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Ryoko Moriyama Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Ryoko Moriyama is a truly “national” singer, having been awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon, a cultural honor from the government.Including best-of compilations, she has released as many as 62 albums since 1967.In this article, we’ve selected some of her most popular songs.
Ryoko Moriyama Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Sugarcane fieldMoriyama Ryoko1rank/position
This song begins with the image of sugarcane fields swaying in the wind.
It expresses the sorrow of losing a loved one to war through a gentle, heartrending vocal delivery.
Recorded by Ryoko Moriyama in 1969 and included on her album “Ryoko Moriyama College Folk Album No.
2,” the piece moved audiences across generations when she performed it with her son, Naotaro Moriyama, at the 56th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2005.
Its lyrics, imbued with a wish for peace, are sure to resonate with many.
Why not hum along, filled with cherished memories and thoughts of someone dear?
Tears Flowing EndlesslyMoriyama Ryoko2rank/position
This ballad incorporates the atmosphere of Okinawan folk music.
Its lyrics, filled with nostalgic memories and feelings for loved ones, make it a song that resonates with older listeners.
Originally released in 1998 as a song by Ryoko Moriyama, it was later released by BEGIN in 2000 and by Rimi Natsukawa in 2001.
With its gentle melody, it’s also perfect for singing together as a round.
Its nostalgic vibe may spark lively reminiscences.
Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko3rank/position
This classic by Ryoko Moriyama lights a warm glow in the heart during March, the season of farewells.
The lyrics, filled with unchanging friendship and the hope of reunion, let us feel hope even amid loneliness.
Originally born out of volunteer activities in 1966, it was released in 1967 as the B-side to the single “Love Is Blue.” Since then, it has been loved for many years, being broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” selected in 2007 for the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ “100 Best Japanese Songs,” and even adopted as a station melody in 2018.
Its simple, beautiful melody is easy to hum—perfect for recreation time or moments of nostalgic reflection.
How about joining your voices together, reaffirming the bonds of friendship with everyone?
Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko4rank/position
The famous song that sings of love and freedom spreading across vast nature is a folk song released by Ryoko Moriyama in January 1967.
Her clear, soothing voice and gentle melody bring a refreshing sense of liberation, like clouds floating in the sky and wind sweeping through.
There’s an anecdote that the piece was completed in just 30 minutes, based on a poem found in a gallery in Ginza.
After it was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1974, it became a children’s song passed down throughout Japan.
Singing it together with seniors is likely to spark nostalgic stories and create a wonderful time filled with natural smiles.
Forbidden LoveMoriyama Ryoko5rank/position
It’s a masterpiece that captures a woman’s bittersweet yet passionate feelings—drawn to a beautiful melody that sinks into the heart, and a love that blazes even while knowing it’s forbidden.
Released by Ryoko Moriyama in March 1969, the song became a major hit, topping the Oricon charts for eight consecutive weeks.
That same year, it earned her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it’s a piece that has left a lasting impression on many.
When singing it at karaoke, why not fully embody the protagonist depicted in the lyrics and perform it dramatically? It will surely spark nostalgic conversations among those of the same generation, and its beautiful melody will linger in everyone’s hearts across generations.
I like you.Moriyama Ryoko6rank/position
This song, which was once the theme for the drama “Fūfu” (Husband and Wife), is a love song that makes you feel as if meeting the person you love and spending time together is life itself.
Thanks in part to Ryoko Moriyama’s exceptional vocal ability, you can sense a profound kind of “love” behind the music.
As the years pass in a marriage, it can be hard to find chances to express affection directly.
In those moments, why not listen to this song together? Along with your unchanging love, your gratitude will come through as well.
World of MoistureMoriyama Ryoko7rank/position
Ryoko Moriyama also took part in a Coca-Cola commercial.
If you gathered all the singers who have appeared over the years, I imagine the number would be quite large.
This one is the 1974 version.
It retains a strong flavor of Showa-era folk songs, right before Coca-Cola’s music shifted to a more chic, Western style.
It’s a commercial notable for its beautiful singing voice.
LOST AND FOUNDMoriyama Ryoko8rank/position
Included on the album “Life Is Beautiful,” this piece is a slow-tempo ballad that incorporates elements of jazz.
Its poignant lyrics, which reflect on past love while musing on the mystery and preciousness of life, leave a strong impression.
Moriyama’s mature vocal performance blends beautifully with Oe’s refined production work.
It’s recommended not only for jazz fans but also for anyone looking for music to accompany a leisurely, relaxing time.
loverMoriyama Ryoko9rank/position
Ryoko Moriyama’s song “Koibito” (Lover) was included on her 1971 album and later released as a single.
The lyrics were written by Michio Yamagami, with music composed by Kunihiko Murai.
The song portrays the transience of love and the changing dynamics between lovers, highlighted by Moriyama’s delicate expressiveness.
It conveys not only the beauty of love but also the importance of cherishing the present, even if love may come to an end.
For those who have experienced both the joys and sorrows of romance and thus gained a deeper understanding of life, this piece will offer a special emotional resonance.
Don’t make the one you love sing.Moriyama Ryoko10rank/position
Lyrics and composition by Koichi Morita.
It’s said to have been created using Morita’s upbringing as a motif.
When Morita and Moriyama were performing concerts together for a long time, it was apparently their connection that he let Moriyama hear this song.
The sorrow of losing a father in the war is also expressed here.