Toshinobu Kubota Love Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG with NAOMI CAMPBELLKubota Toshinobu8rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – LA·LA·LA LOVE SONG with Naomi Campbell [Official Video]

Toshinobu Kubota, a pioneer who firmly established authentic R&B in Japan.

With his distinctly non-Japanese sense of groove and soulful vocals, this classic vividly captures the ineffable, frustrating feelings of love.

It delivers the exhilarating rush—like the world suddenly lighting up—at the moment two hearts connect, carried by a buoyant melody.

Released in May 1996 as his 16th single, the song is also known as the theme for the drama “Long Vacation,” which became a social phenomenon.

His collaboration with world-renowned model Naomi Campbell also drew major attention.

When you’re struggling to express your feelings to someone you like, this song just might give you a gentle push.

It’s an enduring love song that brings back the special flutter of that very first spark of romance.

The North Wind and the SunKubota Toshinobu9rank/position

The North Wind and the Sun

This is a funk number featuring exhilarating guitar chucks and a bouncy rhythm that makes your body sway.

It was included on the album “GROOVIN’,” released in April 1987, and has remained a fan favorite, also appearing on the best-of collection “THE BADDEST ~Hit Parade~.” The lyrics seem to sing of a love that gently embraces like the warmth of the sun—standing by the small clouds that drift across a loved one’s heart without trying to force any change.

The message of stopping the competition and simply moving through the seasons together as a pair leaves your heart quietly warmed.

It’s the perfect track for a mood-boosting weekend drive or when you want to encourage someone special.

Saddle of a Shooting StarKubota Toshinobu10rank/position

Toshinobu Kubota – Shooting Star Saddle [Official Video Short ver.]

“Ryusei no Saddle” is a track included on Toshinobu Kubota’s first album, “SHAKE IT PARADISE.” It’s dance music with a 1990s R&B vibe that showcases Kubota’s appeal to the fullest.

“Ryusei no Saddle” is highly regarded by fans and within the industry, and although it was never released as a single, it was included on his best-of album.

While it’s not directly related to Tanabata, since it sings about shooting stars, it might be a nice song to listen to on Tanabata.

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FLYING EASY LOVING CRAZYKubota Toshinobu feat. MISIA11rank/position

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.