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Toshiki Kadomatsu Popular Song Ranking [2026]
Since his professional debut at age 20 in 1981, while releasing numerous works as a singer-songwriter, Toshiki Kadomatsu has also been actively providing songs to other artists such as Anri and Miho Nakayama since the mid-1980s.
We’ve compiled a ranking of his popular songs.
Toshiki Kadomatsu Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
You’re My Only Shinin’ StarKadamatsu Toshiki1rank/position
This song was originally written by Toshiki Kadomatsu for Miho Nakayama in 1988, but what I’m introducing here is Kadomatsu’s own self-cover version.
It’s included on his 2007 ballad best album, “Players Presents TOSHIKI KADOMATSU Ballad Collection.” The track has been crafted into a ballad that lets you enjoy richly layered choral work.
In terms of modulation, the arrangement raises the key after the instrumental break.
The way the scene shifts there is natural and exquisite, so be sure to listen with that in mind.
TOKYO TOWERKadamatsu Toshiki2rank/position
Before the Skytree was built, Tokyo Tower was Tokyo’s landmark.
The original release was in 1985.
The song “TOKYO TOWER,” with its wonderful nighttime Tokyo mood, is a super cool fusion-tinged track.
It still sounds just as stylish today.
Various types of versions are currently available.
No End SummerKadamatsu Toshiki3rank/position
No End Summer, sung by Toshiki Kadomatsu, is captivating with its chord progression that feels quintessentially Showa-era kayokyoku.
Compared to conventional kayokyoku, this track is arranged with a dance-music sensibility, elevating it to a more urban atmosphere.
In particular, after a major break in the C section, an aching melody with English lyrics comes in, instantly tugging at your heartstrings.
The use of brass instruments like the saxophone is also highly effective, resulting in a beautiful arrangement that would fit right into contemporary music.
Still I’m in love with youKadamatsu Toshiki4rank/position
It’s no exaggeration to call him an artist and a renowned singer who has continued to sing about “love.” Approaching the question “What is love?” from many angles and gently offering answers, his music will forever captivate the hearts of countless fans.
WaveKadamatsu Toshiki5rank/position
The final track from their debut album “SEA BREEZE,” released in 1981.
It’s a beautiful ballad you’ll want to listen to on a summer sunset beach.
Its bittersweet, mellow chord progression and melody feel luxurious and bubbly, evoking both the buoyant spirit of the booming ’80s and the poignancy of a summer romance’s end.
A hidden summer gem cherished by fans.
A Widow on the shoreKadamatsu Toshiki6rank/position
It may seem like a love song with the vibe of a couple enjoying a resort-style summer vacation, but it’s actually the complete opposite, and I can’t help but feel sorry for her.
Her lover is captivated by the allure of the waves and leaves her alone until the sun sets, and yet she sweetly smiles at him when he returns from the sea and hands him a towel.
The lyrics liken such a woman to a widow.
Galaxy GirlKadamatsu Toshiki7rank/position
This commercial depicts Yuki Minagawa training for track and field in a near-futuristic world, while showcasing Aquarius alongside her to highlight its compatibility with sports.
It also introduces Aquarius as the official sports drink of the World Athletics Championships, and the unique worldview gives a sense that it’s a drink from the future.
The song used to emphasize the floating sensation created by this distinctive world is Toshiki Kadomatsu’s “Galaxy Girl.” Its gentle, soothing sound leaves an impression, and the electronic tones that chime in like accents create a mysterious atmosphere.
From this stationKadamatsu Toshiki8rank/position
This is Toshiki Kadomatsu’s 18th single, released in May 1991.
It’s a track where you can fully enjoy his distinctive melodic sense and sound—what you might call quintessential Kadomatsu.
Speaking of 1991, when this song came out, the bubble economy had already burst, yet traces of that era still lingered among ordinary people.
For men in their 50s as of 2021, many may remember using Kadomatsu’s songs or albums as in-car BGM for drive dates with their girlfriends.
I hope you can enjoy it along with those nostalgic dating memories.
SEA LINE “RIE”Kadamatsu Toshiki9rank/position
In recent years, Toshiki Kadomatsu has been at the center of the city pop movement—a genre of Japanese music that flourished from the late 1970s to the 1980s and has sparked a major boom among overseas music fans.
A heavyweight in the J-pop world, he is known both as a singer-songwriter and as a music producer for artists such as Anri, Akina Nakamori, and Miho Nakayama.
But are you familiar with his 1987 album SEA IS A LADY, which focuses on fusion—one of Kadomatsu’s musical roots? It’s an instrumental album that prominently features Kadomatsu’s guitar playing.
The lead single, SEA LINE “RIE,” is a killer tune that was also used in a commercial tie-in.
Kadomatsu’s exhilarating, freewheeling guitar work, melodious synths, funky bass lines, and flamboyant brass section all come together to create a vibe that’s pure “summer and the sea!”
vaseKadamatsu Toshiki10rank/position
Toshiki Kadomatsu is a great singer-songwriter who energized Japan’s AOR scene.
He excels in AOR, black contemporary, and city pop, and is known worldwide as a leading artist of city pop.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is Kabin (“Vase”).
While it incorporates some elements of Black music, the vocal line isn’t difficult.
In addition, because it features many long tones, it’s an ideal piece for practicing vibrato.
