KAN's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Sakura Night FeverKAN36rank/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!

I won’t let you go until I die.KAN37rank/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, SayonaraKAN38rank/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.”

BRACKETKAN39rank/position

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A buoyant, dancing piano and KAN’s slightly mature, smoky vocals make this a track that lifts your spirits with its rhythmic melody.

The lyrics, depicting the end of summer and love, were written by Rio Nagashima.

Although it’s a pre-breakthrough work from his second single in 1987, its jazz-tinged moodiness is incredibly cool! The scat singing in the interlude and the stylish brass arrangements sound delightful and absolutely top-notch.

It’s a standout song where you can savor KAN at his coolest!

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ONE NIGHT KISSKAN40rank/position

One Night Kiss

“ONE NIGHT KISS” is a song by KAN that delivers the quality you expect and then some.

Its urgent rhythm creates a dynamic drive that makes it impossible not to move.

KAN’s lyrics convey a universal message of love from a unique perspective, filled with lines that truly resonate.

It’s a track that both meets listeners where they are and offers fresh discoveries.

More than just fun, it’s deeply moving, making it a recommendation for a wide range of ages.

You can also feel KAN’s signature sense of humor, making it a song you’ll definitely want to play on repeat.

REGIKOSTAR ~The Thrill of Rejiko Star~KAN41rank/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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EndlessKAN42rank/position

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The lyrics vividly reflect the lives of these two men.

The two, who share the same surname and have worked for years with hardly any time off, chose Yunokawa Onsen as their place of rest.

Yunokawa Onsen is one of Japan’s Top 100 hot springs, located in Hakodate, Hokkaido.

Their easygoing relationship is something to envy.