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Kyu Sakamoto’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Kyu Sakamoto, known as Kyu-chan, who lost his life in the 1985 Japan Airlines crash.

He was a nationally beloved singer who performed many timeless songs still cherished by Japanese people today, such as “Ue o Muite Arukō” (Sukiyaki), “Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi o,” and “Ashita ga Aru sa.”

Here is a ranking of Kyu-chan’s popular songs.

Kyu Sakamoto’s Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

The evening glow skySakamoto Kyu8rank/position

It was the ending theme song of NHK’s puppet drama “New Hakkenden,” which was based on Nansō Satomi Hakkenden.

Featuring Kyu Sakamoto’s storytelling in the style of kōdan, it was an unusual show for a children’s program.

As the heroic drama ends, this gently flowing song conveys a sense of hope for the eight people who will one day meet.

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Let’s clap our handsSakamoto Kyu9rank/position

Easy Pianica Performance: 'Clap Your Hands' — A song even toddlers can play ☆ Tried playing it on a key harmonica
Let's clap our handsSakamoto Kyu

The play song “Te o Tatakimashou,” which you can sing while moving your body—clapping your hands and stomping your feet—would be lovely to perform on the melodica, don’t you think? The version sung by Kyu Sakamoto is based on a Lithuanian folk song.

The lyrics are very simple, so children can learn them quickly and have fun.

It’s perfect for music time at nursery schools and kindergartens.

It’s also often used at folk dance events, so it might be great to showcase at a sports day as well.

If the children sing and play it, it will surely become a wonderful time filled with smiles.

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There’s Always Tomorrow: National Pension VersionSakamoto Kyu10rank/position

“Ashita ga Aru sa” in the “National Pension Version.” #parodySong #AnthemForSeniors #AshitaGaAruSa #NationalPension
There's Always Tomorrow: National Pension VersionSakamoto Kyu

Let’s try arranging and singing a classic song that people have listened to when they’re tired or about to lose heart! Here are some ideas for the “There’s Always Tomorrow” National Pension version.

“There’s Always Tomorrow” is memorable for the hope it carries toward tomorrow and its message about the importance of not giving up and continuing to strive even after failure.

This time, since it’s a National Pension version, the key point is lyrics that express thoughts and feelings about the National Pension.

People have various feelings about the National Pension, but with lyrics that are positive and uplifting, it seems like it will put you in a cheerful mood.

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