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Hitoto Yo’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
It’s said that one of Hitoto Yo’s greatest charms lies in the scenes and emotions depicted in her lyrics, along with a singing voice and expressive power that bring them to life.
The fact that she writes her own lyrics also conveys how deeply she feels about them.
Here, we’ll rank and introduce some of Hitoto Yo’s most popular songs.
Hitomi Yaida’s Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo1rank/position
It’s a renowned ballad whose prayer for universal love and peace truly strikes a chord.
Written by Yo Hitoto in response to a tragic event in the United States and with wishes for her friend’s happiness, the lyrics gently and warmly resonate with listeners.
Released in February 2004 as her fifth single, the song was also used as the theme for Nippon TV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and as a movie theme.
It became a long-running hit, staying on the Oricon charts for 125 consecutive weeks, and is known for being covered by many artists.
With its relaxed tempo and comfortable vocal range, it’s perfect for singing your heart out at karaoke.
On a calm spring day, why not sing it while thinking of someone special?
Other people’s relationshipsHitoto Yo2rank/position
It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Hirugao: Lovers at 3 p.m.
on Weekdays.” The series had many shocking scenes and became quite a hot topic.
The original version of “Tanin no Kankei” was by Katsuko Kanai.
When it was first released, the distinctive choreography drew more attention than its seductive lyrics.
Even now, the lyrics—written with an affair as a premise—feel provocative.
If you have time, do check out the original version as well.
Ariga juujuuHitoto Yo3rank/position
This is a gem by Yo Hitoto that expresses gratitude and love for parents with heartwarming lyrics.
It gently portrays everyday family life, from the innocent feelings of a child who says, “I love Mom a little more, but if I’m going on a date, I’d choose Dad,” to reluctantly practicing the violin.
Released in December 2002, the song was included on the album “Hitoto Zutsu.” Its lyrics, which repeatedly convey deep appreciation to one’s parents, make it perfect for the bouquet presentation scene at a wedding.
Why not entrust those unspoken feelings for someone special to this song and a bouquet?
sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo4rank/position
The debut single by singer-songwriter Yo Hitoto, who has a Taiwanese father and a Japanese mother and continued making music in an a cappella club while attending Keio University.
Released in October 2002, the song reached No.
4 on the Oricon charts without a major tie-in and became a long-running hit, staying on the chart for 70 weeks.
The lyrics, which depict how a friend’s tears set off a chain reaction of emotions, are said to have been inspired by a heartbreak she experienced during her university years.
The striking chorus was crafted so that it can be sung universally using only vowels, creating a unique world where an Oriental, R&B-tinged arrangement and her resilient, powerful vocals blend exquisitely.
In 2003, the song earned her the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist and her first appearance on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, making it the track that defined her career as an artist.
Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo5rank/position
Yaô Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer who gained nationwide support thanks to the massive success of her fifth single Hanamizuki.
Iroha Momiji, included on her second album Ichisei, is a nostalgic number with an oriental melody and sound.
The lyrics, which portray a delicate distance between two people who are drawn to each other, seem to link with the melancholy of the autumn season and evoke a sentimental mood.
It’s a classic from the 2000s that perfectly matches those poignantly colored scenes.
Goodbye, thank you.Hitoto Yo6rank/position
Yo Hitoto, the singer-songwriter known for Hanamizuki, has such a soothing, gentle voice.
This song, Sayonara Arigato, is one track included on the album “&,” released on December 21, 2005.
While it isn’t as well-known as Hanamizuki or Morainaki, it’s a hidden gem.
It feels like a song about the emotions after a breakup—when you realize the other person will never love you again.
It’s a very heartrending piece that expresses feelings with nowhere to go.
pinky promiseHitoto Yo7rank/position
A song that portrays single-hearted devotion to a loved one with an aching, chest-tightening poignancy.
Yo Hitoto’s clear, translucent voice delicately conveys complex emotions.
Released in December 2005 as her eighth single, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Ōoku: Hana no Ran.” The track is also included on the album “&,” and is regarded as one of Yo Hitoto’s signature works, beloved by many fans.
Embracing the hearts of those troubled by love, this piece invites deep empathy.
It’s a song I especially hope those who have felt so overwhelmed by their feelings for someone that they nearly lost themselves will listen to.