Taro Hakase’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Look up and see the stars in the night sky.Hakasé Tarō22rank/position

Taro Hakase Charity Concert “Look Up at the Stars in the Night Sky”

Listening to this piece on the violin makes it sound so poignant and moving.

I remember the first time I heard it, my eyes filled with tears.

The performance of that bittersweet melody, which seems to remind me of something important, really touches my heart.

SWINGIN’ VIVALDIHakasé Tarō & Takashima Chisako & Furusawa Iwao23rank/position

“SWINGIN’ VIVALDI” Taro Hakase, Chisako Takashima & Iwao Furusawa (The 3 Great Violinists) [OFFICIAL]

It’s included on the 2016 release “BEST OF THE THREE VIOLINISTS.” Three violinists who represent Japan boldly yet delicately arrange the universally familiar “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons in a jazz style.

The buoyant jazz arrangement showcases each player’s individuality while achieving a stunning fusion—truly breathtaking.

You can really feel how much the performers are enjoying themselves, and it naturally brings a smile to your face.

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Meditation from ThaïsHakasé Tarō24rank/position

Meditation from Thaïs

This piece is a classic that not only Hakasé-san but many renowned violinists frequently perform.

It is the interlude from the opera Thaïs by the French composer Jules Massenet, and its sweet, lyrical melody is something many people have likely heard before.

While Hakasé-san’s original works are certainly captivating, I also recommend getting to know his artistry through pieces like this from the classical repertoire.

Since many performers have recorded it, comparing different interpretations may reveal the unique beauty that is characteristic of Hakasé-san’s playing.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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MAHOROBA ~Fighting Spirit~Hakasé Tarō25rank/position

Taro Hakase’s piece here has an appealing, forward-looking tone that aligns well with Iwatani Corporation’s concept of opening the future with hydrogen.

The rich orchestral sound also seems to symbolize a bright future.

It looks like we’ll be able to experience a hydrogen-powered boat at the Expo, which is intriguing as well.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Dedicating your life to one thing is truly beautiful.Hakasé Tarō26rank/position

Violinist Taro Hakase, who also drew attention for joining Celine Dion’s world tour held in 1996.

His quote, “Dedicating your life to one thing is truly beautiful,” is perfectly fitting for someone who has made music his vocation.

Encountering something you can stake your entire life on and confronting it with all your strength has a beauty that words can hardly capture.

It’s a way of life that not everyone can achieve, which is precisely why it inspires such admiration.

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Hoshino Takashi

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EtupirikaHakasé Tarō27rank/position

Etupirika [Etupirika] – Taro Hakase Featuring Leaf & Dipu Forest [Live]

Released in 1998.

It’s the ending theme of the MBS TV documentary program “Jounetsu Tairiku” (Passion Continent).

Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, many people have probably heard this piece.

It’s one of his signature works, second only to “Jounetsu Tairiku.” The title “Etopirika” refers to a type of auk—a seabird with a beautiful, large orange beak.

The powerful, soaring high notes of the violin evoke the image of a sea bird freely darting across the sky and over the ocean.

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EtuprikaHakasé Tarō28rank/position

Taro Hakase Etupirka [OFFICIAL]

Surely you’re familiar with the Japanese artist who has continued to create music that heals people this much, right? The piece Etuprika was also used as the ending theme for the show Jounetsu Tairiku, so many of you have probably heard it.

When you’re worn out from work or drained by relationships, find a place with beautiful stars—mountains or the sea.

Immerse yourself in the sounds amidst nature and let them wash over you.