Misorah Hibari Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Harbor Town No. 13Misora Hibari15rank/position

Harbor Town No. 13

A masterpiece that beautifully weaves a tale of heartbreak set in a wistful port town.

Hibari Misora’s powerful voice resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in 1957, this song has long been cherished as one of her signature works.

It has been loved across generations, even being featured in NHK’s morning drama series.

When singing it at karaoke, why not take your time and sing while picturing the scenery of the port town? Nostalgic memories will come flooding back, warmly embracing the hearts of older listeners.

Tokyo KidMisora Hibari16rank/position

Tokyo Kid

This piece is known as a song that cheered up postwar Japan.

Sung by Hibari Misora at age 13 as a movie theme song, it became a huge hit along with the film of the same name, released in September 1950.

The lyrics depict someone walking with dreams and chewing gum in their pocket, expressing young people’s determination to live positively even in difficult times.

Move your body to the music and you’re sure to feel uplifted! With its relaxed tempo, it may also be approachable for people in their 90s.

Has the plum blossomed?Misora Hibari17rank/position

Has the plum blossomed?

This is a wonderful piece in which Hibari Misora expresses a traditional Edo-period hauta with her radiant voice.

The refreshing scenes of spring are beautifully intertwined with the elegance of the pleasure quarters, creating a heartwarming atmosphere alongside the timbre of the shamisen.

The song likens the changing seasons and people’s sentiments to evocative blossoms such as plum, cherry, and willow.

Riding on the light rhythm of the shamisen, Misora’s vocals gracefully evoke the charm of old Japan.

This piece has long been cherished as a song that lets listeners rediscover the beauty of Japanese traditional music.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to spend time peacefully or reminisce about nostalgic Japanese landscapes, and it’s also used to create a warm, friendly atmosphere at gatherings of older adults.

Soma Bon SongMisora Hibari18rank/position

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The folk song Soma Bon Uta from the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture was released on record in 1937 and became a big hit.

True to its title, even today during the Bon Odori season every August, there are areas in Fukushima where dancing Bon Odori to this song has become an annual tradition.

It is also known as one of Hibari Misora’s signature songs; with bold new arrangements, it gained even more popularity and fame.

Another appeal is its highly auspicious lyrics, which pray for a bountiful harvest in the Soma region, once known for its rice production.

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Hibari Misora MedleyMisora Hibari19rank/position

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Hibari Misora, the original diva who kept singing throughout the tumultuous Showa era.

What’s your favorite Hibari song? There’s no way to pick just one—from “Kanashiki Kuchibue” and “Tokyo Kid,” which supported the hearts of Japanese people after the war, to “Ringo Oiwake” and “Omatsuri Mambo,” which captivated the early days of television, her peak-era hits like “Yawara” and “Kanashii Sake,” and her late masterpiece “Kawa no Nagare no Yō ni.” So how about moving your body to a Hibari medley instead? Video sites even have clips that teach simple choreography.

I hope you can spend a delightful time along with your memories!

car dealerMisora Hibari20rank/position

Hibari Misora — The Car Dealer

A song released by Hibari Misora in 1958.

The “kurumaya-san” that appears in the song is thought to refer to a person who pulls a rickshaw (or possibly a handcart).

The lyrics depict a woman who secretly entrusts a letter to a rickshaw puller who travels around the village.

Madame Butterfly of NagasakiMisora Hibari21rank/position

Madame Butterfly of Nagasaki

This is a classic song that beautifully portrays the poignant feelings of a woman who continues to wait for her lover who has departed for distant shores, interwoven with the exotic scenery of Nagasaki.

Released in July 1957, it was also used as the theme song for Toho’s film “Oatari Sanshoku Musume” released the same year.

Hibari Misora’s rich, lustrous voice brilliantly expresses the townscape and harbor scenes of tropical Nagasaki, as well as the protagonist’s pure love.

You can almost picture her gazing at the sea from the hill of the cathedral or at the twilight over the foreigner’s residences, holding onto the hope that her beloved will return with the coming of spring.

It’s a perfect song for those who wish to savor a nostalgic atmosphere or immerse themselves in memories of bittersweet love.