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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.

Playlist

Hit and popular songs by Kenji Ozawa
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1eastLovelyOzawa Kenji
LovelyOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A happy love song released from the album
2eastStrong feelings, strong loveOzawa Kenji
Strong feelings, strong loveOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A long-beloved hit song released in 1995
3eastI can’t say goodbye.Ozawa Kenji
I can’t say goodbye.Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A single released in 1995. The lyrics are characterized by depictions of everyday scenes.
4eastThrilling Uplifting StreetOzawa Kenji
Thrilling Uplifting StreetOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A fun, happy single released in 1995
5eastmuskOzawa Kenji
muskOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A suspicious track from a 2002 album themed around musk fragrance
6eastMeteor BebopOzawa Kenji
Meteor BebopOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A soothing piano piece themed around shooting stars
7eastBoogie Back Tonight (Nice Vocal)Ozawa Kenji
Boogie Back Tonight (Nice Vocal)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Collaborative song with Scha Dara Parr
8eastTo live by loving and being lovedOzawa Kenji
To live by loving and being lovedOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozaken's popular song from 1994
9eastThe Reason We Set Out on a JourneyOzawa Kenji
The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A re-arranged version of a song that expresses departure
10eastAbout fluidsOzawa Kenji
About fluidsOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa’s first single in 19 years
11eastcometOzawa Kenji
cometOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
The first new release in 13 years of the song “Comet.”
12eastUltraman ZembuOzawa Kenji
Ultraman ZembuOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A hero’s song that gathers all the power of Ultraman
13eastI can hear an owl.Ozawa Kenji to SEKAI NO OWARI
I can hear an owl.Ozawa Kenji to SEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A collaboration song by Kenji Ozawa and SEKAI NO OWARI
14eastGood night, kitten!Ozawa Kenji
Good night, kitten!Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozaken’s 1994 hit song “Good Night, Little Kitten”
15eastWho is knocking on the door?Ozawa Kenji
Who is knocking on the door?Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa’s classic: a winter, exciting love song
16eastEl Fuego (The Flame)Ozawa Kenji
El Fuego (The Flame)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Introduction to Kenji Ozawa’s song El Fuego
17eastI’m gonna cry.Ozawa Kenji
I'm gonna cry.Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozaken’s diary-like, realistic song “Naichau”
18eastFate—or rather, a UFO (dui, dui)Ozawa Kenji
Fate—or rather, a UFO (dui, dui)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozaken's unique 2021 song
19eastA Certain Light (JFK 8’16” Full Length)Ozawa Kenji
A Certain Light (JFK 8'16" Full Length)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa’s moving 8-minute-16-second single
20eastSerenade of the Ginkgo AvenueOzawa Kenji
Serenade of the Ginkgo AvenueOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Autumn Love Song of the Ginkgo Tree-Lined Avenue
21eastArpeggio (Surely Beyond the Magic Tunnel)Ozawa Kenji
Arpeggio (Surely Beyond the Magic Tunnel)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A song with depth drawn from film theme songs and dialogue
22eastWho’s knocking on the door? (Boy’s Life pt.1: A Christmas Story)Ozawa Kenji
Who's knocking on the door? (Boy's Life pt.1: A Christmas Story)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa's hit song "Door Knock"
23eastIf a dream is a dreamOzawa Kenji
If a dream is a dreamOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A beautiful song by Kenji Ozawa for walking around Kyoto
24eastweather divinationOzawa Kenji
weather divinationOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
1993 solo debut single
25eastBlues of a blue compositionOzawa Kenji
Blues of a blue compositionOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa’s beautiful piano piece
26eastEven my fingersOzawa Kenji
Even my fingersOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa's unusual musical style is wonderful.
27eastback to backOzawa Kenji
back to backOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A song with a pleasant rhythm to listen to in the middle of the night
28eastReach out from the darknessOzawa Kenji
Reach out from the darknessOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
An inspiring opening song
29eastTokyo Romance DepartmentOzawa Kenji
Tokyo Romance DepartmentOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
This is the live version of their signature song. Even live...
30eastA Certain LightOzawa Kenji
A Certain LightOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A hopeful song dedicated to Kenji Ozawa’s grandfather
31eastLove really is, after all,Ozawa Kenji
Love really is, after all,Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A sweet song to celebrate a friend's wedding.
32eastWhen you become an adultOzawa Kenji
When you become an adultOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Piano-Rap-Guitar Fusion Work
33eastThat’s a bit…Ozawa Kenji
That's a bit...Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
B-side track of a 1995 single
34eastI wish I could go to the moon by farting.Ozawa Kenji
I wish I could go to the moon by farting.Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Rare songs by Kenji Ozawa from his appearances on Ponkickies
35eastRiding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenji
Riding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Released as Kenji Ozawa’s sixth single in 1995…
36eastThe River: That RiverOzawa Kenji
The River: That RiverOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
An album track without lyrics
37eastRiding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenji
Riding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Despite being a commercial jingle for the car called Corolla II…
38eastRiding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenji
Riding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
The Corolla II commercial song is creating a buzz
39eastTokyo Love Specialty, or, Love Is Basically a Body BlowOzawa Kenji
Tokyo Love Specialty, or, Love Is Basically a Body BlowOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A horn-arranged song that makes you feel happy
40eastThe reason we set out on a journeyOzawa Kenji
The reason we set out on a journeyOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A farewell scene of seeing off a lover who is departing far away...
41eastI can’t say goodbye—NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE—Ozawa Kenji
I can’t say goodbye—NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE—Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozawa Kenji’s 10… released in 1995
42eastCowboy DashOzawa Kenji
Cowboy DashOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Nostalgic guitar pop from my youth
43eastBuddyOzawa Kenji
BuddyOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A song that fuses summery freshness with diverse musicality
44eastCan we meet soon?Ozawa Kenji
Can we meet soon?Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A song that expresses gratitude to nature and animals
45eastHotel and StormOzawa Kenji
Hotel and StormOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A sophisticated jazz-arranged piece from 1996
46eastRoller Skating ParkOzawa Kenji
Roller Skating ParkOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
The rhythm of nostalgic hit songs feels pleasant.
47eastNight and the Sundial (swamp folk)Ozawa Kenji
Night and the Sundial (swamp folk)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A quiet and lonely song by Marina Watanabe
48eastKoishikute (Beatnik Version)Ozawa Kenji
Koishikute (Beatnik Version)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Songs announced on Kenji Ozawa's radio program
49eastTravelersOzawa Kenji
TravelersOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozawa Kenji’s harp piece
50eastIn spring, I think of you.Ozawa Kenji
In spring, I think of you.Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A calm, warm song released in 1998
51eastbeautyOzawa Kenji
beautyOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Jazz arrangement version of 'I Can't Say Goodbye'
52eastTonight is the boogie backOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa
Tonight is the boogie backOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaaplay_arrow
Expressing everyday, casual scenes and little things...
53eastTonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji
Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa of the Shibuya-kei scene, highly influential with his original music
54eastANA (All Nippon Airways) ANA SUPER VALUE “Golden Week” 30 secondsOzawa KenjiANA’s goal, which was released in February 2019…
55eastWho is knocking on the door?Ozawa Kenji
Who is knocking on the door?Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Released on March 29, 1995, a small...
56eastBoogie Back Tonight (“DISCO TO GO” LIVE) featuring Scha Dara ParrOzawa Kenji
Boogie Back Tonight ("DISCO TO GO" LIVE) featuring Scha Dara ParrOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
It’s a pretty old track, but both right and left are hip-hop…
57eastOne spell (giving endless affection)Ozawa Kenji
One spell (giving endless affection)Ozawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Even so, Kenji Ozawa produced many works in a short period of time…
58eastNight on EarthOzawa Kenji
Night on EarthOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A variety of good songs influenced by British rock
59eastSaturday Night FeverOzawa Kenji
Saturday Night FeverOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A hidden gem not included on any album
60eastScene of angelsOzawa Kenji
Scene of angelsOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
First solo live song after Flipper's Guitar disbanded
61eastI miss youOzawa Kenji
I miss youOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
Ozawa Kenji's comfortable summer-appropriate song
62eastAmanatsu SuiteOzawa Kenji
Amanatsu SuiteOzawa Kenjiplay_arrow
A phantom song that was performed only live