Masaharu Fukuyama’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

This is one of Fukuyama’s signature ballads, a million-seller with over two million copies sold.

It was written as the theme song for TBS’s “Uinnan no Hontoko! ‘Mirai Nikki V’,” and has become a classic spring song that sings of bittersweet feelings and gratitude toward a former lover.

It’s often sung by people who are good with low notes or struggle with high notes, and the key is to sing without straining your throat.

If you sing as if you’re speaking, you can hurt your throat even in chest voice, so you need to properly resonate the vocal cords and sing in chest voice.

Try placing a finger in the hollow between your collarbones and your palm on your chest, and project your voice from there—you’ll likely find it easier to produce your chest voice.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

When you think of Masaharu Fukuyama, it’s his low voice.

Among men who go to vocal training, many say, “My natural voice is low and I can’t hit high notes,” or “I want to be able to sing higher.” “Kazoku ni Narou yo” is a song written for the wedding magazine Zexy’s commercial, and it’s especially popular among students.

Quite a lot of students start with Fukuyama’s songs, and most of them build their foundations with these.

First, it’s important not to sing with your familiar speaking voice, but to turn it properly into a singing voice.

Instead of using your throat, place your hand on the vocal cords located between your collarbones, and practice projecting your voice forward from there.

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Masaharu Fukuyama 'Michishirube' High Quality Audio

Speaking of weddings, we tend to focus first on the entrance music, the cake-cutting, and the ring exchange, but what must not be neglected are the words of thanks to the parents and friends who have supported you in so many ways up to marriage.

When the bride reads her letter or when the groom gives his thank-you speech, if possible, play this song from the very beginning—it will surely move the whole venue to tears.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Wishful Longing (Inspire Movie for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms”) *NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance song

This is a work by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays a heartrending romance and parting during wartime through delicate emotional expression.

The lyrics carefully weave together feelings for a loved one, a longing for peaceful everyday life, and the inescapable flow of fate, conveying the emotions of people buffeted by the era of war.

The tender vocals depict a yearning for the small joys of daily life and the warm moments shared with someone precious.

Created as the theme song for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms,” released in December 2023, this piece brilliantly expresses the worldview of the original novel through music.

Despite dealing with heavy themes such as war and separation, it is a song that evokes human warmth and hope, recommended for those who wish to reflect on the bonds with their loved ones and the preciousness of peace.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Pure White Lilies for Your Birthday (Full ver.)

A ballad by Masaharu Fukuyama resonates deeply as a song of gratitude to parents.

Released in April 2013 as his 30th single in a double A-side with “Get the groove,” it was also used as the theme song for the drama Tonbi.

On your own birthday, you say “thank you” to the parents who brought you into the world.

Born from Fukuyama’s habit of sending flowers to his mother every year, this song carefully depicts the immaturity of feeling burdened by family in one’s youth, and the parental love you can truly understand only after you’ve grown.

Even if you feel shy about putting your gratitude into words, this song will help you express your feelings honestly.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – HELLO (Full ver.)

Released in 1995, “HELLO” became a big hit as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama ‘The Best Unrequited Love: WHITE LOVE STORY.’ Since it’s sung by Fukuyama, the overall vocal range of the song is D#3–F#4, which isn’t very high, so I think it’s easy even for beginners to sing.

However, the tempo is a bit fast, so be careful not to fall behind the rhythm.

The melody is very simple and easy to remember.

In the A and B sections, cut off the word endings and be mindful of the pauses so you don’t rush.

At the start of the chorus, make sure to put your voice firmly into the mic—this should also enhance your expressiveness!

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Masaharu Fukuyama – milk tea (Full ver.)

Among vocal training students who struggle with high notes, a very common comment is, “Because my voice is low, Masaharu Fukuyama’s songs are easy to sing!” In fact, Fukuyama’s songs often have a wide low range and don’t feature many excessively high notes, so there are plenty of songs you can sing in the original key.

However, one caveat is that if you sing the low notes with your throat as if you’re speaking, even a comfortable range can feel strenuous.

It’s important to vibrate the vocal cords at every pitch, so place your hand in the hollow between your collarbones and try singing while checking that your vocal cords are properly vibrating.

Also, when producing sound, aim your voice as if projecting to a distant point; this helps engage the vocal cords rather than the throat.

Instead of mumbling up close, it’s best to sing as clearly and crisply as possible.

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