[Piano Beginners] J-POP That Looks Hard but Is Surprisingly Playable [2026]

Classical piano classics are great, but I also want to try playing my favorite J-pop hits on the piano… If you’ve ever felt that way as a beginner, you’re probably not alone.

That said, many J-pop songs aren’t structured with the piano in mind, so it can be tricky to recreate them using only the piano.

In this article, we’ve put together a selection of J-pop songs—from nostalgic classics to recent hits—that might seem a bit daunting at first but have plenty of beginner-friendly piano arrangements.

Even just tracing the melody with your right hand will make you think, “It’s that song!” right away, and adding some left-hand accompaniment little by little makes it even more fun.

We hope this article inspires you to express your favorite J-pop on the piano!