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Top Songs Ranking of Tokiko Kato [2026]
Tokiko Kato, also known for her performances of “Shiretoko Ryojo” and “A Million Roses.” She maintains a keen interest in a wide range of things—from collaborations with young artists and comedians to the latest equipment, outdoor festivals, and charity work—and continues to work energetically under her motto, “Living is updating.” Here is a ranking of some of her most popular songs.
Tokiko Kato Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Sometimes, old storiesKatō Tokiko1rank/position
This is a ballad for adults that brings back fond memories the moment you hear it.
Created by Tokiko Kato, known as a singer-songwriter, it was included on the album “MY STORY/Toki ni wa Mukashi no Hanashi wo,” released in September 1986, and was issued as a single the following year.
You may also know it as the ending theme of the 1992 film Porco Rosso.
Set to a beautiful waltz of piano and strings, the song looks back on youthful dreams and setbacks, and conversations with friends.
If you play it at a wedding—on the day of a new beginning—during a moment of gratitude to the parents who raised you, the venue is sure to be filled with warm tears.
Why not choose this classic, which conveys both the weight of life and a sense of hope, for your most meaningful moments?
Shiretoko Ryojo (Shiretoko Travel Sentiment)Katō Tokiko2rank/position
As a classic song celebrating Hokkaido’s magnificent landscapes, it has long been cherished by many.
Released by Tokiko Kato in 1970, the piece delicately depicts the natural beauty of the Shiretoko Peninsula and the feelings of the people who live there.
The lyrics also weave in the Ainu word “pirika,” conveying respect for the region’s culture.
In 1971, it topped the Oricon charts for seven consecutive weeks and was performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
When sung during recreational activities or karaoke time at facilities, it is sure to offer a heartwarming moment filled with nostalgic memories.
When the cherries ripenKatō Tokiko3rank/position
Gina, the eternal heroine of pilots.
In Porco Rosso, this is a mature ballad she sings while thinking of the man she longs for, Marco.
One of the lovely things about Ghibli is how its charm changes depending on the age at which you watch it.
Her complex, heartrending feelings are something only a woman who has overcome pain can truly understand.
Song of Circumnavigating Lake BiwaKatō Tokiko4rank/position
This song, inspired by the beautiful scenery and place names around Lake Biwa, is a classic that resonates with many people.
Its poetic lyrics, which evoke reverence for nature and the journey of life, are imbued with the creator’s feelings.
Covered by many artists—including Tokiko Kato’s version, which became a major hit with 700,000 copies sold—it has been passed down through the years.
With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-sing melody, it’s also recommended for people in their 90s.
Try singing it at karaoke while picturing your hometown’s landscapes.
Upon the boundless earthKatō Tokiko5rank/position
Tokiko Kato’s “On the Boundless Earth” is an anti-war song that single-mindedly raises a chorus of longing for peace.
The poem is woven with deep empathy and hopes for people exposed to lands where the fires of war never cease, and its words carry a persuasive power that is enough to make one tremble.
I cannot help but wish that the message carried by her voice will reach people’s hearts directly.
By each of us drawing our hearts close to the world of the song and facing its truth, we can once again recognize the importance of remembering the mistakes that must never be repeated.
Counting song of partingKatō Tokiko6rank/position
This is a track from “Hitori in Me,” an album released in 1970 by Tokiko Kato, a pioneering Japanese female singer-songwriter.
Its poetic lyrics, imbued with the melancholy of a wanderer, exude a distinctly 1970s vibe.
Incidentally, Kato released the classic “Shiretoko Ryojo” the following year.
ChernobylKatō Tokiko7rank/position
This is an anti-nuclear song by singer-songwriter Tokiko Kato, written in response to the Chernobyl disaster in the Soviet Union.
It’s a quiet piece, but it movingly conveys the feelings of people who can no longer return to their hometowns due to radioactive contamination.
The expressiveness is remarkable.
Lullaby for Sleeping AloneKatō Tokiko8rank/position
Released in 1969, Tokiko Kato’s musical style spans a wide range, including chanson and pop, but this song was written with her husband—whom she married while he was in prison—in mind.
Their connection began when her husband, then a student activist, asked her to perform at a concert.
She reportedly declined, saying she did not want her singing to be used for political activism.
Later, her husband was arrested in connection with the student movement and received a prison sentence.
Although the media created a major uproar, what stands out in my memory is how Tokiko Kato remained composed and unshaken.
It’s Mount Fuji.Katō Tokiko9rank/position
It was created in the hope that Mount Fuji would be registered as a World Heritage site.
With lyrics by Yu Aku and music by Tokiko Kato—such an illustrious team—you can feel their strong desire for the registration.
The song conveys the beautiful, majestic figure of Fuji, no matter when, where, or how you see it.
It truly is a source of pride for Japan.
The mountains are my hometown.Katō Tokiko10rank/position
In 2016, a new national holiday was established: Mountain Day in August.
To commemorate this first new holiday in 20 years, a song was created as the “Song of Mountain Day”: Tokiko Kato’s “Yama wa Furusato” (“The Mountain Is My Hometown”).
Its gentle yet expansive melody and lyrics that liken the mountain to a father or mother convey the mountain’s majestic presence, as if it embraces everything.