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