KAN's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Sakura Night FeverKAN31rank/position

Sakura Night Fever

A song that approaches cherry blossoms—one of spring’s iconic sights—through a disco tune.

Released in February 2015 as the 35th single.

Its pop sound, with an 80s-inspired beat, is pleasantly catchy, and Sho Wada (TRICERATOPS) joins as a guest guitarist.

From the perspective of a cherry tree, it also takes a socially conscious stance, questioning today’s “sakura fever.” The lyrics wryly poke fun at the rowdiness of the hanami season, eliciting a chuckle and showcasing KAN’s signature playful spirit.

It’s a track that prompts you to reconsider the beauty of cherry blossoms—a perfect pop tune for your hanami BGM!

rubber bootsKAN32rank/position

KAN boots

The song title sense is a bit questionable, but the track itself is really excellent.

I think this might be a B-side or an album cut, but it’s too good to remain overlooked.

This level of quality is what makes him so remarkable.

DISCO 80’sKAN33rank/position

ＤＩＳＣＯ　８０’ｓ

Since KAN has released many albums, there are also some unusual, comical songs like this one among them.

It turns memories of the disco-crazed 1980s into a light-touch pop song.

I think it would make for a fun moment during live performances.

REGIKOSTAR ~The Thrill of Rejiko Star~KAN34rank/position

REGIKOSTAR ~The Thrill of Rejiko Star~

A technopop track overflowing with KAN’s unique humor! It’s included on the 2010 album “Kanchigai mo Hana Hadashii Watashi no Jinsei” (“My Life, Utterly and Completely Mistaken”).

Didn’t it remind you of Perfume? No wonder—KAN, a fan of Yasutaka Nakata and Perfume, said he made the song himself because he couldn’t join Perfume (lol).

The witty, rhyming lyrics comically depict a likely everyday scenario: falling in love with a cashier.

This approachable charm is classic KAN, and you’ll definitely find yourself humming along.

Astonishing level of polish…!

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West Home TownKAN35rank/position

Adult Band 2014 Winter — West Home Town

This song, “West Home Town,” is included on KAN’s 10th album and was released in 1994.

It’s a piece inspired by KAN’s hometown, Fukuoka Prefecture, incorporating local dialect into the lyrics to create a relaxed feel.

It’s not a famous song, but it’s a good one, isn’t it?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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I’m always serious about you.KAN36rank/position

[Maru Suba] Always seriously thinking about you

This is a masterpiece by KAN, one of Japan’s leading singer-songwriters.

It’s still performed at live shows today, and KAN himself seems fond of it.

The song sets his honest feelings—constantly thinking about her—to a straightforward melody.

peacockKAN37rank/position

KAN Peacock

Unusual for KAN, he’s singing while dancing.

I only had the image of him playing the piano, so I was honestly surprised.

He looks striking with the headset mic, almost like Janet Jackson in her prime.

ReposeKAN38rank/position

Repose

A ballad with lyrics written by Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children, included on the 2016 album “6×9=53.” The lyrics depict a fleeting atmosphere and inner conflict.

Life is a series of choices, and sometimes we make big mistakes.

But with the person you love by your side, there are things you can overcome.

Listening to Sakurai’s words and KAN’s singing makes you feel that everything has meaning, and that feeling can be saving.

Also, enjoy the different angle compared to KAN’s early masterpiece “Regrets.”

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I won’t let you go until I die.KAN39rank/position

KAN — I Won’t Let You Go Until I Die

If you’re a woman, I’m sure you’d be dying to hear words like these.

It’s a classic love song so cheesy it hurts, and I think only someone like KAN could pull off singing a track like this.

With the sweet melody in full force, it might be a bit tough for a guy to listen to it alone.

Hong Kong, SayonaraKAN40rank/position

“Hong Kong SAYONARA” KAN from “TOKYOMAN”

This is a really great song by KAN, the singer-songwriter known for “Ai wa Katsu,” that depicts Hong Kong before its sovereignty was returned from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China.

It’s said he wrote the song after visiting Hong Kong in 1992, when a local female coordinator told him, “Five years from now, when Hong Kong is handed back to China, the lights will go out.”