Toshinobu Kubota Karaoke Hit Songs Ranking [2026]

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Candy Rain Toshinobu Kubota with Samurai JP (Live)

Toshinobu Kubota’s classic “Candy Rain,” released in 2001, instantly captured listeners’ hearts.

The track beautifully fuses the smoothness of R&B with the catchiness of Japanese pop music.

Its rhythm is unhurried yet marked by a comfortably engaging beat.

Kubota’s silky vocals are sure to evoke sweet, bittersweet memories of youth for women.

Sing this at karaoke and you’ll definitely draw everyone’s attention! It’s the perfect pick when a man wants to showcase his charm.

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Toshinobu Kubota – LIFE ~Special Edit~ [Official Video Short ver.]

A track from the album “Beautiful People,” released in November 2019.

Since it’s a song performed by Mr.

Kubota—one of the leading figures in Japanese R&B—it’s quite a formidable opponent for karaoke! First, there’s that bouncy 16th-note groove… and on top of that, the slow-ballad tempo is one of the things Japanese singers tend to struggle with most.

The soft high tones that make skillful use of mixed voice are also a major hurdle when singing.

If you’re going to try it at karaoke, start by making sure the groove doesn’t flatten out, and avoid forcing the high notes with sheer power.

If you’re not comfortable with mixed voice, boldly switching to falsetto is a perfectly valid option!

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Toshinobu Kubota – Dream with You [Official Video Short ver.]

It’s a poignant love song that really resonates with the heart.

Toshi Kubota’s gentle vocals leave a strong impression, and the track was released in May 1993.

It gained attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Chance!” The song embodies the importance of continuing to chase your dreams and the feelings you have for the one you love.

Listening to it makes you feel a bit like the protagonist of a drama.

If you play it around Christmas, it might bring back memories of time spent with a lover.

Be sure to sing it with all your emotions.

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Toshinobu Kubota feat. MISIA – FLYING EASY LOVING CRAZY [Official Video]

It’s a truly dreamlike duet featuring two leading singers who drive Japan’s music scene.

Toshinobu Kubota’s breezy groove blends perfectly with MISIA’s endlessly soaring vocals! The exhilaration born from their back-and-forth vocals feels liberating just to listen to.

The song celebrates a grand, positive love, like lovers sprouting wings and freely dancing across the sky.

Released as a single in March 2008, it was later included on the album “Timeless Fly.” It was also used as the image song for Cirque du Soleil’s “DAIHATSU DRALION,” and its worldview really strikes a chord.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to forget your worries and feel refreshed.