Noriyuki Makihara Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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TWO MOONS

It sings about the difficulty of being honest in love.

It’s a song by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara from Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, included on his fifth album, “PHARMACY,” released in 1994.

His gentle voice is soothing to the heart.

Be sure to listen to it as a couple—you’ll surely be wrapped in a romantic atmosphere.

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Araki Jakkan

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Noriyuki Makihara Witch hazel with lyrics

This is a song from Noriyuki Makihara’s album “SELF PORTRAIT,” released on October 31, 1993.

At the time, he heard on the radio that “witch hazel,” an herb, was used as an ingredient in sunscreen, and he thought it would make a good title for a summer romance song.

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If I fold up this umbrella, Noriyuki Makihara

Speaking of Noriyuki Makihara, he’s known for straightforward love songs—especially heartbreak songs—with many masterpieces.

Personally, among his love songs, I love this one the most: it’s poetic, full of abstract expressions that let you feel his philosophy.

It also makes for perfect background music.

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Himawari Noriyuki Makihara

A track included on the album “With Whom Do You Share a Happy Yawn?” It’s a lovely song featuring Makki’s distinctive, gently tapping flow of rhythm and tender vocals.

Along with a photo taken against a backdrop of sunflowers, it portrays a slightly wistful relationship between two people.

Whether it’s a song about parting or a tune about joyful moments, this piece is Makki’s slightly mysterious and slightly bittersweet sunflower song that paints a variety of scenes.

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SAKI

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If I Embrace You / Noriyuki Makihara

“When I Hold You” is the 9th track on Noriyuki Makihara’s debut album, “Kimi ga Warau Toki Kimi no Mune ga Itamanai You ni.” It has a somewhat sentimental atmosphere, and the lyrics—depicting an awkward relationship between a man and a woman—leave a strong impression.

The chorus stays in a relatively high range, so be sure to nail the pitches and sing it with control.

Since it’s a ballad, the lyrics aren’t dense and there aren’t any fast melodic lines, making it a great number to try at karaoke.

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Hamada Takuya

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Noriyuki Makihara “ANSWER” with lyrics

I once saw a program where Noriyuki Makihara performed this song with an orchestra, and it made me realize that a song with true substance doesn’t get overshadowed by the grandeur of an orchestra.

The song says that while there may be unstable periods in the feelings you have for someone, true love exists beyond that.

It’s a track I’d love for you to listen to when you’re feeling tired.

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Firefly ~ I Will Go On Living

With a warm, gently enveloping voice that conveys universal messages, Noriyuki Makihara’s songs resonate deeply.

Like a firefly glowing softly in the dark, the lyrics portray the strength to live with quiet hope in one’s heart, seeping deeply into the listener’s soul.

On an autumn night when you feel the ache of longing for someone, the gentle melody may feel all the warmer.

Released in February 2008 as his 38th single, this work was also used as the theme song for the film “KIDS” and in commercials.

It’s a warmly comforting number that gives you a gentle push when you’re lost in life or need strength for tomorrow.