Hata Motohiro’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

I can never meet you again.Hata Motohiro15rank/position

I’ll Never Meet You Again / Motohiro Hata

A sadness and heartbreak that come through just from the title.

That sadness and ache are woven deeply into the lyrics as well.

When you’ve gone through a breakup or lost someone important, the hole left in your heart doesn’t easily close… It’s a helpless feeling that surely everyone has experienced.

This is a wonderful song I hope you’ll listen to at such times.

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Hane Keisuke

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Motohiro Hata – “Before the Morning Comes” Music Video

It’s a message song that makes you feel like you can move forward, overcoming sadness and tears.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, also known for hits like “Himawari no Yakusoku,” released in 2009 as his seventh single.

The soundscape is so deep it even feels quiet, and his vocals are truly wonderful.

It’s as if Hata is right beside you, gently speaking to you.

I hope you’ll listen while savoring each and every word of the lyrics.

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Araki Jakkan

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Motohiro Hata / Watercolor Moon (Short Ver.)

Singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata’s moving piano-and-vocal ballad “Suisaï no Tsuki” (“Watercolor Moon”).

A truly touching piece, featuring gentle vocals and a warm message over a simple accompaniment.

Beautiful ballads like this can make moments at school or cultural festivals feel more dramatic—like a scene from a film or TV drama.

If you’re looking for a song to use in emotional or tearful scenes, there may be nothing more fitting than a track by Motohiro Hata!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Motohiro Hata – “A Tale of Tears and Laughter” Music Video

Featured as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Ocha-yan,” ‘Nakiwarai no Episode’ has been a comforting presence in our daily mornings.

It was released digitally in December 2020.

Its gentle melody is perfect for creating a warm, moving atmosphere at a sports day! The encouraging lyrics, sung in Hata’s tender voice, make you feel as though every time you stumble, you grow stronger—somehow it lifts your spirits and makes you feel positive.

It’s sure to tug at your heartstrings as it overlaps with the earnest efforts of your own child or students.

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KEI

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to spell; to compose; to write (e.g., a letter or journal); to bind together (pages)Hata Motohiro19rank/position

[PV] Motohiro Hata “Tuzuru – Written by Everyone –” [Chinese/Japanese Subtitles]

This song features Motohiro Hata’s warm, heartfelt vocals that really sink in.

While delicately depicting everyday scenes and the changing seasons, it weaves thoughts for a loved one into a “last letter.” Included on the January 2013 album Signed POP, the track has no official tie-ins, yet it has become a popular choice for weddings and for reflecting on memories with someone special.

It’s a recommended song when you want to express gratitude and love, or when you need to gather your thoughts before parting with someone important.

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Motohiro Hata – “A Gift on the Holy Night” Music Video

The Christmas song that Motohiro Hata says he wrote for the first time is “A Holy Night’s Gift.” It’s a track included on his 2015 album “Ao no Koukei” (The Blue Scenery), which reached No.

2 on the Oricon Albums Chart.

“A Holy Night’s Gift” was used as the commercial song for House’s “Hokkaido Stew.” Its lyrics overflow with feelings of care for another person and give you a warm feeling when you listen.

The music video also drew attention for being the first in Japan to be produced in two formats: a vertical version for smartphones and a standard horizontal version.

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Hamada Takuya

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[HD] Motohiro Hata / Uroko

It was released in 2007 as Motohiro Hata’s second single.

The lyrics and music were written by Hata himself, and it was used as the image song for Nippon TV’s summer documentary “Tejise — 1461 Days of Memories.” Hata’s clear, pure voice is soothing to the heart.

If you can sing it with a gentle tone, it sounds really cool.