Mika Nakashima’s Most Moving Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video

A signature song by Mika Nakashima that sings of a heartrending love against a wintry backdrop.

Its warm piano and strings create an evocative sound that beautifully paints the scene of falling snow.

Released in October 2003, the track became emblematic of Nakashima’s career and won an Excellence Award at the 46th Japan Record Awards the following year.

Cherished as a classic winter ballad that you’ll want to revisit in the season, it’s a piece whose beautiful vocals and sound by Mika Nakashima cleanse the heart.

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Mika Nakashima 'ORION' Music Video

When you think of Mika Nakashima, she’s someone who’s admired by young people as a singer, an actress, and a fashion leader.

One of her signature songs, “ORION,” is also a heartrending love song.

It’s a ballad you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the night sky, thinking of someone special.

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Mika Nakashima “Sakurairo Mau Koro” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

A medium-tempo ballad released as a single in 2005, it was Mika Nakashima’s first “sakura song.” With its evocative imagery and beautiful piano melody, Sakura-iro Mau Koro has likely been used by some of you in school festival plays.

Not only does it enhance moving scenes, but it’s also a song that gently fills you with warmth as you think about the days you spent preparing for the performance, the efforts on stage, and the friends supporting you behind the scenes.

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Mika Nakashima “Firebird” Music Video

Set to a magnificent orchestral sound, Mika Nakashima’s powerful vocals resonate in this dramatic ballad.

As the ending theme for an NHK TV anime based on Osamu Tezuka’s original work, it was released in June 2004 as her 12th single—so many of you may already know it.

Carried by a fleeting yet beautiful melody, the timelessness of love handed down across time overlaps with the image of a legendary bird that overcomes hardship and is reborn.

The track was later included on the album “MUSIC.” When you want to reflect on the grand flow of life and fate, immerse yourself in this expansive world.

It will surely leave you deeply moved.

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Mika Nakashima 'WILL' Music Video

Set at the end of summer and centered on the stars shining in the night sky, this song contemplates the past and the future, and it’s sung by Mika Nakashima.

Speaking of Nakashima, her breathy, cool vocals are captivating, and you might strongly associate her with winter songs.

However, in this track, the lyrics evoke a summery feeling, making you want to look back on your summer memories.

The “WILL” that appears in the title and lyrics is likely the noun meaning “will” or “determination.” With that in mind, rereading the lyrics makes the song feel like an anthem that cheers you on in life.

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Mika Nakashima 2017.3.22 RELEASE New Album “TOUGH” – All Tracks Introduction Digest Movie

This is a song that moves me with its gentle lyrics that embrace a precious best friend like a little sister, like family.

Sung in her captivating voice, it makes a wonderful gift for a friend you truly care about.

You can feel the encouragement, praise, and soothing comfort—women’s thoughtful care and feelings—woven into every part of the song.

It’s a highly recommended friendship anthem.

It’ll surely lift up a best friend who’s feeling down.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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