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Chiharu Matsuyama Popular Song Ranking [2026]

When it comes to singer-songwriters from Hokkaido, Chiharu Matsuyama is the first that comes to mind.

His popularity is evident from the many amateur musicians who cover his songs, such as “In the Great Sky and Land,” “A Long Night,” and “I Won’t Forget You.”

Here is a ranking of his popular songs.

Chiharu Matsuyama Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (31–40)

Graduation PhotoMatsuyama Chiharu36rank/position

As you know, Chiharu Matsuyama is that male singer.

In his cover of “Graduation Photograph,” he makes it his own right from the beginning.

In a good way, there’s no longer a trace of Yumi Arai.

Instead of a grand, sweeping ballad, Matsuyama’s gently and tenderly sung ballad is utterly mesmerizing.

A song I made for youMatsuyama Chiharu37rank/position

With a beautiful melody played by the violin, the prelude begins; “A Song Made for You” is a warm, heartfelt love song.

It is a track from Chiharu Matsuyama’s first album, A Song Made for You, released in June 1977.

Man and WomanMatsuyama Chiharu38rank/position

“Man and Woman” is a melancholic love song with a rhythmic tempo.

It was also used as the theme song for Season 1 of the TV drama “Private Railway Line 97th Precinct.” “Man and Woman” was Chiharu’s 18th single, released in October 1984.

A midsummer dayMatsuyama Chiharu39rank/position

With its up-tempo groove and a violin solo that evokes an exotic mood, “A Midsummer Day” is a song that lifts your spirits.

You’ll undoubtedly discover another side of Chiharu Matsuyama’s charm.

This track is included on the album “Zutto Issho,” released in May 2010.

Distant LoveMatsuyama Chiharu40rank/position

Distant Love, which begins with a gentle, enveloping acoustic guitar intro, is a message song composed by Chiharu Matsuyama that offers warm, healing words for those weary of an ever-evolving era.

It was his 48th single, released in October 2000.

Chiharu Matsuyama Popular Song Ranking [2026] (41–50)

Once moreMatsuyama Chiharu41rank/position

Set to a beautiful bossa nova-style melody, “Once More” is a song Chiharu wrote for Yukari Ito.

However, Chiharu also recorded a self-cover, and it’s truly wonderful.

As you’d expect from the songwriter and lyricist, she captures the landscape of a woman’s heart with delicate nuance.