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 | A masterpiece that expresses heartbreak and first love with poignant lyrics |
| 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 | SPEED’s winter love ballad, a smash hit song |
| 8 | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | A signature song that sublimates emotions wavering between nihilism and hope |
| 9 | Poem of SunlightLe Couple |  play_arrow | Le Couple's moving hit song |
| 10 | I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN |  play_arrow | Despite disbanding at the height of their popularity, in 2017... |
| 11 | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | The variety show Hitachi Ashita P-KAN… |
| 12 | JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | A rock ballad that portrays loneliness and a thirst for life |
| 13 | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s relea… in 1997 |
| 14 | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | Kōmi Hirose's signature winter song became a big hit. |
| 15 | SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | CHAGE and ASKA’s signature song, SAY YES |
| 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 | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Representative ballad song(s) of DREAMS COME TRUE |
| 19 | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the pain of heartbreak and the glimmer of hope |
| 20 | I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | Maki Ohguro’s Slam Dunk ending song |
| 21 | I want to see you.sawada chikako |  play_arrow | The signature song of Chikaco Sawada: the heartrending feelings of a winter farewell |
| 22 | ROSIERLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | LUNA SEA’s classic song “ROSIER” |
| 23 | Until the World Ends…WANDS |  play_arrow | A smash-hit rock ballad by WANDS |
| 24 | HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A moving L’Arc-en-Ciel classic that depicts the emotions of love |
| 25 | OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Garnering overwhelming support as a charismatic figure among the youth, … |
| 26 | 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. |
| 27 | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Kazuya Oda’s famous song, the theme of Tokyo Love Story |
| 28 | PRIDEImai Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Imai’s ballad of love and independence |
| 29 | Nameless PoemMr.Children |  play_arrow | Iconic songs from the ’90s resonate with people’s hearts. |
| 30 | TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | Fumiya Fujii’s classic song from Asunaro Hakusho |
| 31 | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A ballad about 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 | DEEN’s debut song, singing about the heartache of a broken romance |
| 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 | Miho Nakayama’s million-selling song |
| 40 | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Influence of ZARD’s Signature Song “Makenaide” |
| 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 | A ballad portraying the shift of feelings from friendship to romance |
| 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 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | Namie Amuro’s classic, a masterpiece that symbolizes its era |
| 48 | Glass BoyKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' debut song—a masterpiece is born! |
| 49 | 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 |
| 50 | Silent EveKarashima Midori |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad by Midori Karashima that resonates with the heart |
| 51 | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | A signature song by Kome Kome Club that became a social phenomenon |
| 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 | A classic song by Morning Musume that sings of hope and energy |
| 55 | Boy Meets GirlTRF |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of TRF’s fateful encounter and departure |
| 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 | Red tambourineBLANKEY JET CITY |  play_arrow | A moving love song that portrays romance in the 90s |
| 60 | I want to shout that I love you.BAAD |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'SLAM DUNK,' a cry from the soul of youth |
| 61 | There will be love there -Ainō Aru Basho-the brilliant green |  play_arrow | People in their late 40s to 50s would go, “Ah, Brig… |
| 62 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s classic “Cherry,” a moving masterpiece |
| 63 | YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | 90s rock, a strong will to chase dreams |
| 64 | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A heartbreak love ballad at summer’s end |
| 65 | Over DriveJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Judy and Mary’s classic, music that resonates with the heart |
| 66 | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | T.M.R.’s signature summer song, a classic brimming with a sense of speed |
| 67 | Kiss me right nowLINDBERG |  play_arrow | A sweet and wistful love song, one of LINDBERG’s signature tracks |
| 68 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | A moving song depicting the love and hope of a mother and child |
| 69 | I’ll surely never forgetZARD |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ZARD classic that sings of hope and strength |
| 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 | Cousin’s classic winter song, Sapporo Beer commercial tune |
| 74 | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children |  play_arrow | A classic hit of the ’90s that depicts a crossroads in life |
| 75 | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A warm, classic song that sings of the universality of love |
| 76 | Rusty NailX JAPAN |  play_arrow | The enchanting fusion of synth and rock |
| 77 | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki’s Christmas song, Youthful Love |
| 78 | Transparent GirlNUMBER GIRL |  play_arrow | NUMBER GIRL’s classic song “Toumei Shoujo” (Transparent Girl) |
| 79 | My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeHiramatsu Eri |  play_arrow | Eri Hiramatsu’s signature song—a major hit depicting love |
| 80 | Can’t Stop Fallin’in Loveglobe |  play_arrow | A classic hit by globe that depicts a poignant winter romance |
| 81 | squallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A signature song by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays a heartrending love |
| 82 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings about the bonds of life |
| 83 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | All four of them have distinctive personalities and talents... |
| 84 | It’s love.V6 |  play_arrow | A gem-like ballad that finds courage from loneliness |
| 85 | I’m proudKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | Among the big hits of the ’90s, this one is especially memorable… |
| 86 | Swaying feelingsZARD |  play_arrow | Love-themed songs from ZARD's 4th album |
| 87 | Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | A classic by THE BLUE HEARTS that colors youth |
| 88 | Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Hidetaka Tokunaga’s moving graduation song |
| 89 | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A classic song that likens youthful love to a roller coaster. |
| 90 | LOVE PHANTOMB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s intense rock tune shakes the soul. |
| 91 | Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | A smash hit song that portrays Kyoko Koizumi’s earnest feelings |
| 92 | Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6 |  play_arrow | V6’s signature song “Let’s Form a Circle and Dance.” |
| 93 | BELOVEDGLAY |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose nostalgia-filled song resonates in the heart |
| 94 | Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | Timeless anthems that color our youth, music that resonates with the heart |
| 95 | my graduationSPEED |  play_arrow | A classic ballad that evokes graduation, and the courage to move forward |
| 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 | SMAP’s iconic song representing the 1990s |
| 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 | Introduction to Mr.Children's smash-hit songs |