Hiromi Iwasaki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Lullaby of the Holy MothersIwasaki Hiromi1rank/position

Lullaby of the Holy Mothers

A ballad wrapped in motherly gentleness and calm, one that stays close to wounded hearts.

With Hiromi Iwasaki’s majestic melody and powerful vocals, it’s a precious song that resonates deeply.

Comparing men to warriors and depicting people fighting in the city, it conveys a warmth that feels like being enveloped in maternal love.

Released in May 1982, this song was chosen as the first ending theme for “Tuesday Suspense Theater” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It also won the Grand Prize at the 13th Japan Kayō Awards.

It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to when you need to heal a tired heart or encourage someone.

RomanceIwasaki Hiromi2rank/position

Romance

A classic by Hiromi Iwasaki that joyfully sings of a maiden’s heart falling in love, set to a lively melody.

Released on July 25, 1975 as her second single, it became a major hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

With lyrics by Yu Aku and music by Kyohei Tsutsumi—two masters who represent Japan’s music world—this song was born from their collaboration.

Iwasaki’s crystal-clear voice beautifully captures both the exhilaration and the bittersweet feelings of a woman in love.

It’s a heartwarming track that evokes the sweet and sour memories of youth.

A true gem of a song that everyone struggling with love should hear.

Adolescence (with an autumnal/reflective nuance)Iwasaki Hiromi3rank/position

Adolescence (shishūki)

This was the 11th single, released in September 1977, with a well-known episode that 18-year-old Hiromi Iwasaki, fresh out of high school, was moved to tears by the lyrics during the recording.

Written by Yū Aku and composed by Takashi Miki, the song peaked at No.

6 on the Oricon chart and won the Vocal Performance Award at the 19th Japan Record Awards.

Its lyrics, which portray the loss of youth along with an autumnal atmosphere, are carried by a gently lyrical melody, with Iwasaki’s delicate, supple vocals delivering each word with care.

The fact that it has been continually covered by numerous artists—including Akina Nakamori and Hiroji Miyamoto—speaks to its timeless, universal appeal.

It’s a quintessential Showa-era ballad recommended for those who want to savor the bittersweet feelings of graduation and the nostalgia for time slipping away.

kaleidoscopeIwasaki Hiromi4rank/position

kaleidoscope

It’s a song by Hiromi Iwasaki that portrays a woman’s obsession as she appears like a phantom before the ex-lover who can’t forget her, trying to burn herself into his sight.

Despite its beautiful melody, the lyrics evoke a chilling, curse-like atmosphere.

Released as a single in September 1979, it was also used in a Subaru Leone commercial.

There’s a rumor that a male voice can be heard in the outro of the recording, which led to its reputation as a ghostly, occult song.

The prevailing explanation is that a chorus part slated to be cut accidentally remained.

How about enjoying this unsettling anecdote hidden within a beautiful classic on an adult Halloween night?

Violet-colored tearsIwasaki Hiromi5rank/position

Violet-colored tears Sumire iro no namida - Iwasaki Hiromi (Leg BR)

Celebrated as a classic that captures the ache of unrequited love, this song continues to resonate with many.

It depicts the loneliness and sorrow that love can bring through the beautiful phrase “violet-colored tears,” and Hiromi Iwasaki’s pure, translucent voice perfectly conveys the song’s world.

Released in June 1981, it was also featured in a commercial for Fuji Heavy Industries (now Subaru), making it beloved by a wide audience.

It’s recommended listening when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or when you’re mourning a farewell with someone dear.

Why not let Iwasaki’s voice envelop you as you face the emotions deep within your heart?

spring hazeIwasaki Hiromi6rank/position

spring haze

With a beautiful singing voice reminiscent of Showa-era idols, she performed a classic that resonates in the hearts of older listeners.

Against a backdrop of cherry blossoms in half bloom, the song delicately portrays the bittersweet love of a young couple.

It carefully expresses the feelings of a woman determined to pursue love despite her father’s opposition.

Hiromi Iwasaki’s clear, transparent vocals vividly capture a fleeting spring moment with cherry blossoms in bloom.

Released in February 1979, this work was beloved by many, even making its first appearance in the Top Ten on TBS’s “The Best Ten.” Even today, it remains a much-loved song brimming with the atmosphere of spring’s arrival.

It’s especially recommended to listen to during cherry blossom season together with older adults—letting them reminisce about the past while feeling the coming of spring.

Cinderella HoneymoonIwasaki Hiromi7rank/position

Hiromi Iwasaki — Cinderella Honeymoon

Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic “Cinderella Honeymoon,” frequently used on variety shows and the like, was once treated almost like a comic song, but nowadays it can surely be called a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

The song’s easiest-to-sing point is, above all, the chorus.

While the highest notes appear in the pre-chorus, that high phrase only lasts about three to four seconds, and the chorus itself sits in the mid-to-lower range, making it a song that doesn’t depend on the singer’s vocal range.

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