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Popularity Ranking of Takeshi Hei Yoshikuni’s Songs [2026]

Composer Takeshi Yoshioka, who created numerous solo and choral works and made major contributions to music education in Japan.

A graduate of the Composition Department at Tokyo University of the Arts and its graduate school, he is also known for his distinguished career, which includes winning first prize at the 31st Japan Music Competition while still a student.

In addition to his work as a composer, he was dedicated to training the next generation as a part-time lecturer at Tokyo University of the Arts and a professor at Toho Gakuen College and Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, and many musicians have likely been influenced by him.

This time, we present a ranking of Takeshi Yoshioka’s most popular pieces!

Takashi Hira‑yoshi’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)

The dandelion flew away.Hirayoshi Takeshu15rank/position

Takemichi Hirayoshi / Rainbow Rhythm 1. The Dandelion Flew / Performance: Asuka Sakuma
The dandelion flew away.Hirayoshi Takeshu

Takeshi Hijiyoshi, a great composer who created numerous masterpieces—especially choral works and solo pieces for children—has left a lasting legacy.

His Piano Pieces for Children: “The Dandelion Flew” is one of his representative works and is frequently performed at piano recitals.

While a sense of rhythm can be cultivated, it is by no means easy to master.

This collection is ideal for training that sense of rhythm, as it is woven throughout with crisp, well-defined rhythmic patterns.

Enjoy practicing the distinctive accents and rhythms as you play.

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Piano Duet Miniature for Children “The Carnival Has Come,” No. 5: The Carnival Has ComeHirayoshi Takeshu16rank/position

PTNA 2015 Nationwide Finals / Duo Intermediate A, Silver Prize: Shun Yakita & Risako Tsutsumi
Piano Duet Miniature for Children “The Carnival Has Come,” No. 5: The Carnival Has ComeHirayoshi Takeshu

Composer Kiyoshi Hiyoshi, often seen in Japanese music textbooks, wrote many notable works.

His “Piano Duet Miniature for Children ‘The Carnival Has Come,’ No.

5 The Carnival Has Come” is one of his masterpieces.

The interweaving figures between Primo and Secondo are striking, and the piece as a whole creates a very brilliant and festive impression.

Although the title includes “for children,” in practice the difficulty is around early-intermediate to intermediate, so repeated practice is essential.

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Midnight Fire FestivalHirayoshi Takeshu17rank/position

[Recommended for Piano Recitals] Midnight Fire Festival ♫ Takeshi Hiraishi / The Midnight Fire Festival, Takekuni Hirayoshi
Midnight Fire FestivalHirayoshi Takeshu

Takashi Hira-yoshi (Takashi Hiraoyoshi) is known as a master of piano pieces.

Born in Kobe in 1936, he studied composition at Tokyo University of the Arts.

He left many choral and piano works for children and is highly regarded in the field of music education.

This piece expresses the flickering movement of flames through music, creating a dramatic atmosphere.

Its distinctive rhythmic feel—alternating between 6/8 and 3/4 time—evokes the vision of a fantastical fire festival glowing in the night.

It is also known as a work that helps piano learners improve their technique and was selected as a required piece for the 2024 PTNA Piano Competition.

It’s a striking work, perfect for a junior high school recital.

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