Haruomi Hosono’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Yukihiro Takahashi, formerly of the Sadistic Mika Band, teamed up with Ryuichi Sakamoto—who was also a studio musician at the time—to form Yellow Magic Orchestra (Y.M.O.), sparking a sensation.

He received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in the Popular Entertainment category at the 2007 (Heisei 19) Arts Selection, and while serving as a professor at an art university in Kyoto, he also pursues solo activities.

A broad body of work unconstrained by genre, with rich musical expression.

This time, we take a look at some of his most popular works to date.