[Japanese Music] Masterpieces of 2000s Pop: A Collection of Hit 00’s J-POP Songs
As we find ourselves in the mid-2020s, it’s surprising to think the 2000s were already more than 20 years ago.
It’s fascinating that music and culture from that era are being rediscovered and celebrated—particularly through the so-called “Y2K” boom—led by younger generations who were born around that time.
In this article, we’re focusing on Japanese hit songs from the 2000s, gathering beloved tracks that colored the era under the broad theme of pop music.
Especially in the early 2000s, the momentum from the ’90s carried over, giving rise to massive nationwide hits.
We hope not only younger listeners but also those now in their 30s, who likely spent their youth in the 2000s, will enjoy reminiscing with these nostalgic classics!
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It was produced as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita,” and it also drew attention for being the first AKB48 song to feature member Sayaka Yamamoto in the center position.
With its simple choreography and an unusually mellow tone for AKB48, the song earned support from people of all ages.
In conclusion
In this article, we took a quick look back at hit songs from the 2000s with the keyword “pops.” Was your own anthem from your youth on the list? As mentioned at the beginning, these classic tracks from the ’00s are being “rediscovered” by younger generations born after the 2000s.
So don’t stop at pop—make sure to dive deep into rock and other genres too!