Popular Nostalgic Songs: J-Pop Ranking [1990s Japanese Music Ranking]
We present the latest Top 100 ranking of classic Japanese pop songs all at once, ordered by most views! We’ve picked out nostalgic hits from the 1990s.
Listening again, you’ll notice many songs are still enjoying a revival today.
Be sure to check them out.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| Popular Nostalgic Songs: J-Pop Ranking [1990s Japanese Music Ranking] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Poignant lyrics that evoke the pain of heartbreak and the feelings toward a first love… |
| 2 | Robinsonsupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of spring and memories of youth |
| 3 | HOWEVERGLAY |  play_arrow | GLAY's legendary masterpiece: a ballad that depicts love and hope |
| 4 | Winter,againGLAY |  play_arrow | A winter ballad song from GLAY, for listeners... |
| 5 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | A poignant love song emblematic of the ’90s |
| 6 | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | The Dragon Ball series, which was at the peak of its popularity… |
| 7 | White LoveSPEED |  play_arrow | A special that likens a pure, heartrending first love to white snow... |
| 8 | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | One of Elephant Kashimashi’s signature songs, depicting the emptiness of everyday life... |
| 9 | Poem of SunlightLe Couple |  play_arrow | With its wistful melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart, many people... |
| 10 | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | The variety show Hitachi Ashita P-KAN… |
| 11 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s relea… in 1997 |
| 12 | I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN |  play_arrow | Despite disbanding at the height of their popularity, in 2017... |
| 13 | JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | A rock ballad that portrays loneliness and a thirst for life |
| 14 | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | Still beloved today as the very embodiment of a winter song… |
| 15 | SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | Formed by high school classmates, with a distinctive singing voice... |
| 16 | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | Embrace the memories and move forward |
| 17 | ALONEB’z |  play_arrow | A classic by B’z: a love ballad that colors loneliness |
| 18 | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Delicately expressing both the pain of heartbreak and the hope of taking a new step forward… |
| 19 | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | With an overwhelmingly powerful singing voice uncharacteristic of Japanese singers, and a fa... |
| 20 | I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | This song, released in December 1993… |
| 21 | Until the World Ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | Lyrics depicting the loneliness and sense of loss in a big city, and Oda... |
| 22 | I want to see you.sawada chikako |  play_arrow | The signature song of Chikaco Sawada: the heartrending feelings of a winter farewell |
| 23 | ROSIERLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | LUNA SEA’s classic song “ROSIER” |
| 24 | OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Garnering overwhelming support as a charismatic figure among the youth, … |
| 25 | I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece filled with feelings for my father; its heartrending lyrics resonate with the heart. |
| 26 | Nameless PoemMr.Children |  play_arrow | Iconic songs from the ’90s resonate with people’s hearts. |
| 27 | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Kazumasa Oda, who delicately depicted the subtleties of romance… |
| 28 | HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A moving L’Arc-en-Ciel classic that depicts the emotions of love |
| 29 | PRIDEImai Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Imai’s ballad of love and independence |
| 30 | TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | Fumiya Fujii’s classic song from Asunaro Hakusho |
| 31 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A poignant melancholy that achingly sings of lingering feelings for an ex-lover… |
| 32 | TemptationGLAY |  play_arrow | In 1999, they were going to hold a concert for 200,000 people, but... |
| 33 | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE |  play_arrow | The harder I try, the more distance I feel between us... |
| 34 | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | It begins with the feeling of quietly gazing at the cityscape, and then los... |
| 35 | Silent JealousyX JAPAN |  play_arrow | Love and Jealousy, the Soul of X JAPAN |
| 36 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | One of the iconic J-POP classics representing the ’90s… |
| 37 | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s Christmas heartbreak song, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 38 | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | An iconic J-pop rock band song that conveys courage and hope |
| 39 | I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho |  play_arrow | Miporin’s love, released in February 1994... |
| 40 | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | Beie..., which enjoyed explosive popularity in the 1990s, |
| 41 | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Pure lyrics that vow eternal love and a warm melody |
| 42 | The End of the WorldTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT |  play_arrow | Rock by THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT |
| 43 | PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki |  play_arrow | A song that gives me courage because there’s a tomorrow |
| 44 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | “Kabutomushi” is a masterpiece that portrays the four seasons of love. |
| 45 | Summer Days of 1993class |  play_arrow | Refreshing acoustic sound and lingering in the heart… |
| 46 | Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A cheer song that likens the push-and-pull of love to a seesaw |
| 47 | Glass BoyKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' debut song—a masterpiece is born! |
| 48 | As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z |  play_arrow | A classic hit by B’z, an emotion-filled love song |
| 49 | Silent EveKarashima Midori |  play_arrow | The T… that featured Atsuko Sendo, Eisaku Yoshida, and others |
| 50 | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | Characterized by a melody and lyrics that resonate deeply with the heart, … |
| 51 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | Namie Amuro’s classic, a masterpiece that symbolizes its era |
| 52 | RomancePENICILLIN |  play_arrow | The appeal of the visual kei band PENICILLIN |
| 53 | Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | A message with a strong protest tone and in Japanese... |
| 54 | LOVE MachineMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | An iconic song representing the ’90s, by Morning Musume, co... |
| 55 | Boy Meets GirlTRF |  play_arrow | The man who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s... |
| 56 | Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS |  play_arrow | The legendary classic song by Miho Nakayama & WANDS |
| 57 | Bye For NowT-BOLAN |  play_arrow | An iconic song of hope and courage that transcends farewell |
| 58 | Forever LoveX JAPAN |  play_arrow | The moving impact of X JAPAN’s ballad “Kurenai” |
| 59 | There will be love there -Ainō Aru Basho-the brilliant green |  play_arrow | People in their late 40s to 50s would go, “Ah, Brig… |
| 60 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s classic “Cherry,” a moving masterpiece |
| 61 | YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | Ninety years imbued with strength and a passion for the future… |
| 62 | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Vividly depicting the inner landscape at summer’s end, … |
| 63 | Over DriveJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Judy and Mary’s classic, music that resonates with the heart |
| 64 | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | T.M.R.’s signature summer song, a classic brimming with a sense of speed |
| 65 | Kiss me right nowLINDBERG |  play_arrow | Centered around Maki Watase, a former idol vocalist… |
| 66 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | A moving song depicting the love and hope of a mother and child |
| 67 | I’ll surely never forgetZARD |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ZARD classic that sings of hope and strength |
| 68 | Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITY |  play_arrow | A moving love song that portrays romance in the 90s |
| 69 | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'SLAM DUNK,' a cry from the soul of youth |
| 70 | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | The charm of iconic songs that color Spitz's youth |
| 71 | ESCAPEMOON CHILD |  play_arrow | A cri… that epitomizes the band sound of the ’90s |
| 72 | Because it’s a cold nightTRF |  play_arrow | Just having that group at the live venue is alr… |
| 73 | Winter Fantasykazan |  play_arrow | Wrapped in heartwarming kindness as the season grows colder... |
| 74 | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic hit of the ’90s that depicts a crossroads in life |
| 75 | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki’s Christmas song, Youthful Love |
| 76 | Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL |  play_arrow | NUMBER GIRL’s classic song “Toumei Shoujo” (Transparent Girl) |
| 77 | My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeHiramatsu Eri |  play_arrow | This work, known as one of Airi Hiramatsu’s signature songs… |
| 78 | Can’t Stop Fallin’in Loveglobe |  play_arrow | A classic hit by globe that depicts a poignant winter romance |
| 79 | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A simple acoustic guitar tone, huh... |
| 80 | Rusty NailX JAPAN |  play_arrow | The enchanting fusion of synth and rock |
| 81 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings about the bonds of life |
| 82 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | All four of them have distinctive personalities and talents... |
| 83 | It’s love.V6 |  play_arrow | Lyrics by Goro Matsui, music by Koji Tamaki… |
| 84 | squallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama vividly portrays a heartrending love. |
| 85 | Swaying feelingsZARD |  play_arrow | A warm, gentle embrace that envelops wavering feelings… |
| 86 | Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A classic by THE BLUE HEARTS that colors youth |
| 87 | Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Hidetaka Tokunaga’s moving graduation song |
| 88 | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A classic song that likens youthful love to a roller coaster. |
| 89 | LOVE PHANTOMB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s intense rock tune shakes the soul. |
| 90 | Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | In the lyrics that Kyoko Koizumi herself crafted, the city… |
| 91 | Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6 |  play_arrow | V6’s signature song “Let’s Form a Circle and Dance.” |
| 92 | BELOVEDGLAY |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose nostalgia-filled song resonates in the heart |
| 93 | Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Timeless anthems that color our youth, music that resonates with the heart |
| 94 | my graduationSPEED |  play_arrow | A classic ballad that evokes graduation, and the courage to move forward |
| 95 | I’m proudKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | Among the big hits of the ’90s, this one is especially memorable… |
| 96 | Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu |  play_arrow | The nationwide hit song “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” |
| 97 | suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | ZARD “Totsuzen,” a moving anthem of youth |
| 98 | Beyond the Night SkySMAP |  play_arrow | One of the songs that represent 1990s J-pop… |
| 99 | Until the world endsWANDS |  play_arrow | A classic hit by WANDS, a representative band of the J-POP golden era |
| 100 | innocent worldMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. …, which became a huge hit in June 1994, |