Big Hits, Including New Standard Favorites! Best Hits of Popular J-POP Songs
You probably hear J-pop all the time—theme songs from dramas and movies, tracks everyone’s talking about on the radio and music shows, karaoke staples, and more!
That said, there are so many famous J-pop songs out there.
So in this article, we’ll give you a comprehensive look at both newer hits and timeless J-pop classics.
From masterpieces of J-pop’s golden era to must-hear hits of the Reiwa era, we’ve selected a wide range—so you’ll likely run into a few “Oh, I know this one!” moments.
At the beginning of the page, you’ll also find many songs that are widely loved and often played or sung in various settings, so be sure to check them out!
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[Huge Hits Becoming the New Standard!] Best Hits of Popular J-POP Songs (81–90)
We have a sun in our hearts.shinwa
Even if distance keeps you from meeting, this is a track that makes you feel that someone dear to you is right by your side as long as you’re thinking of each other.
It also drew attention for having its lyrics written by Yoshi, the author of the hugely popular youth novel “Deep Love.”
GirlHata Motohiro
A song whose delicate emotional expression and gentle melody resonate with the heart.
It is a work that highlights Motohiro Hata’s talent as a singer-songwriter.
Released in January 2013, it was included on the album “Signed POP,” and later became a re-cut single in 2017 as the theme song for the drama “Koi ga Heta demo Ikitemasu.” The lyrics, which sing about the bond with a loved one and the comfort their presence brings, have struck a chord with many people.
It’s a recommended track for enjoying music with your partner or when you want to reflect on someone special.
Wrapped in Hata’s warm vocals, you’re sure to spend a heartwarming moment.
Wasted wishesAKB48
It’s an AKB48 single released on May 31, 2017, with Jurina Matsui and Sakura Miyawaki as the centers.
It ranked first on the Oricon weekly chart.
It was also broadcast on Minna no Uta from April to May.
Surprisingly MangoSKE48
“Igai ni Mango” is a song by SKE48.
It was first performed at the General Election Thank-You Concert held on June 22, 2017, and the single was released on July 19.
It topped the Oricon charts.
The music video was filmed in Taiwan’s Penghu Islands.
Turning Uparashi
November 3, 2019, marking the 20th anniversary of their debut.
Released as Arashi’s first digital single, it’s a new kind of song infused with trendy elements.
The closeness among the five members and their pleasantly relaxed vibe are truly wonderful.
They also launched their social media at the same time.
With their unpretentious charm, they’re sure to take the world by storm from here on out!
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Since this song was released in 2019, Official HIGE DANDism quickly rose to prominence as a domestic rock band.
Every track they’ve put out since has been a hit, but this one is arguably the most famous and beloved of them all.
Calling themselves a piano pop band, they perfectly blend stylish, sophisticated piano phrases with flowing guitar sounds, and together with the beautifully soaring vocals, it’s a song cherished by a remarkably wide range of listeners.
[New Standard, Huge Hits Too!] J-POP Popular Songs Best Hits (91–100)
DECIDEDUVERworld
Released in July 2017 as the theme song for the film Gintama, this track seamlessly blends the band’s signature powerful rock sound with delicate lyrics.
The words, which emphasize the importance of facing yourself and moving forward with determination, deliver a message that resonates with many listeners.
It also marked UVERworld’s first TV appearance in about five years, generating buzz among fans.
It’s a song that gives a push to those who keep taking on challenges.