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