Shinichi Mori’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Since his debut, Shinichi Mori has produced one hit after another and starred many times on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, making him in both name and reality one of the leading singers in Japanese popular music.
This time, we present a ranking of Shinichi Mori’s most popular songs.
It’s a collection of classic Showa-era masterpieces, so be sure to give them a listen.
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Shinichi Mori Popular Song Rankings [2026] (21–30)
Town of Steam and Hot SpringsMori Shinichi22rank/position
A travel-tinged song by Shinichi Mori, a singer who has long expressed the heart of Japan with his husky voice.
Considered a signature work from the period when he was experimenting with a fusion of folk and enka, this single was released in December 1974.
It poignantly and beautifully portrays a man visiting a secluded mountain hot spring alone, confronting his lingering feelings for a former lover while enveloped by a rock bath and the murmuring river.
A rock ballad whose quiet scenic imagery seeps into the heart, it gently warms the listener as well.
At the time, it peaked at No.
13 on the Oricon charts and opened the album “Yukemuri no Machi,” making it a longtime favorite among fans.
It’s a number you’ll want to play when you need to get away from the bustle and relax, or on a night when you want to savor the serene mood of a hot spring on your own.
unconditional loveMori Shinichi23rank/position
Marking the major milestone of the 60th anniversary of his singing career, this is a monumental work written and composed by Shinichi Mori himself.
Hailed as “Reiwa enka,” the piece truly represents the culmination of his career.
With straightforward lyrics and dynamic vocals, it beautifully conveys his deep gratitude to the fans who have supported him for many years.
Released in July 2025 as his 131st single, it fully showcases his signature “Mori-bushi” style.
It’s a masterpiece not only for longtime fans, but also for anyone standing at a turning point in life.
Autumn HotelMori Shinichi24rank/position
In a hotel lounge after the summer bustle has faded, you tilt your glass while listening to a melancholy piano.
This is a ballad for adults that conjures up just such a scene.
The piece was included on “Hana,” a single released in June 2005 to commemorate Shinichi Mori’s 40th anniversary as a singer.
The lyrics were written by Yu Aku, and the composition was done by Mori himself.
With raw honesty, it portrays the heartache of weeping over a love that has passed and being crushed by loneliness, and his husky, deeply expressive voice seeps right into your chest.
As the seasons turn and the protagonist overcomes sorrow, quietly trying to face forward, the song seems to gently stay by their side.
It’s a hidden gem you’ll want to listen to on a long autumn night when you feel like being alone with your thoughts.