Kazuyoshi Saito Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

moonlightSaitō Kazuyoshi57rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Moonlight [Music Video Short.]

A medium-tempo 6/8 number with a pleasantly strummed acoustic guitar.

It feels like a “hidden gem” where the singer-songwriter essence shines like the moon—making you think that this kind of song might be the origin of Kazuyoshi Saito, who can charge full-on into rock or deliver a lyrical ballad with equal ease.

I went to the sea.Saitō Kazuyoshi58rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito went out to the sea.

Kazuyoshi Saito shot to prominence when his 2011 release “Yasashiku Naritai” became a massive hit.

“Umi ni Dekaketa” (“Went Out to the Sea”), included on his seventh album “COLD TUBE” released in 2000, is an acoustic tune featuring lyrics that beautifully portray the sea.

His emotional vocals pair exquisitely with the clear sound of the acoustic guitar, creating a strange sensation that makes you feel as if you’re standing right on the shoreline just by listening.

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Transparent mapSaitō Kazuyoshi59rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Transparent Map [Official Audio]

Saito Kazuyoshi’s new song, woven with a gentle melody and warm vocals, is a heartwarming story that softly portrays a life turning point brought on by changes in one’s home.

Amid the mix of hope and anxiety for the future, it serves as an encouraging anthem that powerfully supports a new step in life.

Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was written for SUUMO’s web movie “Jinsei no Matorizu” (“Life’s Floor Plan”) and has been gaining attention alongside the commercial featuring actress Yu Aoi.

This song offers quiet companionship to those preparing for a move or a new chapter, and to anyone about to open a fresh page in their life.

Mirror, mirrorSaitō Kazuyoshi60rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Mirror, Mirror [Recording Movie]

It’s a song that makes you want to face your own heart.

Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, known for creating many masterpieces like “Utautai no Ballad,” released this track in January 2026.

It was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Okome no Onna: National Tax Agency Materials Investigation Division, Zakkoku Office.” This marks his first time handling a theme song for a drama starring Nanako Matsushima since “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper,” making it a much-talked-about project.

The sound carries elements of rock and folk rock, with probing, introspective phrases resonating throughout.

Its powerful message—that even in tough times you must never let go of your convictions—will likely resonate deeply with those of us living today.

When you’re feeling uncertain yet want to look ahead and search for a ray of light, listening to this song will surely give you strength.

Someone’s Winter SongSaitō Kazuyoshi61rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Someone’s Winter Song [Music Video Short ver.]

Released in 2004, this song also became well-loved as the theme for Tu-Ka Phone Kansai commercials.

The protagonist racing off by car to see the one they love right away resonates as a familiar, relatable feeling of love that everyone has experienced.

The winter scenery passing by on the drive and the sudden flashes of the lover’s expressions are portrayed so vividly, and together with the comfortable folk-rock melody, they sink deep into the heart.

It’s included on the best-of album “Utai-tai 15 SINGLES BEST 1993–2007” and remains a favorite in live performances.

A winter song brimming with lyricism, perfect for those quiet nights when you’re thinking of someone special.

Sunset of BeginningsSaitō Kazuyoshi62rank/position

Sunset of Beginnings

Saito Kazuyoshi’s signature style explodes here—an exquisite rock ballad.

There’s no music video; it’s a pharmaceutical company’s commercial, but that actually adds realism and makes it feel like a lovely MV.

The Beatles-esque melody and the strings are incredibly soothing.

It’s a supreme masterpiece that makes you want to watch the sunset and think, “I’ll do my best again tomorrow!”

rutSaitō Kazuyoshi63rank/position

This commercial showcases the car itself to highlight that with Blizzak, you can drive powerfully on any road surface.

The way it plows through the snow and then comes to a stop is particularly striking, and that imagery conveys a sense of security that supports the driver.

The song that strongly emphasizes the power of these visuals is Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Wadachi.” With its bold, resonant band sound and a forceful, almost thrown vocal delivery, you can feel the momentum of pushing forward.

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