Ranking of Popular Japanese Pop (J-Pop) Artists Among People in Their 50s [2026]

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Ranking of Popular Japanese Pop (J-Pop) Artists Among People in Their 50s [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s famous song depicts spring and love
2	Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE		Sing THE ALFEE’s signature song “Hoshizora no Distance”
3	Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka		The emotional music of Yutaka Ozaki’s debut song
4	I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s hit songs and movie theme songs are easy to sing.
5	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Urban Life and Hope as Depicted in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s Classic Song
6	My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu		The charm of Southern’s classic song “Uronna Mise”
7	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		90s rock, a strong will to chase dreams
8	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		Songs of hope, uplifting anthems that give us courage
9	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		The bright sense of setting off in the JAL campaign song
10	Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo		Shogo Hamada’s classic song “Yuki no Hana,” a sorrow that resonates with the heart
11	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		The appeal of classic songs that sing about the pain of heartbreak
12	Main ThemeYakushimaru Hiroko		Hiromi Yakushimaru’s classic song “Main Theme”
13	PRIDEImai Miki		A cheerleading love song that turns a secret love into pride
14	Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic song—so cool!
15	Slow motionNakamori Akina		A debut song depicting an encounter on the beach
16	FriendsRebekka		Rebecca’s classic song “Friends” is great for karaoke.
17	foreignerKUBOTA Saki		Saki Kubota’s classic song “Ihōjin” is easy to sing.
18	240 Million Eyes – Exotic JapanGō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s classic song: original and easy to sing
19	Listening to OliviaAnri		Anri’s debut single, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
20	First loveMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita’s classic song evokes scenes of spring.
21	GLORIAZIGGY		Introduction to ZIGGY’s popular song GLORIA
22	ChampionArisu		A rock ballad that resonates with men in their 50s and is easy to sing at karaoke.
23	Two People’s Summer Story – NEVER ENDING SUMMER –Sugiyama Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe		A bittersweet love story by the summer seaside
24	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		An upbeat disco-style song
25	Wine Red Heartanzenchitai		A love song portraying mature romance that revives forbidden memories
26	Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu		Features of Ann Lewis's Roppongi Shinju
27	RUNNERbakufū suranpu		A track-and-field-themed anthem cheering on youth who keep on running
28	B-BlueBOØWY		The Appeal of BOØWY’s Classic Song “EASY DIVE”
29	Full of memoriesH₂O		A nostalgic classic ballad by H2O
30	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK's classic that colors the city's night
31	the first strong spring windkyandīzu		A refreshing classic that captures the arrival of spring
32	FriendsREBECCA		A classic coming-of-age song that depicts Rebecca’s first love
33	Season in the SunTUBE		TUBE’s classic summer hit—a refreshing yet bittersweet masterpiece
34	A long nightMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s unconventional rock song “Nagai Yoru” became a major hit.
35	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s classic song “Den’en” is easy to sing.
36	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		A famous song by Yosui Inoue that depicts the end of summer
37	Go for it!!Urufuruzu		Find courage with an upbeat rock tune
38	stationTakeuchi Mariya		A heartrending love story about former lovers who reunite at a train station
39	Lingering Snowiruka		The Appeal of the Heart-Touching Classic 'Nagori Yuki'
40	Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s 16th single, a lively classic
41	Love Doesn’t Stop ~Turn It Into Love~Wink		A song about unrequited love that sprouted from friendship
42	UFOpinku redii		Pink Lady's hit song “UFO”
43	Words of FarewellKaientai		Kaientai refers to both Sakamoto Ryōma’s trading company-like organization and a music group.
44	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		An iconic song of the '80s, a symbol of youth
45	Don’t give upZARD		A powerful classic that conveys encouragement and love
46	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		Kenji Sawada’s classic song “TOKIO,” 1950s
47	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		Gently singing about life's challenges with a paper airplane
48	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s message song of courage and hope
49	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		An iconic song that empowers you to live as your true self
50	CHA CHA CHAIshii Akemi		A Japanese-language cover of an Italian song; easy to catch the rhythm.
51	metropoliskurisutaru kingu		Secrets to Singing High Notes like Crystal King
52	atonementTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s classic song becomes a massive hit
53	You were mineKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic ’80s track—bittersweet, funky R&B
54	Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko		A big hit as Akiko Kobayashi’s debut song
55	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		“My Revolution” is a popular song among people in their 50s.
56	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s classic song, with a narrow vocal range and a mood-focused vibe
57	single bedSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s classic “Single Bed” showcases a male vocalist’s singing ability.
58	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		A heartwarming song about feelings for a loved one
59	You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho		A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night
60	Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s poignant unrequited-love classic
61	ambushIshikawa Hitomi		Hitomi Ishikawa’s classic song “Machibuse” is easy to sing.
62	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		A smash hit by DREAMS COME TRUE
63	Galaxy Express 999Godaigo		The famous theme song from Leiji Matsumoto’s anime Galaxy Express 999
64	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up
65	I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki		A woman's bittersweet feelings as she changes herself for love
66	A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe		A masterpiece by Momoe Yamaguchi, singing about the departure on life's journey.
67	Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi		A moving ballad wrapped in Hiromi Iwasaki’s maternal kindness
68	Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki		Hidetoshi Tokunaga’s smash-hit ballad, belted out at karaoke
69	Unstoppable ha~haYazawa Eikichi		Eikichi Yazawa’s “Tomaranai Ha~Ha” and towel throwing
70	Blue airmailArai Yumi		A classic song that sings of the heartache of a long-distance romance.
71	Love will winKAN		KAN’s classic, an anthem of support that doesn’t bow to hardship
72	outdatedKawashima Eigo		Singer-songwriter Kawashima, with outstanding vocal ability...
73	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “HELLO” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
74	Space Battleship Yamatosasaki isao		Space Battleship Yamato, the hugely popular classic anime
75	Believe in your dreamsTokunaga Hideaki		Tokunaga Hideaki’s classic song is a piece that encourages you in life.
76	I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra		A catchy, idol-style song by YMO
77	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s 13th single. Released in April 1996. Sold over 1.6 million copies without any tie-in. A Heisei-era J-pop classic with an easy-to-remember, easy-to-sing melody.
78	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		A classic Christmas song and a masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita
79	Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō		Ichirou Mizuki, a leading figure in the anison world
80	Sneaker BluesKondō Masahiko		Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup
81	Island SongTHE BOOM		Okinawa’s classic song “Shima Uta,” simple with a low register
82	Before anything else, from atop the roadIsseifubi Sepia		A message of courage and hope that asks about the meaning of life
83	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		Kazumasa Oda's Love Story Suddenly
84	MasqueradeShonentai		The emotions of Kamen Butokai and the charm of Shonentai
85	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Takako Okamura singing her signature songs after graduating from Aming
86	SubaruTanimura Shinji		A signature song by Shinji Tanimura that continues to be loved by many people.
87	Goodbyeofukōsu		Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance
88	WON’T BE LONGBaburugamu Burazāzu		The Bubblegum Brothers, popular for their soul and funk
89	Music HourPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's hit songs are captivating.
90	A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR		Summer love, a timeless classic across generations
91	Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū		Introducing classic hits by the 80s idol Yū Hayami.
92	Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken		A heartbreaking love song, sung by Naoko Ken
93	huge nuisanceyunikōn		A rock song portraying the sorrows of a salaryman
94	MonicaYoshikawa Koji		Koji Kikkawa’s End-of-Summer Rock ’n’ Roll
95	Get Along TogetherYamane Yasuhiro		90s hit songs, sweet love songs
96	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		When it comes to Yoshimi Iwasaki’s signature songs, this track is the one…
97	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		The appeal and singing tips of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature ballads
98	Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki		A positive masterpiece by Yuki Saito that resonates with the heart
99	applausechiaki naomi		Naomi Chiaki’s classic song “Kassai” (Applause)
100	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A cheer song by The Elephant Kashimashi