Ichirō Fujiyama Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Dreamy TokyoFujiyama Ichirō8rank/position

Dreamy Tokyo

Ichiro Fujiyama’s “Yume Awaki Tokyo” is a classic that symbolizes postwar Japan.

With its elegant vocals and composition dating back to 1947 (Showa 22), the song has lost none of its charm.

Its beautiful melody has the power to rekindle dreams and hope in the hearts of older listeners.

If you play this song in an intro quiz, many people will surely picture nostalgic scenes and find themselves humming along.

It will bring hearts closer together and help everyone spend a wonderful time.

Where are you, spring?Futaba Akiko, Fujiyama Ichirō9rank/position

Where is spring? Ichirō Fujiyama, Akiko Futaba

Haruhai Izuko (Where Is Spring?) is a song released in 1940 (Showa 15) by the golden combo of Showa-era popular music: lyrics by Saijō Yaso, composition by Koga Masao, and vocals by Akiko Futaba and Ichirō Fujiyama.

A film of the same title was released in the same year, and, as was common with popular songs of the time, this piece served as its theme song.

Incidentally, there is another theme song for the same film, Natsukashi no Utagoe (Nostalgic Singing Voice), for which the lyricist, composer, and singers are all the same; in fact, Haru yo Izuko was issued as the B-side to the Natsukashi no Utagoe record.

While both sets of lyrics share a sentimental tone in keeping with the film’s story, Haru yo Izuko is characterized by a more melancholy, plaintive melody and mood compared to the bright, up-tempo feel of Natsukashi no Utagoe.

If you’re interested, I encourage you to listen to both and compare them.

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Iwaki City SongFujiyama Ichirō10rank/position

Iwaki City Song (Ichiro Fujiyama)

There was a song about Iwaki City, but it’s unclear how well-known it actually is among people who live there.

The tune has a cheer-song vibe, and judging from the introduction video it features Iwaki’s famous tourist spots and history, but I had to laugh when the Maruto supermarket showed up.

It’s a well-known supermarket locally.

Radio Calisthenics SongFujiyama Ichirō11rank/position

Radio Taiso Song (Full Version)

This is a McDonald’s breakfast (Asa-Mac) commercial featuring Junichi Okada and Anna Yamada as senior and junior colleagues.

When Okada laments that they have to go out on sales rounds earlier than usual, Yamada suggests they can stop by for breakfast at McDonald’s.

The scene of the two happily enjoying their breakfast as he exclaims, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” leaves a strong impression.

The background music is the Morning Image Radio Calisthenics Song.

Many people likely know this tune well from childhood, as it was released in 1956.

By the way, did you know that this “Radio Calisthenics Song” is actually the third version?

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Hane Keisuke

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Crescent Moon GirlFujiyama Ichirō12rank/position

Crescent Moon Girl — Ichirō Fujiyama

Under a crescent moon floating in the night sky, you can picture a caravan crossing the desert—this is the scene evoked by a song from Mr.

Ichirō Fujiyama.

Released in 1947 as an NHK radio popular song, it portrays the pure feelings of a protagonist who continues their journey while thinking of a lover in a distant town.

Mr.

Fujiyama’s warm yet dignified tenor—bringing classical technique into popular music—blends beautifully with the exotically flavored melody composed by Yuji Koseki.

The bell-like accompaniment further heightens the romantic atmosphere of travel.

The song was later included on the album “Omoide no Album” and the celebrated collection “Ichirō Fujiyama Daizenshū.” It’s the kind of beautiful voice that made many hearts feel at ease in the early postwar years—and one you’ll want to listen to closely.

The hill is in full bloom.Fujiyama Ichirō13rank/position

The hill is in full bloom.

This is a song with the same title as the film, released as the theme song for the 1952 movie “The Hill Is in Full Bloom.” Its bright, cheerful sound evokes the warmth of a spring day.

Throughout, it portrays the days of youth, conveying the momentum and straightforward emotions that come with being young.

It can be heard as a declaration from a young person determined to move forward, and it also feels like a call encouraging young people to go boldly wherever their hearts lead.

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Yamagata Prefecture Sports Prefectural Anthem (Snow of Mount Gassan)Fujiyama Ichirō14rank/position

Yamagata Prefecture Sports Prefectural Anthem

This piece was created in Yamagata Prefecture, the host site of the 32nd Track and Field Championships held in 1948 (Showa 23), to inspire enthusiasm for sports.

It is said to be a standard song played at elementary school sports days in Yamagata.

It is beloved by residents under titles such as “Yamagata Sports Prefectural Anthem,” “Prefectural Song,” and “Snow of Mt.

Gassan.”