Japanese Tracks! (41–50)
Family ~ Becoming OneKinKi Kids
This is a rare single in which both members of KinKi Kids handled the songwriting and composition.
The lyrics were written by Tsuyoshi Domoto, and they reflect his unique worldview—beautiful yet filled with profound sadness.
The song is a ballad, gentle and soothing in tone.
365 daysMr.Children
A track from Mr.
Children’s 16th album, SENSE, beloved across generations.
It’s well-known for being used in a commercial, and it’s also a popular choice as background music at weddings and receptions.
This wonderful song expresses the desire to cherish the love and feelings that arise in the everyday life of 365 days.
aruku aroundSakanakushon
Their sound is ordinary yet anything but ordinary.
Perhaps it was that mysterious, somehow powerful quality that drew people in.
This song was one of the hits in 2010 as well.
To those who listened on their earphones while walking—didn’t your steps naturally feel lighter?
Feathers of the HeartChīmu Doragon from AKB48
This is a song by a unit formed from seven popular AKB48 members (Atsuko Maeda, Minami Takahashi, Mayu Watanabe, Yuko Oshima, Tomomi Itano, Haruna Kojima, and Yuki Kashiwagi).
Since it was used in a popular anime, it’s also a hit with children.
There are many units within AKB, but it’s rare to see one this all-star.
monsterarashi
This is the song that was used in the drama starring Ohno from Arashi.
Since the drama was serious, the song matches that tone and has a cool vibe.
It still retains Arashi’s familiar style, making it an easy song to sing.
Ring a Ding DongKimura Kaera
Kaela Kimura’s 15th single, which also made waves for being featured as a Docomo commercial song.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon chart the week it was released.
With irresistibly catchy phrases that make both adults and kids hum along, and a pop, cute music video, it’s an overwhelmingly adorable track.
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
You can’t leave this song out when talking about the hit tracks of 2010.
It was already getting airplay on the radio before its release, which helped it gain buzz.
It’s a simple, guitar-and-vocals performance, but the song’s perspective is excellent to begin with, and it’s convincing.
Uemura Kana’s unpretentious voice also goes down smoothly.