Let me introduce some songs by Miki Imai, a popular singer who is also active as an actress.
Her charm lies in her clear and beautiful singing voice, which is as captivating as her appearance.
Speaking of Miki Imai, she is the wife of the famous guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei.
Among Miki Imai’s songs, there are some for which Hotei wrote the lyrics and composed the music, and their close relationship can also be seen in their joint performance at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Now, please relax and be soothed by Miki Imai’s beautiful voice.
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Miki Imai’s Best and Most Popular Songs (1–10)
Beautiful Place ~Final Destination~Imai Miki
It’s a grand ballad by Miki Imai.
Released in January 2026, the song is included on Smile, her first album in about eight years.
Written and composed by Masashi Sada, it sets a journey of the heart toward life’s summit to a rich sound centered on piano and strings.
A highlight is the luxurious arrangement where Sada’s violin resonates with Tomoyasu Hotei’s guitar.
It’s a song that will stay close to those who wish to reflect on the lives they’ve led.
Imai Miki
This commercial portrays a day in the life of Yuriko Yoshitaka.
In a calm voice, she talks about getting up properly every morning, finishing work, coming home in the cold, and still doing the laundry—and how she wants to be praised for that.
The direction leaves a strong impression that it’s thanks to the scent of New Beads that she’s able to keep going.
The BGM is one of Miki Imai’s signature songs, “PIECE OF MY WISH.” Released in 1991, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a gentle yet powerful encouragement ballad about facing your weakened self, accepting it, and moving forward.
smells like youImai Miki
It’s a song included on Miki Imai’s ninth original album, “Love Of My Life,” released in 1995.
The track was used as the theme song for Meiji Seika’s Meltykiss commercial featuring Miki Imai herself.
The lyrics were written by Miki Imai, and the music and arrangement were by Tomoyasu Hotei.
I want to go back to that day.Imai Miki
This is Miki Imai’s cover of a classic song by Yuming.
Yuming’s beautiful lyrics are sung exquisitely by Miki Imai’s soothing voice.
I think everyone carries memories of sweet school-days romances, first loves, and relationships that didn’t work out because we were too young—full of joy and regret alike.
Although it’s a wish that can never come true, this song holds the lovely desire to go back to those youthful days and see the person you loved.
Listening to it brings back that sweet-and-sour feeling of youth and reminds you how pure young love was.
It’s a song that can return you to a pure state when you’re feeling low in the midst of unrequited love.
Because your eyes are smilingImai Miki
The beautiful song “Hitomi ga Hohoemu Kara” by Miki Imai, with her clear, lovely voice, is one I hope you’ll listen to when you’re working hard at parenting or feeling worn out by childcare.
I think the lyrics let you once again feel that “tiny life” from when your child was born.
So even if you’re exhausted by a child who’s being demanding, the song seeps into your heart and soul with a feeling of “Thank you for being born and coming to me,” and it makes you want to hold your child tight.
It’s a highly recommended song.
AnniversaryImai Miki
The CM tie-in song for EVITA’s “Bara Awa Taikentai” campaign in which she herself appeared in 2016 is Miki Imai’s “Anniversary.” It’s the lead track from her 2015 album “Colour,” her first since relocating to London.
The song has a jazzy, mature vibe, enveloping you in a pleasant mood throughout with its dazzling brass and sprightly guitar.
As the lyrics suggest, the step-like tempo and Miki Imai’s clear, translucent vocals are wonderful, turning even unchanging daily life into a special moment.
HikariImai Miki
Speaking of Miki Imai, many women in their 50s have been listening to her in real time and absolutely love her, and I imagine many have made her songs karaoke staples.
Among them, this particular song was featured in the TV drama “Kasōken no Onna” (Woman of the Crime Lab), so it’s well known across a wide range of age groups and comes highly recommended.
