Kyu Sakamoto’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026]
Kyu Sakamoto was active not only as a singer but also in a wide range of roles, including film and stage actor and television host.
He released many hit songs such as “Ue o Muite Arukō” (“Sukiyaki”), “Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi o,” and “Ashita ga Aru Sa,” and his record sales worldwide are said to have exceeded 15 million copies.
Here is a ranking of his popular songs.
Playlist
| Kyu Sakamoto’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | Kyu Sakamoto’s classic delivers a positive, uplifting message. |
| 2 | There’s always tomorrowSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings of the feelings of a young person in love. |
| 3 | Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | The classic song that brings hope and courage: “Ue o Muite Arukou” (Sukiyaki) |
| 4 | If you’re happy and you know it, clap your handsSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | A classic by Kyu Sakamoto: a song of peace enjoyed with handclaps and body movements |
| 5 | There’s Always Tomorrow: National Pension VersionSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | Encouragement song for when you're tired, National Pension version |