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Haruko Hara’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
She is widely known as “Keisuke Kuwata’s wife,” the keyboardist of Southern All Stars, and she also works solo as a musician and singer-songwriter.
In fact, she has collaborated with a variety of musicians and left behind many wonderful songs.
Even on Southern All Stars tracks, her arrangements and backing vocals add tasteful color.
Despite that image, she’s surprisingly adept at earthy blues and Southern rock–influenced playing.
So this time, based on feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched her most acclaimed tracks and picked out, in ranking format, the songs by her that proved especially popular.
Now, please enjoy!
Yuko Hara Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
A Journey Where Flowers BloomHarayuko1rank/position
This is a TV commercial for the renewed Iemon green tea in a PET bottle from Suntory.
Nao, the new image character, appears holding a bottle of Iemon.
Saying, “If you’ll excuse me, I’ll go on ahead,” she leaps out through a window overlooking springtime Kyoto in full bloom, looks up at the cherry blossoms, and smiles with delight.
A narration says, “Iemon, renewed,” and Nao peeks back in from outside the window, says, “Look forward to it,” and closes the window.
It really piques your interest in the new Iemon.
Love, my deepest apologies for troubling you when you are so busy.Harayuko2rank/position
Many songs themed around autumn were created in the Showa era, but among them, this track featuring Haru Yoko Hara of Southern All Stars has enjoyed immense popularity ever since its 1983 release.
Its lyrics—beloved across generations—and a sound that evokes Southern All Stars while sounding refreshingly clear thanks to Hara’s vocals are distinctive, conjuring an image of fun-filled days that continue even after summer ends.
Spend a long autumn night with this song, and you’ll savor an autumn with a unique twist.
Among the countless masterpieces of the Showa era, this song’s charm makes it truly special.
Springtime Romance in WaitingHarayuko3rank/position
This was the Lawson campaign song in 1988.
It is Yuko Hara’s seventh solo single, and together with the coupling track “Girl,” it became her first double A-side.
Produced by her husband Keisuke Kuwata, it was also included on the 1991 album “MOTHER.”
Song of the KaijuHarayuko4rank/position
Haruko Hara, a singer-songwriter who also performs as the keyboardist for Southern All Stars, continues to captivate fans with her timelessly cute vocals.
Her 8th single, “Kaijū no Uta,” used as an insert song for the children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki, is a number written from her perspective as a mother.
The lyrics, depicting the interactions between an older brother who’s already growing up and his still-monster-like little brother, may evoke a nostalgic scene for those with siblings.
It’s a charming track with a catchy melody set to a light, shuffling beat.
Kamakura On The BeachHarayuko5rank/position
This commercial introduces the comfort of Uniqlo’s Soufflé Yarn through the fitting impressions of Haruka Ayase and Yuko Hara.
It conveys, with smiles, that the typical prickly feel of knits is absent in this Soufflé Yarn, making it easy to wear.
The song that colors the CM is Yuko Hara’s “Kamakura On The Beach,” a track included on her 2022 release Portrait of a Lady.
Imagined as a sequel to Southern All Stars’ “Kamakura Monogatari,” the lyrics depict scenic spots such as Kamakura.
It’s a song that conveys a gentle brightness, with a tender sound that beautifully complements her vocals.
Song of HydrangeasHarayuko6rank/position
Ajisai no Uta is Haru Yoko’s sixth single.
It was released on August 21, 1987, and was reissued in 1993 and 1998.
It served as the theme song for the film BU•SU and was also used in a commercial for Daihatsu Motor’s Daihatsu Leeza.
It’s a gentle singing voice that you want to listen to every June.
Haru Yoko is a member of Southern All Stars, and her husband is Keisuke Kuwata.
tinglingHarayuko7rank/position
This is the song that was used in the Beat commercial.
The vocalist is Yuko Hara—known as Harabō—keyboardist for Southern All Stars and the wife of Keisuke Kuwata.
The song was released in 1991.
The Beat was a shocking car for its time: a two-seater kei-class open-top car, and the commercial featuring this song left a strong impression.