Chiaki Naomi’s Popular Song Rankings [2026]

The Path of Starlit Shadowschiaki naomi8rank/position

Starlit Pathway ~ Sung by Naomi Chiaki (Japan Record Award winner)

It’s a masterpiece whose moist tones and graceful melody seep into the heart.

Naomi Chiaki’s lustrous voice and delicate expressiveness beautifully paint a scene of a summer night sky.

Released by Victor Entertainment in December 1992, the song was used in a Yanase “Audi” commercial and later, in 2006, in a Kirin Beverage commercial.

It’s a perfect track for enjoying music in a calm mood.

It also makes a great conversation starter with seniors, offering a lovely time to share nostalgic Showa-era memories.

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Yuki ~ Uta Chiaki Naomi (Japan Record Award Winner)

Naomi Chiaki, who debuted in 1969 and has created timeless classics, performs a poignant ballad themed around snow titled “Yuki” (Snow).

It’s a track included on a 2000 release, depicting a dramatic moment in a woman’s life.

While not much is explicitly stated, the story seems to be that she visits her ex-lover’s apartment only to find he is already living with a new partner.

The way her feelings in that moment are interwoven with the imagery of snow is masterful.

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Naomi Chiaki – Foghorn (Muteki) – Shipwreck 1988 [Live]

There’s no one else among Japanese artists who can sing fado with such aching poignancy.

Chiaki Naomi’s rendition of “Muteki” is a towering masterpiece—brimming with emotion and as powerful as performances by singers from Portugal itself.

A fado you can listen to in Japanese is a wonderful thing.

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Naomi Chiaki / Four Requests [Official Audio]

This is a single released by Naomi Chiaki in April 1970.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly charts and won the Broadcast Music Award at the Japan Record Awards.

It is a classic that has been covered not only in Japan but also by artists in Taiwan and South Korea.

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Red Dragonfly ~ Song by Naomi Chiaki (Japan Record Award recipient)

“Kurenai Tonbo” is a single released by Naomi Chiaki on October 5, 1988.

Known for mastering a variety of genres including Showa-era kayōkyoku, enka, and pop, Chiaki performed the song as an original piece on NHK’s Kayō Parade that same year, which drew attention and led to its single release.

It became a long-running hit, spending 24 weeks within the Top 100 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The lyrics tell a poignant story about closing down a bar called “Kurenai Tonbo” tucked behind Shinjuku Station and returning to the countryside—a quintessential Showa-era classic brimming with nostalgia.

It’s also recommended for autumn karaoke events at senior facilities, so why not give it a listen?

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Yearning Soaked in Rain / Naomi Chiaki

Naomi Chiaki, whose song “Kassai” was a massive hit.

From her debut up to her breakout hits, she made a deeply striking impression that seared itself into my memory.

Her vocal ability is highly acclaimed, and the way she sings—both meticulous and passionate—makes her presence truly dignified.

Seagull Townchiaki naomi14rank/position

Naomi Chiaki 🎵 "Kamome no Machi"

Naomi Chiaki, slightly tipsy, sings a heartrending lyric that likens crows to seagulls and Shibuya to a beach.

The intro begins with strings, and then the guitar-only accompaniment shapes her vocals into a uniquely striking atmosphere.

Everything seeps into the heart; the more you listen, the more you come to love this hidden gem.

Because of her strong vocal ability, I think it’s a song you can listen to over and over at a slow tempo without ever getting tired of it.