Yujiro Ishihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Dawn of PartingIshihara Yūjirō / Yashiro Aki16rank/position

Dawn of Parting: The original song by Yujiro Ishihara and Aki Yashiro. The original. Please listen to the genuine brilliance that isn’t a cover. “You devoted yourself to me as if your life depended on it.” “You loved me more than anyone.”

“Dawn of Parting,” released in 1974.

This song is tenderly sung by two powerhouse Showa-era vocalists, Yujiro Ishihara and Aki Yashiro.

The lyrics are short and the melody is easy to remember, so with a bit of practice you’ll be able to sing it right away! Since it’s a song about mature love, enjoy its world together with the person you sing it with.

This song might even be the spark that brings your hearts much closer.

A Nighttime EncounterIshihara Yūjirō / Yashiro Aki17rank/position

A Nighttime Rendezvous / Yūjirō Ishihara & Aki Yashiro (performed by the artists themselves)

A duet song by Yujiro Ishihara and Aki Yashiro.

Yujiro Ishihara’s low, gentle voice captivated many women.

It’s a song you can sing with full mood, and the chorus really soars, so both the singer and the listeners will likely feel a sense of nostalgia.

It lifts your spirits—definitely a song worth remembering.

Listen to it over and over until you’ve learned it, and be sure to perform it confidently in front of everyone!

A Love Story in GinzaIshihara Yujiro / Makimura Junko18rank/position

A Love Story in Ginza — Yujiro Ishihara & Junko Makimura [Female Part]

Released in 1961, this song portrays the glittering streets of Ginza alongside a poignant love story between a man and a woman.

The duet by Yujiro Ishihara and Junko Makimura beautifully captures the subtle differences in their emotions, with vocals that resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured as an insert song in the film “Kaze-o-Yobu Otoko: From Town to Town” and followed by a film of the same title the next year, it became a major hit.

As an emblem of Ginza, a monument to the song was erected in 1990.

Blending a man’s powerful feelings with a woman’s sultry sentiments, this emotionally rich piece is perfect for moments when you want to talk about love or look back on cherished memories.

Salaryman BluesIshihara Yūjirō19rank/position

Yujiro Ishihara - Salaryman Blues

Yujiro Ishihara, a megastar who epitomized the Showa era and founded Ishihara Promotion—also known as the Ishihara Corps—was active both as an actor and as a singer.

His song “Salaryman Blues” is a track that seems to gently embrace the poignant feelings of office workers.

Even when they’re doing their best, many salarymen carry the pain of things not going well, and to those around them they can appear tinged with sadness.

This song carries a warmth that feels as if Ishihara’s gentle voice watches over and heals that figure.

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