Masterpieces by a Japanese pop duo artist
We bring you songs packed with the charm of Japanese music duos.
Bands and solo singers each have their appeal, but two-person duos are captivating in their own way.
What makes duos special is that, beyond simply layering sounds, their tight-knit expressiveness and shared emotions truly reach the listener.
When two voices blend, the music gains richness; the harmonies in the chorus feel great and leave listeners with a refreshing sensation.
This time, we’ve picked out classic tracks from Japanese duo artists.
From nationally beloved pairs to more niche acts, there’s a wide range here—give them a listen.
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Masterpieces by Japanese duo artists (21–30)
Winter Fantasykazan
Included on the 1996 album “Love & Smile.” Featured in Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” commercial.
A male-female musical duo formed in 1992.
Noriyuki Makihara joins on chorus.
It’s a beautiful number where the duo’s harmonies ride a slow, moody rhythm and a mellow, wist, wet-tinged melody line.
Love VacationZa Pīnattsu
A single released in 1963.
A twin duo from Aichi Prefecture who debuted in 1959.
Even more than 50 years later, this song remains one of their standards, covered by a variety of artists, widely known in households, and loved across generations.
That said, it does sound undeniably dated when you listen to it now.
Masterpieces by Japanese pop duo artists (31–40)
VenusTakkī & Tsubasa
Included on the 2006 album “Two You Four You.” An idol group under Johnny’s, formed in 2002.
With an up-tempo, breezy rhythm and a positive, open pop melody, it’s the kind of track that naturally gets your body moving as you listen.
This is my way of life.PUFFY
Included on the 1998 album “JET CD.” A vocal duo formed in 1995.
With a mid-tempo, breezy rhythm and a pop melody that feels a bit retro, the two sing cheerfully, and listening to their voices naturally brings a smile to your face—such a song.
spring thunderfuki no tō
Included on the 1979 album “Jinsei, Haru, Oudan” (Life, Spring, Crossing).
A folk duo formed in Hokkaido in 1972.
It is said that member Yasuyo Yamaki wrote this song in hopes of his mother’s recovery after she fell ill.
With its uptempo progression and tension-filled melody, it’s a track that leaves a striking impression.
wheat fieldOyonēzu
A single released in ’89.
A musical duo formed in ’89.
At the time, they seemed to appear out of nowhere.
Maybe it caught on because the lyrics were full-on dialect.
The musical style faithfully follows solid enka traditions.
It’s a good example of how a song that seems jokey at first glance won’t sell unless it has a proper backbone.
Azusa No. 2karyūdō
Included on the 1977 album “Deatta Hito ni.” A brother duo from Aichi Prefecture who debuted in 1977.
This song portrays the complex feelings of a heroine who decides to end her life in the city with the one she loves and set off for Shinshu with her new lover on the limited express Azusa No.
2.
Their heartfelt vocals make it a number that lingers long in the listener’s memory.