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Ayaka Hirahara's Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
This is a ranking that brings together support songs and popular tracks by Ayaka Hirahara, a singer-songwriter born in 1984 from Tokyo.
Her debut single “Jupiter” became a long-running hit and her signature song.
Born and raised in a musical family, she also performs as a saxophonist.
Ayaka Hirahara's Cheer Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
Dear sunshine—my precious youHirahara Ayaka1rank/position
Ohisama ~To My Precious You~ was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Ohisama and was also performed at the 62nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a ballad by Ayaka Hirahara, known for the classic Jupiter.
The song expresses deep love for someone dear, making it a perfect track to listen to while thinking of your beloved family, including a child soon to be born.
Simply having someone precious gives you the courage to face the unknown experience of childbirth.
The expansive sound and Hirahara’s powerful, embracing vocals will help you relax.
JupiterHirahara Ayaka2rank/position
Ayaka Hirahara’s debut single “Jupiter” is a song released in 2003.
Its original melody was composed by the British composer Gustav Holst and is also used as a hymn in the Church of England.
The idea of setting Japanese lyrics to that original piece is said to have been Hirahara’s own proposal.
The melody evokes the boundlessness of the cosmos, and the lyrics, which seem to question the essence of life, make you reflect on life anew.
When I listen to this song, it feels as though it accepts me as I am, deep down, and by the time I reach the end, hot tears naturally begin to fall.
I think it helps you remember the preciousness of life.
OathHirahara Ayaka3rank/position
The song chosen as the theme for NHK’s broadcast of the 2006 Torino Olympics is Ayaka Hirahara’s “Chikai” (Vow).
With hitmaker Seiji Kameda of Tokyo Jihen handling the arrangement, it has been crafted into a grand ballad that showcases Hirahara’s vocals.
The lyrics, which declare never giving up and overcoming challenges, are a perfect fit for the Olympics, a celebration of sport.
It’s also a powerful cheer song, making it a track we’d love anyone striving hard to hear!
Smile SmileHirahara Ayaka4rank/position
It’s a song released by Ayaka Hirahara in 2012, also well known for being used as the theme song for the TV program “Darwin ga Kita!” She wrote the lyrics herself, putting in her wish to cheer on the Earth, living creatures, and humanity, and to bring smiles to those who listen.
Name of LifeHirahara Ayaka5rank/position
Ayaka Hirahara has covered the song used as the theme for Spirited Away.
Her voice, which quietly appeals to the heart about human life and existence, suits this piece very well.
It’s a song that makes you deeply feel the meaning of every life that once undoubtedly existed in the past, and the lives we have inherited.
from now onHirahara Ayaka6rank/position
This is a song by Ayaka Hirahara that conveys the resolve of parents in raising their child.
It was written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimono-gakari and arranged by Seiji Kameda.
The track is included on the album “Dear Music ~15th Anniversary Album~.” No matter how exhausting the child-rearing period may be, or even if there are arguments, the moment a life begins, parents make up their minds to raise that child.
That resolve can become clouded by hardships and may sometimes weaken.
In such moments, this song—through Ayaka Hirahara’s warm, powerful vocals—helps you reaffirm that resolve.
The Wind of BeginningsHirahara Ayaka7rank/position
Released by Ayaka Hirahara in March 2006, this song is an anthem of support that sings of hope and courage for new beginnings.
With its delicate melody and emotionally rich lyrics, it offers a message that gently accompanies the listener’s heart.
Showcasing Hirahara’s expressive artistry, this track gives strength to those embarking on a new chapter in life.
It’s especially recommended for anyone stepping into a new environment—such as starting school or a new job.
Its tender vocals wrap around the mingled feelings of anxiety and anticipation, giving you the courage to move forward.