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Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Since his debut in 1990, Noriyuki Makihara has continued to produce numerous classic and hit songs.

“Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana,” which he wrote and composed for SMAP, became a nationwide hit beloved across Japan.

Here is a ranking of Makihara’s popular songs.

Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (81–90)

Come, spring.Makihara Noriyuki86rank/position

A heartwarming spring song, carefully covered by Noriyuki Makihara from a classic by Yumi Matsutoya.

It was released in October 1998 as a track on the cover album “Listen To The Music.” The tender, embracing vocals gently cradle the bittersweet longing for the arrival of spring.

Without losing the original song’s poetic beauty, it adds a unique sensibility that brings out new charm—a masterpiece.

It will quietly stay close to those who tend to feel low at the turn of the seasons or who are anxious about an impending new beginning.

peachMakihara Noriyuki87rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara 'Momo' (Music Video) [23rd Single] (2001)
peachMakihara Noriyuki

Peach was released as Noriyuki Makihara’s 23rd single.

It’s included on the album Home Sweet Home, which ranked No.

8 on the Oricon chart, and was also featured on the 2013 best-of album Haru Uta, Natsu Uta ~ Donna Toki mo.

The “peach” that appears in the lyrics as a symbol of weakness, ego, and someone precious to you also feels like a reminder to oneself.

Makihara has said he composed the song simply because peach is his favorite fruit.

The chorus repeats a catchy melody that’s easy to remember, making it a great pick for karaoke.

Full-moon nightMakihara Noriyuki88rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara Full Moon Night With Lyrics
Full-moon nightMakihara Noriyuki

It’s a poignant song about a man staring at the full moon, torn over whether to tell his girlfriend he wants to break up.

It’s included on the 1991 album “With Whom Do You Share Your Happy Yawn?”.

Although he has a girlfriend, he’s involved with another woman, and his feelings have completely drifted away from his girlfriend.

Even so, he doesn’t want to break his promises to her or make her unhappy.

From the woman’s perspective it seems selfish, but perhaps because of the delicate beauty of the sound and Noriyuki Makihara’s voice, you end up wanting to tell the man, “It’s okay, you can go.”

The cat stepped on it.Makihara Noriyuki89rank/position

The Cat Stepped On It — Noriyuki Makihara
The cat stepped on it.Makihara Noriyuki

It’s not that someone stepped on the cat—the cat is the one who did the stepping.

The song describes a cat stepping on a sleeping lover’s face and approaching them.

It’s included on singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara’s fourth album, SELF PORTRAIT, released in 1993.

Between the Sky and YouMakihara Noriyuki90rank/position

Noriyuki Makihara - Between the Sky and You (Miyuki Nakajima cover)
Between the Sky and YouMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara has covered Miyuki Nakajima’s “Between the Sky and You.” It was included on Makihara’s cover album released in 1998, and was later also featured on a Miyuki Nakajima tribute album.