Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and Popular Song Rankings by Female Singer-Songwriters [2026]

The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki71rank/position

Miyuki Nakajima “Song of Wheat” Music Video (Short Ver.) [Official]

Miyuki Nakajima’s song “Mugi no Uta” (“The Wheat Song”) was used as the theme for the NHK Osaka-produced morning drama Massan, which aired in 2014.

It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and with this song Nakajima made her first appearance in 12 years on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Fitting the story of a couple passionate about making Japanese whisky, the song opens with an unforgettable intro featuring the bagpipes, a traditional instrument from Scotland, the birthplace of Scotch whisky.

It’s an anthem that cheers on tenacious Japanese listeners, and hearing it fills you with strength—truly a classic.

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Hamada Takuya

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Roar, Mr. Mammoth!Kojima Yumi72rank/position

Roar! Mammoth-kun Singing Man (Yumi Kojima)

It’s an up-tempo, very bright song that makes you feel excited as you listen.

The melody is pastoral, yet there’s also a guitar solo—striking a nice balance between poppiness and coolness.

Give it a listen to find out what kind of life Mr.

Mammoth leads after coming to live at home.

Rockin’ OmeletMoritaka Chisato73rank/position

Chisato Moritaka / Rock 'n' Omelet (PV) (4K)

In 1993, the show was revamped from “Hirake! Ponkikki” to “Ponkikies,” and this song was its first opening theme.

The rock ’n’ roll vibe suggested by the title is striking, and the contrast between that sound and the cute, child-friendly lyrics—asserting it’s a kids’ show—makes it an intriguing listen.

Combined with Chisato Moritaka’s vocal tone, the song clearly conveys the excitement and fun of a show about to begin.

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kappamaki

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