[40s] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]

We present the latest top 100 rankings of Japanese music/J-POP for people in their 40s, showcasing the songs in order of most to least views! As life may be settling down for those in their 40s, are they seeking peace and comfort, or craving extraordinary excitement? What kinds of songs are being listened to most? The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[40s] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Romance Flight is a timeless classic.
2	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
3	OverMr.Children		90s rock and wistful melodies
4	Get WildTM NETWORK		The singing difficulty of Get Wild is low.
5	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		90s rock, a strong will to chase dreams
6	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		Theme song of Tokyo Love Story, youthful feelings
7	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		The signature ballad from Mr.Children’s biggest hit
8	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY’s “GLORIA” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
9	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s signature song—an epic and beautiful masterpiece
10	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic, a song of love and youth
11	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s classic hit “God of Romance”
12	Just by you being herekome kome CLUB		A heartwarming classic filled with gratitude and love
13	HOWEVERGLAY		A masterpiece that fills love’s slowness with love
14	single bedSha ran Q		Sharan Q’s popular hit song, depicting the value of love
15	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic summer hit released in 1993
16	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti has a narrow vocal range.
17	Robinsonsupittsu		Spitz’s classic songs bring back warm nostalgia
18	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		I Don't Want to Let Go by T-BOLAN
19	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		An inspiring ballad masterpiece by THE YELLOW MONKEY
20	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s romantic rock ballad
21	TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya		Vocal tips for Fumiya Fujii’s “TRUE LOVE”
22	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		The band's first Oricon number-one signature song
23	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		Nostalgic songs evoke memories.
24	The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s classic heals adult women.
25	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY’s million-selling song
26	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca’s classic song “Friends” is moving.
27	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		Beloved as a classic of youthful romance
28	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s signature song about parting and setting off on a journey
29	wailing in griefKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
30	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		A classic summer song by JUDY AND MARY from the ’90s
31	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		A signature classic song from the anime Touch
32	B-BlueBOØWY		BOØWY’s classic song “B-Blue” is easy to sing.
33	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A gem of a work that expresses the desire to be free with the one you love
34	First LoveUtada Hikaru		The appeal of Hikaru Utada’s vocals in ballads
35	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, with Komuro’s sound, has a narrow vocal range.
36	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		The BLUE HEARTS’ classic song “Be Kind to People.”
37	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s song of prayer for peace and love
38	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” is a moving masterpiece that pierces the heart.
39	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s signature love song “Kabuto…”
40	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
41	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa's debut song had a major impact on the '90s rock scene.
42	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Karaoke Summer Time Enjoyed with Yumi Matsutoya’s Classic Hits
43	innocent worldMr.Children		The famous song “innocent world” by Mr.Children
44	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
45	White kiteMy Little Lover		Classic summer hits of the ’90s, the nostalgic sound of youthful days
46	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		A song of the will to live true to oneself
47	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s love songs that resonate with the heart, conveying bonds and gratitude
48	Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi		The appeal and singing tips of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature ballads
49	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a moving masterpiece.
50	DEPARTURESglobe		globe’s classic that captures the poignancy of winter
51	vexing lipsTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s famous song “Hagayui Kuchibiru” (Frustrating Lips)
52	Love will winKAN		A powerful love anthem that helps you overcome difficulties
53	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		A signature song by DEEN, a poignant classic ballad
54	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic hit by Spitz that became a smash as a TV drama theme song
55	Watarase BridgeMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s classic that echoes at dusk
56	That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando		A smash-hit cheer song about not giving up
57	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s smash hit song “Denen” is great for karaoke.
58	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		THE JAYWALK's signature song, summer version
59	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s classic that gives courage and hope
60	Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing		A universally moving love song about love and growth
61	White LoveSPEED		SPEED’s smash-hit song “Angel Drop”
62	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki’s classic song resonates with the heart regardless of age.
63	TemptationGLAY		Signature song by GLAY, featuring an exhilarating melody
64	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		H Jungle, a popular reggae-style song
65	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
66	Winter, againGLAY		GLAY’s winter song depicting a snowy scenery
67	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		The moving masterpiece by Masaharu Fukuyama, 'HELLO'
68	366 daysHY		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
69	PRIDEImai Miki		Hotei Tomoyasu’s feelings toward Imai Miki…
70	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s “HONEY” is a masterpiece.
71	for a long timeKiroro		Kiroro’s “Nagai Aida” is a song that women in their 40s find easy to sing.
72	OH MY LITTLE GIRLOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s Heartfelt Love Songs
73	La La LaDaikoku Maki		Maki Ohguro’s classic song “La La La” is powerful and refreshing.
74	I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpiece, a poignant song of youth
75	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
76	A gentle feelingChara		Vocal techniques in Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi”
77	EverythingMISIA		A famous ballad by MISIA, a song that gently relaxes the heart
78	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s love songs are featured on many shows
79	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
80	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		A poignant winter ballad themed around snow
81	LOVE PHANTOMB’z		Explanation of B’z’s popular single “Mienai Chikara”
82	MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo's wistful melody captures the heart
83	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s poignant romantic ballad masterpiece
84	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A classic ballad about breaking up with a lover
85	To the futureKiroro		Singing of gratitude to my mother and hope for the future
86	On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z		A masterpiece by B’z, a song of deep love and hope
87	As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z		B’z’s smash hit sold 2 million copies.
88	Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s gentle love song, the treasures of everyday life
89	StoryAI		The AI known for its husky voice. In the song...
90	Swaying feelingsZARD		The appeal of ZARD’s signature song, Yureru Omoi (Shaking Feelings)
91	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s classic that portrays the afterglow of love and a wistful sadness
92	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'HANABI' gives me courage.
93	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s classic song that sings of youthful memories
94	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Many of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature songs encourage many people.
95	budKobukuro		A moving song by Kobukuro that conveys feelings for one’s mother
96	threadNakajima Miyuki		The charm and influence of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito”
97	era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki		A song of life's transience and the hope for renewal
98	Sign of LovePUFFY		PUFFY's 'Ai no Shirushi' — a famous, easy-to-sing song in a low key
99	AutomaticUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada: A musical revolution in R&B
100	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		A heartwarming masterpiece by CHAGE & ASKA