Keisuke Kuwata’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A distant street cornerKuwata Keisuke64rank/position

A Distant Street Corner (The Wanderin’ Street) Keisuke Kuwata cover

Keisuke Kuwata, a singer-songwriter known as the bandmaster of Southern All Stars who has influenced countless musicians, released his first solo album “Keisuke Kuwata” in 1988.

The song “Tooi Machikado” from that album was featured in 2021 as the theme for Uniqlo’s “LifeWear / Futari no AIRism” commercial.

Its lyrics, which depict feelings that remain unforgettable even as the scenery changes with time, resonate with the nostalgic imagery of autumn foliage.

Carried by a relaxed shuffle beat and a bittersweet melody, it’s a beloved classic that beautifully colors the autumn season.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Distant Street Corner (The Wanderin’ Street)Kuwata Keisuke65rank/position

Distant Street Corner (The Wanderin’ Street)

This commercial portrays the casual, everyday life of a cohabiting couple and introduces AIRism innerwear as a constant, everyday staple.

It shows them spending time together in a way that looks very happy, and combined with the gentle visuals, it’s a spot that makes viewers feel happy too.

Of course, the BGM also plays a role in enhancing that mood—the song is Keisuke Kuwata’s “Tooi Machikado (The wanderin’ street).” Released in 1988, it was also used in a Fujifilm commercial in the past.

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Kagami

This commercial features Haruka Ayase spontaneously setting off on a trip and introduces UNIQLO’s Ultra Light Down that supports her journey.

You can sense both the comfortable feel that helps when there’s a slight chill and the easy portability of its lightweight design from her relaxed expression.

Adding color to the CM is Keisuke Kuwata’s “Kagami” (“Mirror”), a track included on his 1994 album Solitary Sun.

Its light, acoustic guitar–centered sound is striking, and it really underscores the laid-back atmosphere.

Also noteworthy are the almost tossed-off vocal delivery and the lyricism that seems to emphasize resonance; together with the sound, they make the breezy quality stand out even more.

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kappamaki

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

Since all of Keisuke Kuwata’s songs are masterpieces, there may not be many so-called “hidden gems,” but if I had to pick one, it would be this song.

The music video is simple: Kuwata himself rides a bicycle, singing as he pedals through various places.

It fits the song’s nostalgic mood perfectly.

It’s a song that simply expresses the wish to see someone who has gone to heaven again.

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

This video follows Yuki Saito, who has moved on from being a baseball player to a new path, capturing his hard work through the changes in his attire.

It shows him running around in UNIQLO’s Kan-Dō Pants, highlighting not only his determination but also the comfort and ease of movement.

Elevating the emotional tone of the commercial is Keisuke Kuwata’s song “Kaze no Uta o Kikasete.” Released in 2007 as a movie’s theme song, its lyrics portray tender, delicate, and profound love.

The largely acoustic sound is also striking, and its gentle arrangement evokes the image of a soft breeze blowing along the seaside.

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kappamaki

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Kissin’ Christmas (It’s Not Just Because It’s Christmas)Kuwata Keisuke & His Friends69rank/position

Kissin’ Christmas (Not Because It’s Christmas) – Keisuke Kuwata, solo acoustic performance

It’s a miraculous co-written song by two artists who represent the Japanese music scene: Keisuke Kuwata and Yumi Matsutoya.

Although it was created as the theme song for a Nippon TV network program in 1986, it wasn’t commercially released for a long time, and finally received an official audio release in 2012 when it was included on the album “I LOVE YOU – now & forever –.” With lyrics by Yuming and music by Kuwata—the ultimate tag team—the song delicately portrays the feelings of confessing one’s heart to someone special on Christmas night.

The arrangement, gently colored by keyboards and percussion, has a warm touch and is structured in a way that makes it easy to try as a guitar-and-vocal performance.

It’s a song you’ll want to play when you wish to convey your heartfelt feelings on a Christmas night spent with someone dear.

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Keisuke Kuwata & The Pin Boys – Let’s Go Bowling (Full ver.)

This is the official song for the bowling tournament “KUWATA CUP 2019,” hosted by Kuwata under the name “Keisuke Kuwata & The Pin Boys.” The song’s tagline is “A perfect anthem that’s a dead-center strike is born!” It features a laid-back melody that evokes a summer seaside, paired with comical lyrics where the chorus is a person’s name.

It prioritizes vibe over technical prowess, so I highly recommend it!

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sasashina

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