Miho Nakayama Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

CNagayama Miho15rank/position

"C" Miho Nakayama

It was released in 1985 as Miho Nakayama’s debut single.

The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Natsu Taiken Monogatari,” in which Miho Nakayama starred, and it won the Best New Artist Award at the 27th Japan Record Awards.

It also became a major hit, earning the Best Newcomer Award at the 23rd Golden Arrow Awards.

HERONagayama Miho16rank/position

HERO

It’s a cover of Mariah Carey.

I used to listen to this song a lot when I was in love.

I still vividly remember how much this song influenced me—I always wanted to be a hero for the person I cared about.

Thinking back on it now is kind of embarrassing, though…

You’re on a roll! You’re killing it!Nagayama Miho17rank/position

Miho Nakayama “You’re Lucky! You’re on a Roll!” (1986) / SP LOVE & HEART REMAKE 2020 / +Eng sub

Miho Nakayama’s song “Tsuiterune Notterune” is memorable for its catchy melody and poppy rhythm.

Released in August 1986, it was also used as Shiseido’s fall ’86 campaign song.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a beloved track for many.

The lyrics depict chance encounters and fated moments in love, with a theme of those instants when luck and the goddess of destiny smile upon you.

Its vocal range isn’t too wide and the rhythm is easy to follow, making it a karaoke-friendly song.

It’s a fun, nostalgic tune that women in their 50s in particular should check out.

Dear My FriendsNagayama Miho18rank/position

Dear My Friends

This is a mid-tempo pop number by Miho Nakayama, whose warm message to close friends really resonates.

She wrote the lyrics herself, portraying the gentle way she watches over and cheers on a friend in love.

It has a lovely, letter-like warmth.

The track appears on her June 1993 album “Wagamamana Actress.” It’s the kind of song that can put you in a gentle mood when you’re thinking of a dear friend or driving on a summer day.

Those who feel a sense of nostalgia will surely find it touching as well.

SWITCH ON (Press the heart switch)Nagayama Miho19rank/position

SWITCH ON (Press the heart switch)

The work opens with the sorrowful expressions of people walking through a winter city.

It’s a classic of 80s J-pop, where Takashi Matsumoto’s delicate lyrics and Kyōhei Tsutsumi’s catchy melody blend exquisitely.

Miho Nakayama’s sweet, wistful vocals, paired with the memorable melodic line, make it a song you’ll want to listen to in the cold season.

Released in August 1985, the track appears on the album “EXOTIQUE.” As a piece that symbolizes Nakayama’s leap forward as an idol singer, it remains beloved by many fans today.

It’s perfect for those moments when the winter chill makes your heart shrink and you want to regain your true self.

Press the switch on your heart—this is a song that gives you the courage to meet a new you.

I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho20rank/position

Miho Nakayama "I Just Feel Like Crying"

A signature song by Miho Nakayama, who was active from the Showa into the Heisei era, delicately portrays the poignant feelings of a woman in love.

As her friends marry one after another, the protagonist’s anxieties about her own romance and future are woven into a beautiful melody.

Released in February 1994, the track was used as the theme song for a drama starring Nakayama and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It sold a total of 1.048 million copies, becoming a million seller.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those standing at a crossroads in love or life.

It’s great for karaoke, and also recommended for listening together with someone special.

Adventures of the GoddessesNagayama Miho21rank/position

Adventures of the Goddesses

“Megami-tachi no Bōken” (The Goddesses’ Adventure) is Miho Nakayama’s 19th single, released in 1990.

She has recently resumed her entertainment activities and we’ve started seeing her in dramas again, but back then she was truly a top idol and extremely popular.