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Yumi Arai Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Yumi Arai made her debut with the album “Hikōkigumo,” and, alongside Takuro Yoshida, Yosui Inoue, and Miyuki Nakajima, helped energize Japanese pop music.

Her songs—marked by distinctive chord progressions and a floating, airy feel—have captivated countless listeners.

This time, we’ve compiled a ranking of Yumi Arai’s most popular songs!

Please enjoy these timeless masterpieces that have never lost their luster!

Playlist

Yumi Arai Popular Song Rankings [2026]
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1contrailArai Yumi
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Expressing Yumi Arai’s youthful impressions with a clear, translucent singing voice
2If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi
If I'm wrapped in kindnessArai Yumiplay_arrow
A warm ... that reminds me of the pure heart of childhood.
3Close your eyesArai Yumi
Close your eyesArai Yumiplay_arrow
A beloved song born from a high school student's letter to the editor, deeply rooted in the community.
4Message of RougeArai Yumi
Message of RougeArai Yumiplay_arrow
A famous song by Yumi Arai, known from Ghibli films
5Graduation PhotoArai Yumi
Graduation PhotoArai Yumiplay_arrow
Yumi Matsutoya’s classic graduation song
6Darkening RoomArai Yumi
Darkening RoomArai Yumiplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Yumi Arai that captures the poignancy of parting
7Blue airmailArai Yumi
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A classic song that sings of the heartache of a long-distance romance.
8I want to go back to that dayArai Yumi
I want to go back to that dayArai Yumiplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of gentle sorrow becomes a hit.
9An Afternoon Spent Watching the SeaArai Yumi
An Afternoon Spent Watching the SeaArai Yumiplay_arrow
Every time I think of you, I think of this shop…
10December RainArai Yumi
December RainArai Yumiplay_arrow
A poignant song about winter loneliness and heartbreak
11No reply needed.Arai Yumi
No reply needed.Arai Yumiplay_arrow
Yuming’s debut song, a sophisticated masterpiece
12The Fourteenth MoonArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
The Fourteenth MoonArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)play_arrow
A rock-style classic themed around the 14th-day moon
13COBALT HOURArai Yumi
COBALT HOURArai Yumiplay_arrow
Before getting married, Yumi Matsutoya was active under the name Yumi Arai...
14If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
If I'm wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)play_arrow
A classic song wrapped in tenderness, Kiki's Delivery Service
15Graduation PhotoArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
Graduation PhotoArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)play_arrow
Yumi Matsutoya’s graduation song, memories of youth
16If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (gen: Matsutoya Yumi)
If I'm wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (gen: Matsutoya Yumi)play_arrow
Yumi Matsutoya’s classic songs are loved across generations.
17I want to go back to that dayArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
I want to go back to that dayArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)play_arrow
Yumi Matsutoya, who is still active as a singer, sa...
18Late Summer (A Season for One)Arai Yumi
Late Summer (A Season for One)Arai Yumiplay_arrow
The end of love layered over the seasons’ scenery
19Chinese soupArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
Chinese soupArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)play_arrow
A love cheer song that compares an ex-boyfriend to a pea
20If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)
If I'm wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi)play_arrow
A gentle and hopeful masterpiece by Yumi Arai
21I want to go back to that day.Arai Yumi
I want to go back to that day.Arai Yumiplay_arrow
A classic by Yumi Arai, poignantly singing of longing for the past
22I can surely say that.Arai Yumi
I can surely say that.Arai Yumiplay_arrow
A classic song by Yumi Arai features in Asahi Soft Drinks' commercial.
23Chuo FreewayArai Yumi
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Toyota commercial 'Departure' features a collaboration between Takuya Kimura and Takeshi Kitano.
24as if nothing happenedArai Yumi
as if nothing happenedArai Yumiplay_arrow
A Hidden Gem from “The Fourteenth Moon”: Thoughts for a Beloved Dog
25Departing AutumnArai Yumi
Departing AutumnArai Yumiplay_arrow
Yumi Arai’s classic album “MISSLIM” evokes the feeling of autumn air.
26Rainy StationArai Yumi
Rainy StationArai Yumiplay_arrow
Released back when Yuming still had the surname 'Arai'...
27ripplesArai Yumi
ripplesArai Yumiplay_arrow
Reading poetry in a boat on the lake in the heartbroken October