Akina Nakamori Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Akina Nakamori MedleyNakamori Akina36rank/position

Akina Nakamori Popular Songs ♪♪ J-POP BEST Hit Medley ♪♪ List of the Best Japanese Songs

This is a best-of medley by Akina Nakamori, who debuted as a popular idol singer and, with her artistic sensibility and ever-growing vocal ability recognized, has matured into a true female artist.

Contrary to her cool demeanor, her charming smile continues to captivate many people even today.

Naniwa boatNakamori Akina37rank/position

Wrecked Ship - Akina Nakamori

Released by Tokiko Kato in 1984, this song was covered and released in 1987 as Akina Nakamori’s 19th single, becoming a major hit.

It’s said that Tokiko Kato herself earnestly wished for Akina Nakamori to sing it, which led to the song being offered to her.

Cover versions were subsequently released by prominent artists such as Kaori Momoi, Tomomi Kahala, and Fuyumi Sakamoto, cementing its place as a classic of the Showa era.

My lover has left, and I’ve lost everything, yet the city remains unchanged.

Perhaps it’s important not to put on a brave face, and to allow ourselves to fully grieve a heartbreak.

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yuri

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Goddess of ParadiseNakamori Akina38rank/position

AN “Goddess of Paradise”

“Goddess of Paradise” is a song included on Akina Nakamori’s 18th album, “SPOON,” released in 1998.

I believe the song’s greatest appeal lies in its bewitching, passionate lyrics, combined with Nakamori’s whisper-like voice and powerful emotion.

I hope soNakamori Akina39rank/position

Akina Nakamori – “I Hope So” Finale

The travel program “Tōku e Ikitai,” which has been on the air since 1970, is known as the longest-running travel show in Japan.

Interestingly, it is also the only program for which the JR Group provides commercial sponsorship.

The reason is that the show’s sponsor at the time it began airing was Japanese National Railways (JNR), and after JNR was split up and privatized, the JR Group inherited the role of sponsor.

The commercial song used in this context was “I hope so” by Akina Nakamori, one of Japan’s most celebrated divas.

It’s the title track from the album of the same name released in 2003, and it became a hot topic because Nakamori herself wrote the lyrics.

Musically, it has the feel of a simple, mid-tempo rock ballad, but Nakamori’s voice—tempered by a wealth of life experience—conveys a comforting, all-enveloping warmth, while the positive lyrics strike a chord with listeners.

As for the origin of the title, please do look it up for yourselves.

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KOH-1

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Moonlight Shadow ~ Howl at the MoonNakamori Akina40rank/position

Moonlight Shadow -Tsukini Hoero- (Album Mix)

“MOONLIGHT SHADOW – Howl at the Moon” was released in 1996 as Akina Nakamori’s 33rd single.

The album “SHAKER,” released the following year, includes an album version that differs from the single.

Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE wrote the lyrics, with Tetsuya Komuro brought on for composition and arrangement.

The lyrics, which sing of the loneliness and emptiness felt on a full-moon night, perfectly match Akina’s mature aura.

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Hamada Takuya

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Merry Christmas, My HeartNakamori Akina41rank/position

Merry Christmas, My Heart

Akina Nakamori, whose one-of-a-kind voice colored the music scene of the Showa era and continues to captivate countless listeners today.

Released in December 2025, this work is a Christmas song composed by Nakamori herself.

The lyrics evoke city lights sparkling on street corners, the distant peal of bells, and a warm drink in your hands, conjuring a serene sense of joy on Christmas Eve.

It’s a sophisticated holiday song that gently accompanies a night spent with someone special or a quiet moment reflecting on the year.

SAND BEIGE – to the desertNakamori Akina42rank/position

SAND BEIGE To the Desert ★ Akina Nakamori

It’s Akina Nakamori’s 12th single, isn’t it? The song is rich with an exotic atmosphere, giving it a distinctive and memorable character.

On music shows, Akina dressed in traditional ethnic costumes, and her performance looked as if she were singing on foreign soil—out in the desert—which was truly wonderful.