Ranking of Popular Japanese Pop (J-Pop) Artists Among People in Their 50s [2026]
Introducing popular Japanese songs among people in their 50s in a ranking format!
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Ranking of Popular Japanese Music/J-POP Artists Among People in Their 50s [2026] (51–60)
single bedSha ran Q57rank/position
A work renowned as one of the great ballads of the Heisei era, “Single Bed.” Considered a signature song of Sharan Q, it’s still frequently sung at karaoke and is popular in vocal training as well.
Its range is mid1 C# to mid2 G#, so it’s not extremely low, but because the more energetic phrases can be sung with a rich mid-to-low tone, it’s a piece that really brings out the appeal of men with lower voices.
By using a technique called the hiccup (hi-cup) singing method, you can further emphasize masculinity; try incorporating it to the extent that it doesn’t affect your scoring.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo58rank/position
A warm song filled with feelings for a loved one.
Released in February 2004, this track was featured as the theme song for NTV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and used in commercials.
It was also the theme song for a film of the same name starring Yui Aragaki, and has been loved by people of all ages.
Hitoto Yo’s gentle vocals and the heartfelt lyrics are especially captivating.
With wishes for peace and prayers for the happiness of loved ones woven into it, it’s perfect for expressing your feelings to someone special.
It’s also recommended for special occasions like weddings and anniversaries.
You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho59rank/position
It’s a romantic ballad that beautifully portrays a moonlit scene.
The song weaves feelings of a miraculous encounter and a vow of eternal love together with a gentle melody.
Under the starry sky, it’s a graceful tale that will resonate in your heart, making you want to listen while thinking of the one you love.
Miho Nakayama’s clear, translucent voice tenderly embraces an emotionally rich world that spins a story of everlasting love.
Released in February 1988 and crafted by Toshiki Kadomatsu, the piece reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It also left a strong impression as an insert song for the TBS drama “Mama wa Idol!” starring Nakayama, and won the Japan Record Awards Gold Prize.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to step away from the busyness of daily life and savor your gratitude for someone special.
Why not spend a calm moment immersing yourself in this heartwarming, gentle love story?
Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko60rank/position
This ballad-style song portrays the ache of unrequited love, carried by Kyoko Koizumi’s transparent, heartfelt vocals.
The delicate lyrics capture the quiet longing of yearning for someone without even realizing it.
Released in November 1986, this was Koizumi’s 20th single.
It also drew attention as a star-studded collaboration written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Girl,” it was performed at the 1987 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, among other highlights—so many of you may remember it for its popularity at the time.
Please, sing it gently as you recall your younger days in love.
Ranking of Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Artists Among People in Their 50s [2026] (61–70)
ambushIshikawa Hitomi61rank/position
Hitomi Ishikawa, a female singer who was hugely active in the late 1970s.
Her voice exudes femininity, yet her vocals also convey a compelling strength—that was her distinctive appeal.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Machibuse (“Ambush”).
While it has a slightly wide vocal range, the high notes feature surprisingly short sustained tones, so it’s easy on the throat.
As long as you can keep your pitch steady, it’s a song that anyone can sing well.
LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE62rank/position
Here’s a song released by DREAMS COME TRUE in 1995.
Among their singles, it achieved their highest sales and topped the Oricon year-end chart.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Aishiteiru to Ittekure,” starring Etsushi Toyokawa and Takako Tokiwa, and since the drama was extremely popular, many people likely remember it vividly.
In 1998, it was included in high school music textbooks, becoming a song beloved across generations.
Galaxy Express 999Godaigo63rank/position
For people in their 50s, the anime they loved as kids were likely Leiji Matsumoto works such as Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999.
Among them, the movie version of Galaxy Express 999 released in 1979 featured a theme song of the same name sung by Godiego, which stood out as stylish among anime theme songs of the time—and it was cool because it even included English lyrics.
Just hearing the intro is enough to make many people excited.
It’s a song I definitely want folks of the same generation to sing together and get hyped about.