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Chieko Baisho’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Chieko Baisho is strongly associated with her role as Sakura in the film series “It’s Tough Being a Man” (Otoko wa Tsurai yo).

In 2005, she was awarded the Purple Ribbon Medal, and she continues to thrive as one of Japan’s leading actresses.

Baisho has in fact been active as a singer for many years as well.

She has performed many theme songs for anime, so you might find a song you’re familiar with.

Chieko Baisho’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)

Nagasaki Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge)Baishō Chieko8rank/position

This is a Nagasaki-themed song that was broadcast on NHK’s music program “Minna no Uta.” It’s sung by Chieko Baisho, who is also known for her role as Sakura Suwa in the “It’s Tough Being a Man” (Otoko wa Tsurai yo) film series.

The composer is Hirooki Ogawa, who also worked on “Sayonara wa Dansu no Ato ni,” and the lyrics were written by Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman.

As the title suggests, the song features many famous sights of Nagasaki, including Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge), which is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

If you live in Nagasaki Prefecture, you’ll probably feel an immediate sense of familiarity with it, even on your first listen.

Araki Jakkan
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A town where snow fallsBaishō Chieko9rank/position

Although it is an old song, its distinctive melodic line leaves an unforgettable impression.

The composer is Yoshinao Nakada, known for creating songs beloved as school music, such as “Medaka no Gakko” and “Chiisai Aki Mitsuketa.” This piece was originally written as an insert song for an NHK radio drama and became a hit in 1952.

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Elegy of ShichirigahamaBaishō Chieko10rank/position

Elegy of Shichirigahama ~ Saori Yuki & Shoko Yasuda
Elegy of ShichirigahamaBaishō Chieko

In 1910, a tragic accident occurred when a boat carrying students from Zushi Kaisei Junior High School in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, capsized.

As a requiem for the victims, a song titled “Elegy of Shichirigahama,” also known as “Mashiroki Fuji no Ne,” was composed.

Many musicians have sung it, and this is the version performed by Chieko Baisho.

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Chieko Baisho Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)

Village AutumnBaishō Chieko11rank/position

Sato no Aki (Autumn in the Village) by Chieko Baisho
Village AutumnBaishō Chieko

I had simply thought it was a quiet, calming song, but I came to realize it’s a prayer for a father’s safe return from the war.

From wartime propaganda to the once-unspeakable hope for safe homecoming—this made me feel anew that songs are shaped by their times.

Baishō’s gentle singing is wonderful.

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