Hit and popular songs by Kenji Ozawa
Kenji Ozawa has been active since the late 1980s as a member of Flipper’s Guitar, and he launched his solo career in 1993.
In the 1990s, he dominated the domestic pop scene and also crossed genres with the release of “Kon’ya wa Boogie Back.”
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs from Kenji Ozawa’s catalog—often praised for their sophisticated music and lyrics—all at once.
Whether you’re listening to his music for the first time or have been a longtime fan, take this opportunity to revisit his popular tracks.
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Kenji Ozawa’s classic and popular songs (41–50)
In spring, I think of you.Ozawa Kenji
It was a single released in 1998.
After this single, no CD singles were released until 2017’s “Regarding the Fluid.” It’s a very relaxed, calm song that leaves you with a warm feeling.
Kenji Ozawa’s famous and popular songs (51–60)
Tokyo Love Specialty, or, Love Is Basically a Body BlowOzawa Kenji
It’s included on “LIFE,” released in 1994.
Later, it was also featured as the B-side of the single “Ai shi Aisarete Ikiru no sa” (“To Love and Be Loved and Live”).
The lively chorus makes you feel very happy—highly recommended.
The horn arrangement and the sweet vocals are wonderful.
beautyOzawa Kenji
This is a jazz arrangement of “Sayonara Nante Ienai yo,” released in 1995.
The original’s pop feel is great, but this jazz version makes the lyrics sink in more deeply.
“Sayonara Nante Ienai yo” is also one of Tamori’s favorite songs.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) ANA SUPER VALUE “Golden Week” 30 secondsOzawa Kenji
In the ANA commercial released in February 2019 for Golden Week, Ryō Yoshizawa appears alongside Haruka Ayase.
The two are cast as siblings and talk about their Golden Week travel plans.
With 2019’s Golden Week being a 10-day holiday, it’s the perfect length for a trip.
The two seem to get along well, which is heartwarming to see.
The reason we set out on a journeyOzawa Kenji
This song, which depicts a farewell as you see your lover off on a journey far away, is one I highly recommend for late summer or early autumn.
It was released in 1996 as the twelfth single.
Still, Ozawa Kenji’s stylishness and prince-like aura at the time of its release were truly remarkable.
Who is knocking on the door?Ozawa Kenji
Ozawa Kenji’s eighth single, released on March 29, 1995.
A love song that knocks on your heart with an explosively bright, bubbly sound, an utterly unadorned, pure singing voice, and lyrics filled with wonderful days and hope! A highly recommended track that will make your heart feel happy and warm!
Boogie Back Tonight (“DISCO TO GO” LIVE) featuring Scha Dara ParrOzawa Kenji
It’s a song from quite a while back, but at a time when people hardly knew anything about hip-hop, it became a huge hit because it was so easy to listen to.
I’m listing this track as evidence that hip-hop culture had taken root in Japan.
It’s a classic that was later covered by numerous artists.