A popular male singer-songwriter in Japanese music

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Stand by Me Doraemon theme song: “Himawari no Yakusoku” (Promise of a Sunflower)

It was released in 2014 as Motohiro Hata’s 17th single.

The song was used as the theme for Toho’s 3D CG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” became his biggest hit, and went on to achieve an exceptional long run for an anime song, charting on Oricon for 64 weeks.

YELLOWInaba Hiroshi

Koshi Inaba / YELLOW

This is a digital-only single released in August 2016 by Koshi Inaba, the singer-songwriter who is also a member of B’z.

The song was created for a Sports Beauty commercial, and the lyrics differ slightly between the distributed version and the one used in the commercial.

TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya

TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

It was released in 1993 as Fumiya Fujii’s second single.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Asunaro Hakusho,” it debuted at number one on the Oricon Singles Chart and became a massive hit, selling over two million copies.

In 1993, he made his first appearance as a solo performer at the 44th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Love will winKAN

Aiwa Katsu

Released in 1990 as KAN’s eighth single.

It became a massive hit after being used as an insert song on Fuji TV’s “Hō-chan’s Yamadakatsutenai Television,” spending eight consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It achieved double million-seller status and, in 1991, won the 33rd Japan Record Award, establishing itself as one of KAN’s signature songs.

GONGNEO HERO

2017 Lunch Reggae NEO HERO GONG

His one-of-a-kind, soothing voice is sure to become addictive.

This song he sings overflows with a gentleness so tender it feels as if your eyes would vanish the moment you close them.

It’s an anthem cheering on those who are giving their all, a push on the back delivered with his signature, big-hearted kindness.

It will undoubtedly support anyone striving through each day as their personal theme song.

Isn’t it nice?tanaken

Tanaken – That’s All Right (Official Music Video)

If you listen to this, you’ll probably feel it’s silly to worry about little things—for the time being, at least.

But strangely enough, it’s somehow addictive.

Once you find yourself shouting “Tequila!” along with it, there’s no doubt you’ll be captivated by Tanaken’s charm.

Lifetime RespectMiki Dōsan

[Official] Miki Dōsan “Lifetime Respect”

Miki Dōzan had a long career as a reggae musician, but this song’s massive hit suddenly boosted his name recognition.

Popular especially among young people, the track pairs reggae’s soothing rhythms with candid love lyrics so straightforward they can be almost embarrassing to listen to.