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[Piano × J-POP] Tearjerker! A Selection of Moving/Touching Songs

When you hear “moving J-pop,” what songs come to mind?

What tugs at the heart differs from person to person—whether it’s “lyrics that pierce the soul” or “a worldview you can relate to.” But for many, a “memorable melody” is surely one of the key elements that moves them!

Songs with beautiful, captivating melodies are wonderful not only to sing, but also to play on the piano.

So this time, we’re spotlighting J-pop with striking melodies!

We’ll introduce plenty of pieces alongside piano performance videos that highlight the beauty of their melodies.

Playlist

[Piano × J-POP] Tearjerker! A Selection of Moving/Touching Songs
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1eastSoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song of hope that heals the meaning of life
2eastBetelgeuseYuuri
BetelgeuseYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri’s signature song “Betelgeuse”
3eastCome, spring.Matsutōya Yumi
Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A spring song whose classic melody resonates in the heart
4eastHappy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
A poignant song of long-distance love, with a heart-stirring melody
5eastCITRUSDa-iCE
CITRUSDa-iCEplay_arrow
Citrus-scented, a song of small happiness
6eastMay it be filled with kindnessJUJU
May it be filled with kindnessJUJUplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with Juju's love
7eastforget-me-notAwesome City Club
forget-me-notAwesome City Clubplay_arrow
Awesome City Club’s soul-stirring masterpiece
8easthomeKiyama Yusaku
homeKiyama Yusakuplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of love and bonds with family
9eastthreadNakajima Miyuki
threadNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
A gem of a masterpiece that sings of the miracle of meeting
10eastscale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro
scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s iconic songs that resonate with the heart, conveying deep emotion
11eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utada Hikaru’s classic song “First Love”
12eastdogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo's iconic song that sings of love and peace
13eastfutureKobukuro
futureKobukuroplay_arrow
Kobukuro’s movie theme song, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
14eastThings that have formShibasaki Kou
Things that have formShibasaki Kouplay_arrow
The moving theme song of “At the Center of the World”
15eastpowder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
A poignant winter classic: Remioromen’s heart-resonating song
16eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that delicately portrays the light and shadow of youth, interweaving complex emotions and hope.
17eastOne more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
One more time, One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshiplay_arrow
The poignant masterpiece 'Kanade' that longs for someone lost
18eastrainbowSuda Masaki
rainbowSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s “Niji,” a masterpiece overflowing with love
19eastThe Door to TomorrowI WiSH
The Door to TomorrowI WiSHplay_arrow
Known as a ballad with an impressive piano tone…
20north_eastA melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota
A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
This piece, which begins with a gentle piano melody, …
21south_eastRacing into the NightYOASOBI
Racing into the NightYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's moving, unforgettable song
22south_eastLetter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki
Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Akiplay_arrow
With delicate piano resonance and a powerful sense of message…
23eastOn the Day of DepartureKawashima Ai
On the Day of DepartureKawashima Aiplay_arrow
The sweet ... of Ai Kawashima, known for her translucent singing voice
24eastYELLikimonogakari
YELLikimonogakariplay_arrow
Depicting the courage and hope of boys and girls on a journey of self-discovery
25north_eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad themed around Dai Hirai’s graduation
26south_eastCherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46play_arrow
A graduation song with a cherry blossom motif, expressing farewell and change
27eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A tenderness that seeps into the heart from the piano intro…
28eastbroad daylightKing Gnu
broad daylightKing Gnuplay_arrow
Nippon TV’s Saturday drama “Innocence: Wrongful Convictions…
29eastClose your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
A beautiful melody overflowing with sweet, heartrending emotion…
30eastI LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
A ballad with a gentle piano timbre that leaves an impression. Permi…