Ranking of Popular Oldies and Classic Songs [1960s Japanese Music Rankings]
We present the latest top 100 ranking of classic Japanese pop songs, all at once, ordered by the highest number of plays!
We’ve picked out nostalgic hits from the 1960s!
Listening again, you’ll notice many songs are still being revived today.
Be sure to check them out.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| Ranking of Popular Oldies and Classic Songs [1960s Japanese Music Rankings] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | It brings the sparkle of the sun and the scent of the sea breeze... |
| 2 | First loveMurashita Kōzō |  play_arrow | Mixing New Music and folk songs... |
| 3 | youKozaka Akiko |  play_arrow | Still beloved today as an iconic song representing the Showa era… |
| 4 | Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko |  play_arrow | Released in 1985, Showa 60, the de… |
| 5 | Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina |  play_arrow | Showa-era classics are drawing attention again. Nakamori... |
| 6 | Lapis-Lazuli EarthMatsuda Seiko |  | A grand musi… that sings of profound love and hope for the Earth |
| 7 | Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | The famed Showa-era mega idol, Yamaguchi... |
| 8 | Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo |  play_arrow | A quintessential ballad representing the Showa era, by Eigo Kawashima... |
| 9 | Goodbye to sorrowanzenchitai |  play_arrow | Fusing kayōkyoku, pop music, and rock… |
| 10 | Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu |  play_arrow | Characterized by lyrics that depict the unstable emotions of adolescence... |
| 11 | Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi |  play_arrow | “Momen no Handkerchief,” which became Hiromi Ohta’s biggest hit… |
| 12 | Lingering Snowiruka |  play_arrow | She is also active as a picture book author, and in 2010 she was a wom… |
| 13 | Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Sawada’s 19th single in total… |
| 14 | Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s moving farewell and song of hope |
| 15 | My loverGorin Mayumi |  play_arrow | Beloved by many as a quintessential ballad of the Showa era… |
| 16 | SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | As a ballad number that sings of a heartrending love... |
| 17 | younger boykyandīzu |  play_arrow | The pure emotions and allure of an age-gap romance |
| 18 | I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu |  play_arrow | Expressing emotions so strong they defy words through music… |
| 19 | Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | As classic songs from the Showa era are gaining renewed attention on social media and elsewhere, ... |
| 20 | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi |  play_arrow | Released in 1985, the anime Touch… |
| 21 | Listening to OliviaAnri |  play_arrow | A melody that gently envelops the lingering ache of a bittersweet love… |
| 22 | Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | This song sung by Seiko Matsuda slowly seeps into the heart... |
| 23 | Until we meet againOzaki Kiyohiko |  play_arrow | “Until the Day We Meet Again” is a song released in 1971 by Norihiko Ozaki… |
| 24 | Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe |  | A Showa-era image that’s a bit different from today’s idols… |
| 25 | You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango, aren’t you?Nakahara Meiko |  play_arrow | I spent my youth around the time this song was a hit… |
| 26 | Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten |  play_arrow | Teresa Teng’s classic that portrays deep love |
| 27 | Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi |  play_arrow | A poignant scene of lovers set against the night view of Yokohama... |
| 28 | MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka |  play_arrow | Lyrics by Miyuki Nakajima and music by Tsugutoshi Goto… |
| 29 | bullseyeYamamoto Rinda |  play_arrow | She took the world by storm as an iconic idol singer of the Showa era... |
| 30 | MissingKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Known as a quintessentially wistful ballad of the Showa era… |
| 31 | FANTASYNakahara Meiko |  play_arrow | A positive breakup song, 'FANTASY…' |
| 32 | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | Still beloved today as an iconic song of the 1960s… |
| 33 | Season of LovePinkī to Kirāzu |  play_arrow | Set to a stylish bossa nova-inspired sound, love… |
| 34 | Angel’s TemptationMayuzumi Jun |  play_arrow | …the many hit songs that vividly colored the summers of the Showa era |
| 35 | UFOpinku redii |  play_arrow | Pink Lady's smash hit song |
| 36 | Sinbad on the Shorepinku redii |  play_arrow | Released in June 1977, this song wa… |
| 37 | The Day the Seagulls FlewWatanabe Machiko |  play_arrow | A gemlike portrayal of the heartbreak of lost love, set in a port town… |
| 38 | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR |  play_arrow | When it comes to quintessential sights and sounds of summer in the Showa era, this song is indispensable... |
| 39 | Love VacationZa Pīnattsu |  play_arrow | Harmonious chemistry unique to a twin duo... |
| 40 | Blue ChateauJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet romance set in a blue castle surrounded by forests and springs... |
| 41 | The Door to SummerMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s ... that evokes a refreshing summer breeze |
| 42 | After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | Mixing irony and humor to portray the light and shadow of idols… |
| 43 | EnchantedJudi Ongu |  play_arrow | A smash hit with total sales of two million copies, Ju… |
| 44 | A Man’s Badge of HonorYokohama Ginbae |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the passionate hearts of young people, driven by a rebellious spirit |
| 45 | Scat at DawnYuki Saori |  play_arrow | One of the representative songs of the 1960s in the Showa era, when you listen to it… |
| 46 | If I Could Play the PianoNishida Toshiyuki |  play_arrow | This work is striking for its lyrics filled with heartrending wishes... |
| 47 | Drifters’ Zundoko BushiZa Dorifutāzu |  play_arrow | The cheerful song sung by The Drifters is youth… |
| 48 | Forever with youKayama Yūzō |  play_arrow | When it comes to summer songs, I think of tracks that evoke clear, sunny skies… |
| 49 | White Swingbiriibanban |  play_arrow | In the 1960s, as a pioneer of folk songs, he/she/they... |
| 50 | ambushIshikawa Hitomi |  play_arrow | Lyrics and composition by Yumi Arai, arrangement by Masataka Matsutoya… |
| 51 | Sailor Suit and Machine GunYakushimaru Hiroko |  play_arrow | The song that became a huge hit as the theme for a coming-of-age film is… |
| 52 | School HeavenFingā 5 |  play_arrow | In 1974, Finger Five released… |
| 53 | Season in the SunTUBE |  play_arrow | TUBE, singing refreshingly about summer love and youth... |
| 54 | Beach of MemoriesZa Wairudowanzu |  | A pioneering band of the Group Sounds scene... |
| 55 | Waltz of StarlightSen Masao |  play_arrow | Released in March 1966, this song... |
| 56 | Seaside BoundZa Taigāsu |  | A dazzling sun and a blue sea come vividly to mind—how thrilling... |
| 57 | I’m in trouble.Yamamoto Rinda |  play_arrow | As Linda Yamamoto’s debut single, 196... |
| 58 | 4:00 A.M.Ohnuki Taeko |  play_arrow | Taeko Onuki’s expression of the stillness before dawn… |
| 59 | Ruby RingTerao Akira |  play_arrow | As a renowned actor who has left behind numerous masterpieces, … |
| 60 | Light Blue RainYagami Junko |  play_arrow | Released in 1978, Junko Yagami’s biggest... |
| 61 | Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)Yokohama Ginbae |  play_arrow | Rebel youth rock, love that transcends generations |
| 62 | Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 63 | 12th graderFunaki Kazuo |  play_arrow | As a classic school song of the 1960s, Yurei... |
| 64 | A summer to rememberYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Known as a legendary singer in the Showa-era kayō (pop) genre… |
| 65 | Satsuma WomanKitajima Saburō |  play_arrow | A song depicting a scene where duty and human emotion intersect. Kita... |
| 66 | Isn’t it fine as long as you’re happy?Sara Naomi |  play_arrow | One of the iconic songs that represent Japan in the late 1960s and early 1970s is… |
| 67 | Summer MissSakakibara Ikue |  play_arrow | Ms. Ikue Sakakibara, whose husband is actor Toru Watanabe, … |
| 68 | Please, God!Za Tenputāzu |  play_arrow | The prayer of youth, staking its sweet sentiments on God, is earnest… |
| 69 | I’ve had enough of love.Za Dainamaitsu |  play_arrow | The Dynamites’ classic: the bittersweet love of youth |
| 70 | Last Summer WhisperAnri |  play_arrow | It evokes a poignant scene at the end of summer… |
| 71 | Cat, meow meow meowanonenone |  play_arrow | A song depicting animals’ adventures and challenges |
| 72 | Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo |  play_arrow | In 1963, someone sang of love and hope for a small life… |
| 73 | Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | When it comes to classic Showa-era songs, none surpasses this one… |
| 74 | Misty Lake MashuFuse Akira |  play_arrow | Akira Fuse’s fifth single overall, released in 19… |
| 75 | Let’s go, Shake!Terauchi Takeshi & Banīzu |  play_arrow | A youthful romance unfolding on the beach, and an ele… |
| 76 | Blue ChateauJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu |  play_arrow | Jackey Yoshikawa and The Blue Comets 196... |
| 77 | MakebaJAIN |  play_arrow | African rhythms and electronic soun… |
| 78 | Midnight DoorMatsubara Miki |  play_arrow | City pop classic: Miki Matsubara’s “Yoru Uta” (Night Song) |
| 79 | stationTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | The city, which is experiencing a global revival boom... |
| 80 | You are in full color.Ohtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | A profound footprint in the history of Japanese pop music... |
| 81 | Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Four decades from the 1970s to the 2000s... |
| 82 | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | A quintessential ballad representing the Showa era, by Hideaki Tokunaga... |
| 83 | Harmony at Summer’s EndInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai |  play_arrow | Since its release in 1986, this song has... |
| 84 | The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A legendary girls' band that epitomizes the Showa era… |
| 85 | I like you, I like you—I love you.Togawa Jun |  play_arrow | Jun Togawa's songs, with their distinctive worldview and expres... |
| 86 | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | Kome Kome Club’s exhilarating adventure song |
| 87 | Midnight PretendersAran Tomoko |  play_arrow | A song that portrays a secret love hidden in the darkness of night is now re... |
| 88 | Fly-day ChinatownYasuha |  play_arrow | Yasuha’s classic hit is popular for its exotic atmosphere and captivating lyrics. |
| 89 | Lonely Tropical FishWink |  play_arrow | They took the Eurobeat that was popular overseas at the time and… |
| 90 | era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice you’ll never forget once you’ve heard it, and… |
| 91 | Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Nakayama and WANDS’ summer love song, a big hit |
| 92 | foreignerKUBOTA Saki |  play_arrow | An intro that exudes an exotic atmosphere… |
| 93 | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRattsu & Sutā (Suzuki Masayuki) |  play_arrow | At the 2022 Fuji Rock Festival... |
| 94 | SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | This work, marked by its shimmering guitar cutting, leaves a strong impression... |
| 95 | Stranger – Theme of the Silk RoadKUBOTA Saki |  play_arrow | The oriental phrase leaves such a strong impression… |
| 96 | Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumi |  play_arrow | A classic song about standing up to infidelity and celebrating women's strength |
| 97 | Love is overŌyō Fifi |  play_arrow | Fei-fei Ouyang’s classic song, “Love Is Over”... |
| 98 | wicked womanNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | This work, still beloved today as a classic from the Showa era, is... |
| 99 | A café in a student districtGaro |  play_arrow | The Japanese folk group Garo’s third si... |
| 100 | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | Yasushi Nakanishi's straight, high-tone voi... |