Born into a musical family with a father who is a multi-reed player and a grandfather who was a trumpeter, Ayaka Hirahara is a singer-songwriter who is also known as a saxophonist.
In 2003, she had a massive hit with a rendition of Holst’s “Jupiter” featuring Japanese lyrics.
Her subsequent achievements need no explanation.
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Ayaka Hirahara Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
JupiterHirahara Ayaka1rank/position

Ayaka Hirahara’s debut song presents a grand classical masterpiece theme with approachable lyrics and a brilliant arrangement.
Its beautiful melody and crystal-clear vocals offer deep comfort to those facing loneliness or anxiety, making it a moving piece.
Since its release in December 2003, it has remained a long-selling favorite and was also used as an insert song in the TBS drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3-B.” With Masayuki Sakamoto’s elegant arrangement and Hirahara’s expressive singing, the track is crafted to be easy and pleasant for anyone to sing.
Why not try it at karaoke when you want to cherish bonds with friends or need the courage to believe in yourself?
Dear sunshine—my precious youHirahara Ayaka2rank/position

Ayaka Hirahara’s vocals, which gently embrace the heart with sun-like warmth, are especially memorable.
In this piece, screenwriter Yoshikazu Okada penned the lyrics himself, creating a song overflowing with maternal affection for someone dear.
Its gentle melody seems to convey the happiness found in everyday moments and the preciousness of thinking of someone.
The track served as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Ohisama,” starring Mao Inoue.
Initially it aired as an instrumental, but a sung version was later produced in response to strong viewer demand—a lovely anecdote in itself.
againHirahara Ayaka3rank/position

This piece is one of the most memorable tracks in Spirited Away.
In the film it was used without lyrics, but adding vocals seems to amplify its appeal even further.
If you sing it at karaoke, you’ll likely be able to let your voice soar and enjoy matching the song’s grand, expansive atmosphere.
GratitudeHirahara Ayaka4rank/position

Ayaka Hirahara is a female singer with a wide vocal range and musicality who is highly acclaimed in the industry.
Her deep, powerful vocals born from her exceptional singing ability can move you no matter the song.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “Gratitude.” While it’s a piece about appreciation for one’s parents and the people around them, its lyrics are notable not for direct depiction but for expressing something like the laws of human nature.
The melody is nostalgic and calm, making it a good choice for moments when you want to sink into sentiment while remembering late parents.
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 filled with a strong desire to keep living together no matter what happens.
Parenting is a series of things that don’t go ideally or as planned.
There are times you may blame yourself or cry when things don’t go well.
But the reason you’ve safely reached your child’s first birthday is because you’ve overcome each of those days one by one.
Listening to this song may bring back memories of those struggles and make you feel like you can continue moving forward with your child, learning from mistakes together.
Please give it a listen on this special birthday.
ResetHirahara Ayaka7rank/position

This song conveys a strong will to keep moving forward no matter what happens.
It’s by Ayaka Hirahara, the singer known for many classic hits such as “Jupiter,” and it’s included on her fourth album, Four L, released in 2006.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the game Okami, which is set in historical Japan.
The energetic vocals and the sound arrangement that blends traditional Japanese and contemporary musical elements are pleasant to listen to and undeniably cool.


