Miyuki Nakajima’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Rain - Miyuki Nakajima [cover]

It is a quintessential heartbreak song by Miyuki Nakajima, evoking a poignant scene of a helpless farewell.

Originally written in November 1978 as a song for Rumiko Koyanagi, she performed it at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The following year, Nakajima rearranged it in a folk style and included it on her first self-cover album, “Okaerinasai.” The profound despair of being betrayed by a lover, and the loneliness like being struck by cold rain, are sung over a quiet and beautiful melody.

When you want something to gently stay close to an unhealed wound in your heart, isn’t this a work that makes you want to listen closely to that pain?

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ingrate

Despite its seemingly dismissive title at first glance, this is actually a ballad by Miyuki Nakajima that sings of unconditional love.

Released in October 2012 as her 43rd single, it colored the story as the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Zenryoku Shoujo.” You can feel a gaze that wraps even the other person’s straightforward—if a bit bothersome—actions in great affection.

The simple arrangement centered on piano and strings, if anything, highlights the lyrics’ poignancy and warmth.

It’s a song that makes your heart swell with the beauty of caring for someone without expecting anything in return.

Nobody is RightNakajima Miyuki59rank/position

Miyuki Nakajima “I’m Here” First Press Limited Edition Bonus DVD: “Nobody Is Right” Digest Video

Everyone believes in their own justice, and at times that becomes the spark of conflict.

This work movingly captures that human nature, along with a prayer-like wish for coexistence that persists nonetheless.

Rather than condemning one side of a confrontation, the lyrics imagine the uncompromising feelings and backgrounds of each, making them a message for peace itself.

The song was included on the acclaimed 2007 October release “I Love You, Kotaetekure,” and in 2015 it was also used in a fashion brand’s commercial.

When you’re suffering from your own sense of rightness or pained by rifts with others, listening to it will let the warmth of its gaze bring you solace.

Tell Me，SisterNakajima Miyuki60rank/position

Miyuki Nakajima - Tell Me, Sister Cover by XXkurage

Miyuki Nakajima’s “Tell Me, Sister.” There are sisters who, despite being born to the same parents, look completely different and have totally different personalities, aren’t there? In such circumstances, it might be inevitable for one of them to feel jealous.

How would you feel if someone told you, “You’re fine just the way you are,” at a time like that? Why not listen to the song and think about it yourself?

that girlNakajima Miyuki61rank/position

that girl

Despite its bright melody, the lyrics are quintessentially Miyuki from her dark period, steeped in self-deprecation.

The longing to be “that girl” is painfully palpable.

Miyuki’s clear voice is soothing, yet this is one of those sad songs that capture the feelings for someone who will never turn around and notice you.

See ya.Nakajima Miyuki62rank/position

Miyuki Nakajima “Abayo” / soko piano-and-vocal cover

It’s a song performed by Naoko Ken but written by Miyuki Nakajima.

It portrays the feelings of a woman who realizes her love won’t reach him after he brushes her off with the classic excuse of being too busy and never at home.

Amid its sorrowful melody, the song blends the woman’s tough, boyish bravado with her hidden femininity.

If I could fly in this skyNakajima Miyuki63rank/position

If I Could Fly in This Sky — Miyuki Nakajima, Tokiko Kato

I think it must have been difficult to write lyrics about a theme that everyone has probably thought about at least once.

And this song, like “Fight!”, feels like it gives me courage.

I like this song more now than I did when I was a child, when I found the lyrics difficult.