Popular Song Rankings of Hisao Itoh [2026]
Hisaō Itō was a singer known for performing many wartime songs with his emotional baritone voice.
Originally aiming to become a pianist, he even enrolled at Tokyo University of Agriculture as a cover to appease his family, who opposed a career in music.
However, he began working part-time recording backing calls and festival chants to make ends meet, which led him onto the path of becoming a vocalist.
He is also known for mentoring younger artists and for his efforts in helping establish the Japan Singers Association.
This time, we present a ranking of Hisaō Itō’s most popular songs—why not immerse yourself in his captivating voice?
Playlist
| Popular Song Rankings of Hisao Itoh [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Night of IomanteItō Hisao |  play_arrow | The appeal of a masterpiece themed around Ainu rituals |
| 2 | The crown of glory shines upon you.Itō Hisao |  play_arrow | The song of high school baseball, a symbol of youth and passion |
| 3 | Raised in the Land of FireItō Hisao |  play_arrow | Kumamoto’s new folk song “Raised in the Land of Fire” has been forgotten. |
| 4 | Song of the ThistleItō Hisao |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Hisao Ito’s Classic Song “Azami no Uta” |
| 5 | Comrades-in-arms cherry blossomsItō Hisao |  play_arrow | “同期の桜” is a wartime military song that continues to be sung today. |
| 6 | You, my beloved.Itō Hisao |  play_arrow | Hisa'o Itō's sweet Showa-era kayōkyoku (pop songs) |
| 7 | Ah, Divine Wind Special Attack UnitItō Hisao |  play_arrow | Sorrow for the purity of youth and the fearfulness of the times |
| 8 | Smoke of the mountainItō Hisao |  play_arrow | Until the Showa 30s (the late 1950s to 1960s), in rural areas, in addition to open-field burning, … |
| 9 | Pray at dawnItō Hisao |  play_arrow | The resolve of a soldier who has left his hometown and his thoughts for his family |