Masterpieces by a Japanese pop duo artist

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

Masterpieces by Japanese duo artists (41–50)

I’m falling in love with you againbiriibanban

Billy BanBan / Falling in Love with You Again (Billy BanBan Version)

I'm falling in love with you againbiriibanban

A single released in 2007.

It was used in a commercial for Sanwa Shurui’s iichiko shochu.

This is the original version of the song that later became a huge hit when sung by Fuyumi Sakamoto.

While her version is richly infused with a woman’s feelings, their version is quite straightforward, clearly showing the difference in their musical identities.

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Masterpieces by Japanese pop duo artists (51–60)

First Love Girltanpopo

Dandelion “First Love Girl”

First Love Girltanpopo

A single released in 1979.

A female folk duo who debuted in 1975.

It’s a beautiful number featuring the duo’s clear, resonant vocals in a lovely ensemble, carried by a soft melody with a mid-tempo rhythm and the distinctive tone of folk guitars.

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In conclusion

We’ve delivered a selection of songs packed with the charm of Japanese music duos.

They were all masterpieces by diverse duo artists who color Japan’s music scene.

Music is a bridge that connects people.

The perfectly synchronized harmonies of two performers create a magic that is more than just overlapping sounds.

The chemistry unique to the duo format resonates deeply with listeners’ hearts and teaches us the true power of music.

Perhaps music is always a miracle born from the story of two people.

I hope you discovered the classic duo tracks you were looking for!