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

Rizo Ravabakufū suranpu

Bakufu Slump Rizo-Lover Resort Lovers

Starting right from the chorus with “It’s all a lie~,” Rizo-Lover (short for Resort Lovers) captures a fleeting summer romance at a resort set to a poppy, summery sound, then portrays the heartbreak of returning to reality with striking realism.

Though they might be mistaken for a comic band, they’re actually a group with very high musicality.

DAY BREAKotoko

DAYBREAK Otokogumi 1988

Even among the biggest hit singles by the big band Otokogumi, which was born from Johnny’s, “DAY BREAK” really stood out.

It had a great groove and easy-to-remember lyrics, so everyone was humming it back then.

The solo part by vocalist Narita is especially memorable in this song.

By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi

Junichi Inagaki – When It's Christmas Carol Time (Official Music Video)

This is a classic hit by Junichi Inagaki that was used as the theme song for the drama “Homework,” which starred Masaharu Fukuyama, Toshiaki Karasawa, and others.

It’s one of those songs you want to listen to every Christmas season.

In recent years, it has become a nostalgic favorite that’s even been covered overseas.

SubaruTanimura Shinji

[Shinji Tanimura “Subaru”] Recital 2023 “THE SINGER” to be held on Friday, April 14, at Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater, Large Hall!

A signature song by Shinji Tanimura—so famous that it stands as one of Japan’s most representative tracks.

There’s an anecdote that he wrote it in just five minutes.

Many artists have covered it, including Hibari Misora, whose version is also outstanding.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

[Tonight, Birth! Music Champ] “M” (PRINCESS PRINCESS) / Sumina Maruyama (Maruyama Sumina)

It was a huge hit as a ballad by Princess Princess.

Memories from when we were happy become even more sparkling and radiant, don’t they? In contrast, the loneliness of being left alone creates a poignant feeling.

It has a sentimental tone with an autumnal atmosphere.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

It’s a big hit by Ketsumeishi.

It’s a very heartrending and sad song about falling in love with someone you shouldn’t love.

I think it especially resonates with adult women.

Many people have probably experienced a love like this.

It’s the kind of song that makes your heart ache in the autumn season.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

It’s one of the popular go-to songs for weddings, with the memorable lyric “May you and the one you love be together for a hundred years.” However, the truth is that the song was actually born out of “terrorism,” and at first even the songwriter described the lyrics as “provocative.” From there, it evolved from an “attack on terror” into a song that stands by people, ultimately becoming a classic that expresses deep compassion.