Ayumi Hamasaki’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Ayumi Hamasaki (Independent)

It’s a song included on Ayumi Hamasaki’s 27th single, released in 2002.

Chosen as the image song for Nippon Television Network’s “THE BASEBALL 2002,” it’s an upbeat, catchy track that teaches the importance of keeping your head up and smiling even when you’re feeling anxious or worried.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / snowy kiss (Short Ver.)

This song is about heartbreak.

When you hear “heartbreak song,” you might imagine a ballad, but this one is fairly up-tempo.

It conveys the sadness of a breakup briskly, with straightforward lyrics.

There are parts where snow is used to express the feeling of heartbreak, so pay attention to the words.

Winter is often called the season of parting, and watching the music video might make its poignancy and sorrow come through even more.

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Ayumi Hamasaki / Far away (Short Ver.)

A delicate portrayal of heartbreak, Ayumi Hamasaki’s poignant breakup song contrasts the protagonist’s present loneliness with happy memories of the past, shown as they revisit places once shared with a former lover.

Expressions like “Happiness slips through the gaps between my fingers” evoke the fragility of joy.

Released in May 2000, the track was also used in a TU-KA Cellular Tokyo/Tokai commercial and reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who’s gone through a breakup or wants to take a new step forward.

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Ayumi Hamasaki – Present – Piano Version

“Present,” sung by Ayumi Hamasaki—known as the Heisei-era songstress “Ayu”—is a track included on the album “A Song for ××.” Its lyrics, which express gratitude seemingly directed to all her fans, became something of a topic of conversation at the time.

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Ayumi Hamasaki – Rainbow. Official Music Video!

A song that leaves a calm impression throughout.

Recommended when you want to listen at a leisurely pace.

The stronger guitar that comes in partway evokes the image of rain—giving the piece more of a rainy feel than a rainbow—but it has a uniquely quiet atmosphere that makes you want to listen to it on a whim.