Hitoto Yo’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Yo Hitoto / Accept It

Ballad virtuoso Yo Hitoto delivers a moving masterpiece, “Ukeirete” (“Accept Me”).

It begins gently with a solo piano, and the arrangement is equally stirring as waves of strings glide in.

The lyrics express a sincere desire to change and become stronger for the one you love.

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Yo Hitoto – Ooya LIVE

Hit songs like “Morainaki” and “Hanamizuki” made Yo Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer, widely known.

Her second single “Dai Dai,” which sings about her feelings for and memories of her late father, is a memorable number with an oriental melody and nostalgic sound.

The fact that the lyrics are sung in Chinese toward the end also conveys the depth of Hitoto’s feelings.

The relaxed beat makes it easy to sing, but because the song spans a wide vocal range and includes melodic leaps, be careful not to go off pitch when singing it at karaoke.

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Yo Hitoto / Kagefumi

This is Yo Hitoto’s sixth single, “Kagefumi,” released in 2005.

When you think of Yo Hitoto, “Hanamizuki” often comes to mind, but she has many songs that resonate deeply with the heart, and this one is also a profoundly moving track.

It reminds me of myself when I was little, or when I felt unsettled and clashed with my parents.

It’s a song that makes me reflect—wishing I had done things differently—and inspires me to be kinder to others in the life ahead.

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Tsuki Tenshin / Yo Hitoto

With the explosive hit of “Morainaki” (“Sympathy Tears”), Yo Hitoto quickly joined the ranks of popular artists.

This song also serves as the title track of her first album.

With its exotic melody, uniquely expressive lyrics, complex rhythms and key changes, it’s a beautifully distinctive song that feels like watching a drama.

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Yo Hitoto “Mantenbosei” (Theme song of the film “Hana-chan’s Miso Soup”)

This song reminds us anew of a simple truth: life is a miracle.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “Hana’s Miso Soup.” The lyrics feel as if they speak on behalf of Hana’s late mother, and they are deeply moving.

It’s a warm song that makes you feel that the bond between parent and child remains strong no matter the circumstances.

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Utsusemi by Hitoto Yo

“Utsusemi” is a song with lyrics written by Yo Hitoto.

Utsusemi refers to a cicada’s shed shell—does it suggest that the time spent with a loved one was in summer? Or is it using utsusemi to describe parting ways without ever learning the truth? It’s a song that really stirs the imagination in many ways.

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Yo Hitoto / Goldfish Scooping

Inspired by that familiar game from summer night stalls, this classic by Yo Hitoto beautifully captures the passing of the seasons, fleeting feelings of love, and a touch of melancholy nostalgia.

Beginning with a quiet piano melody that gradually shifts into a seductive R&B vibe, the sound seems to mirror the loneliness that follows a summer festival.

The choice of words and rhythmic flow evoke scenes like lights shimmering on the water’s surface.

Released in July 2003 as Hitoto’s third single, the song reached No.

13 on the Oricon weekly chart.

That same month, a special live show for purchasers, “Sarasaraiya,” was held at Tokyo Kinema Club—an unforgettable memory for fans.

It’s also included on the album “Hitotoso.” This is a song you’ll want to hear at summer’s end, when you’re in the mood to savor a touch of bittersweet afterglow or the quiet that settles in after lively days.