Popular Song Rankings of Takako Okamura [2026]

refrainOkamura Takako22rank/position

Takako Okamura - Refrain

Released in 1988 as the B-side to Takako Okamura’s 10th single, “Kurisumasu no Yoru” (Christmas Night).

It was a newly written song for that year’s Christmas concert tour, and according to Okamura, “the first song I wrote that warms the heart.” This beautiful love song, perfect for Christmas, portrays a woman’s heart wishing for eternal love on a night spent with someone precious, and carries a solemn, graceful atmosphere.

only sonOkamura Takako23rank/position

Takako Okamura - Only Son

A track from the debut album “Yume no Ki” (“Tree of Dreams”).

It’s, in a sense, a very Takako Okamura-like, unconventional love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman who, it seems, had to choose to part ways because the person she fell deeply in love with was an only son—and the various entanglements that came with that.

The gentle, soothing melody is deeply moving.

Last sceneOkamura Takako24rank/position

Last Scene / Okamura Takako

A track from Takako Okamura’s second album, “A Breeze Within Me.” Despite its cute, idol-like up-tempo melody, the strikingly biting lyrics make it a memorable breakup song.

You can’t help but be impressed by how deftly she portrays such a twisted view of love.

Among her many songs, this one stands out with a sharp, spicy presence.

A summer afternoonOkamura Takako25rank/position

Takako Okamura “Summer Afternoon” (Official Full ver.)

Akiko Okamura’s fourth single.

A beautiful song whose sunlit summer scenery springs to mind from the very first notes.

It was also used as a TV drama theme.

The protagonist is a woman who can’t quite rejoice in the happy moments with her loved one—a slightly negative-leaning character—making it a cleverly twisted love song characteristic of Okamura.

A classic that represents the early period after her solo debut.

The night the moon criedOkamura Takako26rank/position

Takako Okamura “The Night the Moon Cried”

A track from the album “libert?”.

It’s an up-tempo, breezy tune, but inside it’s still a heartbreaking love song that makes your chest ache.

The catchy, kayōkyoku-style melody feels familiar.

Perhaps thanks to its lively groove, it used to be known as a song often performed live.

Eternal Sunlight Through the TreesOkamura Takako27rank/position

Takako Okamura “Eternal Sunlight Through the Trees” (Official Full ver.)

Included on the 2000 album “Reborn.” Born in 1962.

A singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture.

Its gentle, tender melody line is soothing to the ear, and her clear voice flows through it—an utterly calming track to listen to.

Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako28rank/position

Don't give up on your dreams

It’s one of Takako Okamura’s signature songs and is also famous as a graduation song.

Because of the lyrics, it’s often interpreted as a cheer song or a graduation song, but she actually wrote it intending it to be a heartbreak song.

It’s a song that offers warmth to those who are facing graduation while feeling down after a breakup.