Keisuke Kuwata Ballads: Popular Song Ranking [2026]

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Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

A heartwarming ballad that delicately paints winter scenes, transforming the bittersweet memory of a lost love into a feeling of blessing.

While looking back on a past romance, it carries a positive message about cherishing the love that was shared, resonating through Keisuke Kuwata’s warm, soulful vocals.

Released in October 2001 as his seventh single, this gem won the Gold Prize at the 43rd Japan Record Awards that same year.

Also featured in Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, the song won the hearts of listeners across generations.

It’s the perfect soundtrack for spending unhurried time with someone special in a relaxed lounge, or for quietly gazing at a winter nightscape alone with a glass in hand.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Will It Be Sunny Tomorrow? (Short ver.)

The sweeping ensemble of grand piano and strings stirs the heart, doesn’t it? This piece was released in May 2007 as singer-songwriter Keisuke Kuwata’s first solo single in about five years—he’s also known as the frontman of Southern All Stars.

It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Operation Love,” so many people may remember it.

While lamenting the past, its lyrical words entrust a modest hope to the future, resonating deeply as they ride on Kuwata’s characteristically expressive melody.

When life brings you to a halt, this song gently nudges you forward and gives you a small courage to face tomorrow.

It’s a warm, timeless ballad that stands as a milestone in J-pop history.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Moon (Short ver.)

Keisuke Kuwata, known as the frontman of Southern All Stars, is a singer-songwriter whose trademarks are his freewheeling musicality and soulful vocals.

His fourth single, “Tsuki” (“Moon”), was created as a song to bid farewell to his late mother.

Its fleeting imagery and moonlit lyrics feel mysterious while suffused with deep melancholy.

With an oriental-tinged melody and piano tones that evoke wistfulness, it’s a dreamlike ballad perfectly suited to a moonlit night.

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Keisuke Kuwata – Let Me Hear the Poem of the Wind (Full ver.)

Keisuke Kuwata is a singer-songwriter also known as the bandmaster of Southern All Stars, whose voice—perfect for the summer seaside—has won immense support.

His 10th single, ‘Kaze no Uta o Kikasete’ (‘Let Me Hear the Song of the Wind’), used as the theme song for the film ‘Life: Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara’ (‘Life: If I Could Meet You in Heaven’), features lyrics that sing of deep love for a cherished person and truly move the heart.

The organic sound, led by acoustic guitar, draws you into the world of the song just by listening.

It’s a delicate ballad you’ll want to hear while gazing at the ocean.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Keisuke Kuwata “SMILE ~Like a Clear Blue Sky~” Commercial Broadcasters Official Special Movie (Joint Commercial Broadcasters Project ‘Let’s Do It Together’ Support Song)

This song was created as a support anthem for the “Let’s Do It Together Project,” a collaboration among commercial TV networks leading up to the big event of 2020, the Tokyo Olympics.

While it conveys the determination and attitude of uniting Japan’s feelings as one, it is also a very gentle piece that softly stays close to everyone’s heart.

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