Ranking of Moving/Japanese Pop Songs [2026]

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RyoRyo, Hatsune Miku “Kashika” MV – Suspended Animation

When you’re feeling down, this song is sure to give you a pat on the back.

Released in 2022 by Ryoryo, also known under the name Luan, “Kasika” is a duet between Hatsune Miku and Ryoryo himself.

The dynamically unfolding arrangement and expansive choral work leave a strong impression.

As it approaches the end, your spirits lift, and you’ll feel like singing along.

With a song, everything will be okay—you’ll be able to keep moving forward.

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Araki Jakkan

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ORANGE SPiCE CLUB 'Kinmokusei' Music Video

Some people may feel a sense of nostalgia in the scent of osmanthus.

This work by Orange Spiny Club is included on their first mini-album, “Whenever I’m Irritated,” released in January 2020.

It gained popularity on streaming platforms and TikTok, topping the Billboard JAPAN Heatseekers Songs chart for three consecutive weeks and generating buzz.

The song portrays scenes from youth, conveying the bittersweetness of young love and the smell of summer’s end.

Why not listen to this track and reminisce about the past?

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Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow (Drama Version)”

Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow” is a track included on her 2014 album Ren’dez-vous.

A newly arranged version was later released in 2016 as the ending theme for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry.” Its piano-centered sound carries a poignant atmosphere, over which her delicate vocals are layered, expressing a determination to move forward despite the pain.

The song was also used in an Aflac commercial, where its theme aligns with the message of taking a step forward even in the face of uncertainty.

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kappamaki

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back number – Letter (full)

A wedding is a precious day that marks the start of a couple’s new life together.

This back number classic is perfect for such a special occasion.

It’s a medium-tempo ballad that honestly expresses gratitude to one’s parents, filled with memories shared between parent and child from childhood to the present.

Released in August 2015 and featured in an NTT Docomo commercial, the song’s music video stars Kanna Moriya and movingly portrays the bond between a mother and her son.

It’s recommended for anyone who wants to express heartfelt thanks to someone important.

If you give it together with a letter of gratitude to your parents, it will surely touch their hearts!

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[High Quality Audio] BUMP OF CHICKEN “K”

Among BUMP OF CHICKEN fans, the song “K” enjoys extremely high popularity.

The meaning of the letter K becomes clear by the end as you read the lyrics… and that stylish device is just so cool.

The lyrics unfold entirely like a story, creating an atmosphere that truly says, “This is BUMP!!” The craftsmanship of weaving a message into a narrative structure—and even embedding the meaning of the title itself—is nothing short of superb.

You’ll surely be moved by the black cat who keeps running to fulfill a bond of friendship.

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Hane Keisuke

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