Makihara Noriyuki’s Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

Makihara Noriyuki’s “Donna Toki mo” is a perfect fit for a sports day you gave your all for—its gentle vocals bring comfort and move the heart.

It warmly embraces the teachers and children who have worked hard every day preparing for the event.

It also honors the kids who cheered their teammates with all their might and fought hard, and it may make them realize the kinds of experiences they could only have at a sports day.

With its warm vocals and a sense of hope for the future, it’s definitely worth a listen! You might feel a deep sense of fulfillment and hope for tomorrow.

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Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki2rank/position

Toku Toku (2012 Remaster)

Noriyuki Makihara, celebrated as one of Japan’s genius melody-makers, continues to create numerous heartfelt masterpieces.

Among his works, the song featured on his 1992 album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono” is one that feels perfect for the season of departures and new beginnings.

Though not released as a single, many people may recognize it from appearances such as in NTT East Japan commercials—truly a hidden gem.

The lyrics, which reflect his own image of leaving home to chase his dreams, give courage to those just starting a new chapter in life and to everyone striving far from home.

With minimal leaps in pitch and a comfortable key, it’s easy to sing—making it a great choice for karaoke with friends you haven’t seen in a while, where you can share warm feelings along with nostalgic memories.

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chicken rice

A heartwarming song born from the collaboration between Masatoshi Hamada and Noriyuki Makihara.

The lyrics, woven from Hitoshi Matsumoto’s own childhood episodes, carry a message of compassion for family and the idea that happiness isn’t defined by material wealth alone.

Sparked by their encounter on Fuji TV’s music program “HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP,” the piece was released by R and C in November 2004.

It’s a recommended tune for those who cherish family and wish to feel the beauty of simple happiness.

LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki4rank/position

NORIYUKI MAKIHARA LOVE LETTER

An artist who continues to lead the Japanese music scene with a beautiful voice that resonates deep in many hearts and powerful vocal prowess—Noriyuki Makihara’s moving ballad.

It’s a ballad that portrays the bittersweet romances of youth, a classic song that has garnered widespread empathy.

The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki5rank/position

The Thing I Wanted Most by Noriyuki Makihara♡

There are many classic songs by Mr.

Makihara, an indispensable figure in the J-POP world, but the one I’d like to highlight as a hidden tearjerker is this song.

Like the lyrics say, I want to cherish the idea that my happiness lies in seeing many people smile because of what I’ve given.

Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki6rank/position

Snow in March (Live)

This is a coming-of-age ballad capturing a spring scene twenty days after graduation.

With a gentle melody and tender vocals, it expresses young people’s anxieties and hopes about change, as well as the fleeting time spent with dear friends.

Amid an unseasonal snowfall, the image of walking shoulder to shoulder with friends is portrayed in a way that resonates deeply.

Included on Noriyuki Makihara’s album “Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi o Shimasu ka.” released in September 1991, this piece is captivating for its calm, warm poetic worldview.

It is a classic you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring, a song that offers solace to those facing life’s turning points and harboring feelings about the changing days.

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MILK Makihara Noriyuki

The song that moves you with its charming melody and gentle vocals is Noriyuki Makihara’s “MILK,” included on the album SELF PORTRAIT.

A sports festival is, fundamentally, not something you do alone.

Even in the 50-meter dash or a relay, where you may be running by yourself, your classmates and teammates are there to cheer you on and pass the sash, so you are all fighting together.

If there’s something you can’t accomplish by practicing alone, rely on the friends and classmates around you.

After days spent moving forward like that, the sports festival that awaits will be filled with touching memories, no matter the outcome.

This is a song that lets you feel those sentiments.

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