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Ichirō Fujiyama Popular Song Ranking [2026]

We present a ranking of popular songs by Ichirō Fujiyama—renowned as a singer, vocal artist, composer, and conductor—who helped lay the foundations of Japan’s music scene.

Even if you don’t recognize the titles, you’ll likely find that you’ve heard many of these classic tunes at least once.

He received the People’s Honour Award in 1992.

Ichiro Fujiyama Popular Song Ranking [2026] (21–30)

Byakkotai (White Tiger Corps)Fujiyama Ichirō21rank/position

Along with the tide of the Meiji Restoration, the tragic Byakkotai—boys of 16 or 17 who, driven by a desire to protect their homeland of Aizu, went to the battlefield and ultimately took their own lives—are famous throughout Japan.

Although the lyrics themselves use quite difficult language, phrases such as “fair and tender-faced” boys and “rain of blood” vividly evoke the horrific circumstances.

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Is sake tears or a sigh?Fujiyama Ichirō22rank/position

Ichiro Fujiyama’s song “Is Sake Tears or Sighs?” captivates with a musical style that beautifully expresses the dual nature of sorrow from heartbreak and the comfort found in alcohol.

The more the protagonist drinks, the deeper his sadness grows—an emotion that truly strikes a chord.

Released in 1931, the song was also used as the theme for the Shochiku film “A Woman of Many Memories.” Its wistful melody and realistic lyrics resonated deeply with people of the time.

Sing this at karaoke, and you may find yourself laying bare life’s sorrows along with your drink.

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