Taeko Onuki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Known by the nickname “Tarbo,” it has been over 45 years since their debut.
In addition to releasing many CDs to date, there are also unreleased and previously unissued tracks, bringing the total number of songs to quite a large figure.
This time, we will introduce some of the most popular songs from among the many tracks.
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Taeko Onuki Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
Flying catSchroeder-Headz feat. Ōnuki Taeko11rank/position
Like a cat whimsically darting about, Sky-Flying Cat leaves a playful melody lingering in your ears.
Schroeder-Headz, the solo project of keyboardist Shunsuke Watanabe, features singer-songwriter Taeko Onuki on this track.
It was chosen as the ending theme for WOWOW’s original drama Pension Metza.
The song embodies the feeling that, although the free lifestyle we once had was lost due to the pandemic, our hearts should remain free.
That inner freedom is likened to a cat’s capricious nature and love of liberty.
It’s the kind of song that seems to gently ease the tension in your heart as you listen.
Summer ConnectionOhnuki Taeko12rank/position
This song portrays the sparkle of summer and a special encounter.
It’s the kind of track that makes your heart flutter just by listening.
Taeko Onuki’s clear, translucent vocals bring summer memories vividly to life.
Featured on the album “Gray Skies,” the song captivates with arrangements that incorporate elements of jazz.
Released in June 2023, it drew attention as a perfect track for the summer season.
Ideal for a weekend drive or a stroll by the sea.
Listen while feeling a gentle breeze, and you’ll feel as if you’re spending the summer right alongside Onuki.
snowOhnuki Taeko13rank/position
Taeko Onuki’s “snow” is a track included on her 2002 album Note.
Its gentle sound, centered on the timbre of acoustic guitar, is striking, conveying a calm warmth through the music.
The lyrics evoke thoughts of distant scenery, and when expressed with her delicate, slightly ephemeral vocals, they create a unique sense of floating.
The song was also used in a VIERA commercial, and it’s a piece that invites reflection on the quiet happiness found in everyday life.
What a nice bath.STUTS & Ōnuki Taeko14rank/position
In the commercial for KAI, the hot spring ryokan brand operated by Hoshino Resorts, actor Sosuke Ikematsu appeared in the “I didn’t know a hot spring like this existed” segment.
Although the ad aired in 2023, the cover version of “Ii Yu Da Na” used in the CM was released in 2024.
The cover is by STUTS and Taeko Onuki, bringing together a cool, urban electronic sound with Onuki’s warm, gentle vocals in a perfect match.
It’s a lovely arrangement that seeps slowly into the heart.
a lot of medicineOhnuki Taeko15rank/position
From the rhythm in the intro, you can fully feel the Latin breeze.
It’s a track included on Taeko Ohnuki’s second solo album, released in 1977.
Along with lyrics that could be read as a scathing social critique, the Latin beat and pop melody create a unique sonic world.
This roadOhnuki Taeko16rank/position
I used to think this song evoked the image of Yanagawa, Hakushu’s hometown, but it seems he also had Hokkaido in mind.
I see—there’s a white clock tower in the lyrics, and it depicts Hokkaido, which Hakushu is said to have visited in his later years.
So it was the journey from Hokkaido to Yanagawa, then.
sunflowerOhnuki Taeko17rank/position
This is Taeko Onuki’s song “Himawari” (“Sunflower”).
The track was selected as the theme song for the film Tokyo Biyori, directed by and starring Naoto Takenaka.
Rather than touching the heart, I kept gazing at you up close…
It’s a song that reminisces about those summer days wrapped in a past love, when happiness filled the air.
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s arrangement seems to broaden the worldview even further.
Forest ChristmasOhnuki Taeko18rank/position
A hidden gem by Taeko Onuki that paints a magical scene unfolding in a winter forest.
Originally produced in 1985 as a non-commercial release, the track was later included on the 1986 album “Comin’ Soon,” drawing attention from fans.
Blending ambient and pop elements, its sound evokes Onuki’s unique worldview.
The lyrics, which sing of a Christmas in a forest wrapped in stillness and serenity, call to mind a special time spent in nature, away from the clamor of the city.
With Onuki’s delicate vocals harmonizing with a warm melody, this is a song you’ll want to play on a quiet winter night—highly recommended for anyone seeking a calming moment.
The Beginning of TimeOhnuki Taeko19rank/position
From Sugar Babe to the present day, Taeko Onuki—an extraordinary artist who has consistently presented a singular worldview with her distinctive voice—seems to have fully shaped that character mainly in the 1980s.
This track is included on her first solo album, and you can still sense a certain freshness in it.
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtSakushi sakkyoku: Ōnuki Taeko20rank/position
A song by singer-songwriter Taeko Onuki that has been rebroadcast many times on the music program “Minna no Uta” since its original 1984 airing.
Inspired by the American children’s novel “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs.
Basil E.
Frankweiler,” the track is catchy with its cute melody and slightly eerie arrangement.
Many people find it scary due to the unsettling visuals and the ending where the character is ultimately trapped inside a painting, but if you listen while keeping in mind the consistently pop atmosphere and the protagonist’s desire to “stay forever in a place they love,” it may leave a different impression.
It might be a traumatic song for children, but it’s a cute number you’ll want to revisit as an adult.
