A medley of crowd-pleasing classics. Iconic Japanese songs and recommended popular tracks.

YosakuKitajima Saburō

One of the signature songs by Saburo Kitajima, a leading figure in the enka world.

With distinctive lyrics like “Hey hey ho” and “Ton ton ton,” an easy-to-remember melody, and striking sounds from instruments such as the shakuhachi and the quijada, it became a huge hit at the time, with everyone from children to adults singing and imitating it.

Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi

Happy ending

It’s a classic song by Eiichi Ohtaki, a former member of Happy End, which was used as the theme song for the drama Love Generation starring former SMAP member Takuya Kimura and Takako Matsu.

The opening line, “You let your hair down…,” is still a nostalgic tune that comes to mind today.

chase the chanceAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro – Chase the Chance

This is a famous song by Namie Amuro that was used as the theme for the drama “The Chef,” which starred Noriyuki Higashiyama from Shonentai, Taichi Kokubun from TOKIO, and Akiho Sendo.

With its catchy beat, it became a nostalgic karaoke favorite sung by both men and women.

I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Sung by Kyoko Koizumi, this is a famous song by Kyoko Koizumi—known as Kyon-Kyon—that was used as the theme song for the drama “Papa to Nacchan,” which starred Kyoko Koizumi, Masakazu Tamura, and Downtown’s Masatoshi Hamada.

It’s a nostalgic ’90s tune with a gently soothing melody.

Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe

Playback Part 2 (May 1, 1978) / Momoe Yamaguchi

One of Momoe Yamaguchi’s best-known signature songs.

It’s a track loved across generations, still used in commercials today.

With distinctive lyrics like “Don’t make a fool of me—it’s your fault” and “Boy, just what have you been taught?” Yamaguchi delivers a cool, composed performance.

Festival Ninjaninja

Ninja – Festival Ninja [Good Audio]

This is the biggest hit single by Ninja, a sing-and-dance kayōkyoku group born from Johnny’s.

They debuted with the catchphrase “The world is waiting for Ninja,” and with this one song they rewrote records at the Japan Record Awards and on Kōhaku.

It’s a nostalgic oldie that everyone was singing back then.

My lover is Santa ClausMatsutoya Yumi

My Baby Santa Claus / Koibito Ga Santa Claus (2022 Ｍix)

A classic Japanese Christmas song.

Surprisingly, despite its great fame, it was never released as a single.

It was featured in the film “Take Me Out to the Ski Slope” (Watashi o Ski ni Tsuretette).

Many artists have covered it, making it a famous song that not only fans but practically everyone has heard.