Kazuyoshi Saito Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Midnight PoolSaitō Kazuyoshi15rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Midnight Pool [Music Video Short ver.]

Kazuyoshi Saito has many moving songs delivered in a conversational voice.

“Midnight Pool” is a slightly sad love song released in 2004.

Hearing through the grapevine that an ex-girlfriend is getting married brings back memories and fills the heart with gentle feelings—that’s the kind of song it is.

A bittersweet and touching love song perfect for the end of summer.

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swallowtail (butterfly)Saitō Kazuyoshi16rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Swallowtail [Music Video Short ver.]

Was it somewhere out on the street that you saw a 21-year-old woman singing and playing guitar? The 21-year-old her is singing today, the 22-year-old her, the 26-year-old her, and the 32-year-old her are all still singing today.

It sounds like an anthem that affirms and cheers on a singer-songwriter who keeps singing to such a “her,” saying “I Like You”—meaning, “I don’t dislike you.” Perhaps the swallowtail butterfly is a symbol of a being that can take flight into the sky.

rainbowSaitō Kazuyoshi17rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Rainbow [Music Video Short ver.]

This song has a cool, crisp acoustic guitar sound.

It’s a track released by singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito in 2008 as his 33rd single.

Its uptempo, danceable vibe will lift your spirits just by listening.

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Araki Jakkan

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Over the SeasonSaitō Kazuyoshi18rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Over the Season [Music Video]

This song was featured as the CM tune for “Maruchan Akai Kitsune to Midori no Tanuki” in 2021 and was released as a digital single.

It’s a ballad that tenderly yet warmly portrays the changing seasons and the passage of time.

It’s perfect for when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.

The expansive, richly layered sound arrangement is another highlight.

Since it isn’t a word-heavy piece, don’t rush—sing it while cherishing the meaning of each word.

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Happy Breakfast, Boring DinnerSaitō Kazuyoshi19rank/position

Happy Breakfast, Boring Dinner / Kazuyoshi Saito

It is the 14th single by Kazuyoshi Saito, released in 1997.

It was used as the ending theme for the 2010 film Golden Slumber.

Kotaro Isaka, the author of Golden Slumber, is said to have resolved to live as a writer after listening to this song.

Sunflower DreamSaitō Kazuyoshi20rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Sunflower Dream [Music Video Short ver.]

Overflowing with a sense of openness and carrying a positive message to go big without sweating the small stuff, this is a classic by Kazuyoshi Saito that resonates deeply with adults caught up in the demands of everyday life.

Featured on the concept album “ONE NIGHT ACOUSTIC RECORDING SESSION at NHK CR-509 Studio,” released in September 2012, this track was also used in the Sapporo Hokkaido PREMIUM commercial starring Nanako Matsushima.

The groove unique to its acoustic arrangement pairs perfectly with Saito’s warm vocals, creating a soothing comfort that makes your shoulders naturally relax as you listen.

Perhaps it’s precisely the generation shouldering responsibilities at work and at home that needs the song’s generous worldview.

Give it a listen on a weekend drive, or when you want to pause and take a deep breath!

Very, very strongSaitō Kazuyoshi21rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Very Very Strong ~ Eine Kleine [Music Video Short ver.]

Artist: This is Kazuyoshi Saito, also known for his friendship with author Kotaro Isaka.

Isaka decided to switch careers and become a writer inspired by one of Saito’s songs, but this track is a collaboration in the opposite direction—drawn from Isaka’s work.

The near-rap stream of words is striking, but the backing’s crunchy guitar tone is absolutely killer.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a textbook Telecaster sound—so satisfying that it’s essential listening not just for singer-songwriters, but for guitarists as well.