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Millennial Generation: Iconic Heisei-Era Songs That Defined Our Youth

Do you still find yourself humming songs from the Heisei era? When you think back on your youth, don’t you remember the moments you encountered songs that resonated with your heart? For those of the “Yutori” generation in particular, the classic hits of the Heisei period may hold a special place.

Those songs are now spoken of alongside fond memories.

Here, we introduce melodies and lyrics that have been loved across generations.

You’re sure to find one that’s tied to your own cherished memories.

Playlist

Millennial Generation: Iconic Heisei-Era Songs That Defined Our Youth
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1366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
Theme song of HY’s film “Red Thread”
2StoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
A moving song composed by AI that depicts the trajectory of a life
3A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
A moving song about feelings for someone special
4FlowerORANGE RANGE
FlowerORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
A moving song filled with the pain of parting and a wish for reunion
5The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
A song that values each person's individuality
6TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu
TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A timeless, heart-touching masterpiece by Southern All Stars
7All of the YouthFujifaburikku
All of the YouthFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
A classic coming-of-age song that depicts the end of summer
8dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
Yo Hitoto’s “Hanamizuki,” a prayer song for peace and love
9cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Iconic songs of parting and new beginnings in the cherry blossom season
10crescent moonayaka
crescent moonayakaplay_arrow
A classic song that poignantly portrays the feelings of a long-distance romance.
11The Door to TomorrowI WiSH
The Door to TomorrowI WiSHplay_arrow
Youth songs for graduation and new beginnings, filled with hope and emotion
12powder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
Remioromen’s signature song “Konayuki”
13cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s love song sings about two years of memories.
14Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
Pure Love SongShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A heartwarming masterpiece by Shonan no Kaze that portrays love
15SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
The pain of heartbreak and the bittersweet feelings of cherry blossom season
16A future we create togetherKetsumeishi
A future we create togetherKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A love song expressing gratitude for meeting a special person and hope for the future
17Heavy rotationAKB48
Heavy rotationAKB48play_arrow
AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” is a big hit.
18Chocolate DiscoPerfume
Chocolate DiscoPerfumeplay_arrow
A classic, pop-style love song for Valentine’s Day
19CHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
Flip-phone love mail, pure feelings
20Joyfulikimonogakari
Joyfulikimonogakariplay_arrow
The memorable song from the Pocky commercial, with a bright, cheerful vocal
21Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyu
Apply false eyelasheskyarī pamyu pamyuplay_arrow
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's debut single
22Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya
Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Ayaplay_arrow
Aya Matsuura’s peach-colored love song
23Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhymeplay_arrow
Released in September 2009, Hilcr…
24Baby, I love youTEE
Baby, I love youTEEplay_arrow
A sincere love song, a heart-touching ballad
25Good-bye daysYUI for Amaoto Kaoru
Good-bye daysYUI for Amaoto Kaoruplay_arrow
Ephemeral farewells and the bittersweet feelings of youth
26cotton candyback number
cotton candyback numberplay_arrow
A bittersweet song depicting the budding feelings of love at a summer festival
27Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikokuplay_arrow
The poignant autumn song by Kinoko Teikoku resonates in the heart.
28budKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A song of feelings for a precious person and hope for the future
29Blue BenchSasuke
Blue BenchSasukeplay_arrow
A moving work about heartbreak and songs of memories, touching generations
30March 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
A graduation song beloved by the Yutori generation
31Song of LoveKōda Kumi
Song of LoveKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s poignant ballad that gives love
32Close your eyesHirai Ken
Close your eyesHirai Kenplay_arrow
One day, all at once, the sorrow of losing someone I love, and the—
33User ManualNishino Kana
User ManualNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s theme song—a track inspired by an instruction manual.