Junichi Inagaki Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Honesty from the bottom of my heartInagaki Junichi29rank/position

Junichi Inagaki “Honesty from the Heart”

This song captivates with its beautiful high notes and heartfelt lyrics.

Released in June 1990, it was also used in a commercial for Meiji Dairies’ “Meiji Brick,” and peaked at No.

30 on the singles chart.

Included on Inagaki’s album “Self Portrait,” the track carries a profound message centered on sincerity and honesty.

It’s a wonderful song that makes you want to cherish the bonds and memories you share with someone important.

Perfect for a quiet winter night when you want to simply listen and immerse yourself in the music.

On rainy mornings and windy nightsInagaki Junichi30rank/position

Rainy Morning and Windy Night / Junichi Inagaki

Lyrics by Reiko Yukawa.

Music by Toshiaki Matsumoto.

It’s a song about a man who, after a misunderstanding between the two, comes to cherish her anew and tries to tell her so.

It expresses a man’s feelings: wanting her by his side at all times and promising to protect her no matter what.

To you, the one and only in the worldInagaki Junichi31rank/position

To You, the One and Only in the World (Remix Version)

KFC has locations all across the country and is loved in each area, with commercials that reflect local flavors having been aired.

The song used in a commercial broadcast exclusively in the Tohoku region in 1992 was Junichi Inagaki’s “Sekai de Tatta Hitori no Kimi ni.” It was released as a single in 1992 on the same day as the album “SKETCH of HEART.” The breezy sound that evokes the seaside is striking, and the lyrics, which convey affection, give a warm feeling.

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The sunset is your canvas.Inagaki Junichi32rank/position

Yuyakewa Kimino Canbus

This is a love story that begins with a greedy woman murmuring that she wants to see a rainbow while bathed in the sunset.

The song was used in December 2016 as the commercial theme for the Daihatsu Move Canbus, and once the ad aired, inquiries poured in; responding to strong listener demand, it was released digitally.

The lyrics, crafted by Tetsurō Asō, gently paint the bittersweetness and wishes directed at a lover whose expressions and feelings change from moment to moment, likening the sunset to a canvas.

The spatial resonance known as the Wall of Sound highlights the sweet, enveloping vocals, while Junichi Inagaki’s signature urban mellowness spreads pleasantly.

Also included on the album HARVEST, this piece is perfect for those moments of watching the sunset from a car window during a drive.

246:3AMInagaki Junichi33rank/position

246:3AM

Released as a single alongside the debut album in July 1982, this song stands out with its distinctive title that blends National Route 246 and 3 a.m.

The lyrics were written by Reiko Yukawa, the music composed by Kazuhiko Matsuo, and the arrangement handled by Akira Inoue, making it a defining track of Junichi Inagaki’s early AOR sound.

The album features accomplished musicians such as Tsuyoshi Kon and Tatsuo Hayashi, contributing to its sophisticated production.

Its bittersweet melody and restrained vocals harmonize beautifully, capturing the poignancy of the city at night.

Highly recommended for city pop enthusiasts and anyone seeking the roots of early-’80s Japanese-language AOR.

Once again, with passionInagaki Junichi34rank/position

Junichi Inagaki [Once More, With Passion]

Lyrics by Etsuko Kisugi; music by Yasuhiro Abe.

It’s a song about a love that once burned passionately but is now nearing its end.

It expresses a man’s feelings—his wish to fall in love so fiercely once more, to love as he did before.

Endless LoveInagaki Junichi35rank/position

Junichi Inagaki "Endless Love"

Lyrics by Kazumi Yasui.

Music by Kazuhiko Kato.

It’s a love that has only just begun.

The song expresses a man’s feelings as he vows eternal love to his girlfriend after they’ve often passed each other by and finally met again.

It conveys the man’s desire to cherish their love despite the many times they’ve missed each other.