Miyuki Nakajima’s Masterpieces: A Showcase of the Timeless Gems That Defined an Era

It has been raining since long ago.Nakajima Miyuki

It has been raining since long ago.

Starting from the commonplace scene of falling rain, the lyrics expand into a grand worldview that feels almost fused with nature—an unforgettable, moving hidden gem.

“Rain Has Been Falling Since Long Ago” is the B-side of the 40th single “Ichigo Ichie,” released in 2007, and it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Sekai Ururun Taizaiki ‘Renaissance,’” so some of you may remember it.

It’s a laid-back J-pop tune with an easy-to-remember melody and a vocal range manageable even for male singers, making it easy to sing.

The soaring chorus in the latter half features a characteristically Nakajima-esque melody line with a slightly offbeat phrasing, which might take a bit of practice.

Listen repeatedly and sing along until you can pick up on Nakajima’s distinctive nuances!

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threadNakajima Miyuki

Thread – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

I think it’s one of Miyuki Nakajima’s more modern-style songs.

The melody is gentle and beautiful, and I like it.

But there’s one part that bothers me: “You are the vertical threads, I am the horizontal threads.” In weaving, there are many vertical threads and a single horizontal thread, so it makes me wonder—are there many “you”s?

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Headlights/Taillights - Miyuki Nakajima [cover]

I first heard this song when I was still in middle or high school.

I used to sing along just because I wanted to, imitating it, without ever thinking about the meaning of the lyrics.

Now it seems it’s being used in a commercial again, and I’m listening to it with a sense of nostalgia.

The chorus makes me feel like I’m still on my journey.

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World Affairs - Miyuki Nakajima Cover by XXkurage

I first heard this song when I was a student.

It starts with the chorus singing the refrain, without Miyuki’s voice, which gave me a strange feeling.

This song also became the reason I learned the word “Sprechchor” for the first time.

Fingerstyle singing and playing of the classic ‘Ito’Nakajima Miyuki

Wedding reception performance [piano and vocals] — “Ito” by Miyuki Nakajima

How about doing a guitar or piano sing-along of a well-known classic that fits the scene? A gentle, mellow song would be nice, and an upbeat one that gets everyone singing along would be great too.

Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is also popular as a wedding song.

It’s loved across generations, so it’s a recommended choice for a sing-along.

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