Popularity Ranking of Rentaro Taki’s Songs [2026]

FlowerTaki Rentarō8rank/position

Hana by Rentaro Taki - Easy Piano (150 Beloved Piano Pieces You Can Play with Just 3 Chords)

A masterpiece of Japanese art song by Rentaro Taki, its flowing melody—evoking the warmth of spring—lingers in the heart.

Published in November 1900 as the first piece in the song collection “The Four Seasons,” it is also warmly cherished as a beloved community song in Sumida City, Tokyo.

With lyrics depicting the beautiful spring scenery of the Sumida River and a graceful, dignified melody, it carries a gentle spring breeze to the listener.

The simple chord progression that highlights the beauty of the melody is perfect for beginners at the piano and adult learners returning to the keyboard after a break.

By playing expressively, as if singing, over an accompaniment that flows like a river, you can naturally develop smooth finger movement and expressive control while enjoying the process.

Moon over the Ruined CastleTaki Rentarō9rank/position

Moon Over the Ruined Castle / Rentaro Taki: Piano (Solo) / Beginner

Kojo no Tsuki, composed by Rentaro Taki, is distinguished by its wistful melody and distinctly Japanese atmosphere.

It is considered the first Western-style art song composed in Japan.

Though it is a famous piece that every Japanese person knows, as it appears in school textbooks, relatively few people have probably performed it on an instrument.

The act of recalling a song deeply etched in memory and trying to play it on the piano rather than singing it can be a valuable stimulus for older adults.

It may also serve as a prompt to remember one’s childhood.

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wild gooseSakushi sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō10rank/position

Wild Geese ~Song~

“Wild Geese,” a composition by Rentaro Taki themed around the geese that come to Japan from autumn to winter, vividly portrays the emotional scene of flocks moving across a moonlit night sky.

It’s a charming piece perfectly suited to autumn, the season of the Harvest Moon.

It is said that Taki composed this work while in Toyama, inspired by the sight of geese flying through the night sky.

In this brief piece, the beauty of a Japanese moonlit night is captured to the fullest.

As the heat fades from mornings and evenings in autumn, why not listen to this piece and once again savor Japan’s distinctive elegance?

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Autumn MoonSakushi sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō11rank/position

Rentaro Taki: “Autumn Moon”

Another moon-themed song by Rentaro Taki, who composed the famous Kojo no Tsuki, is Aki no Tsuki (Autumn Moon).

This piece is the autumn section from his song cycle Shiki (Four Seasons), which portrays the seasons throughout the year.

While the lyrics for the other seasons were written by different lyricists, Taki himself wrote the words for this song.

It expresses the feeling that, although the moon always seems to shine the same, the autumn moon alone somehow has a slightly different atmosphere that stirs various emotions.

Be sure to listen to this one alongside Kojo no Tsuki!

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The skylark sings.Sakushi: Azuma Kume / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentaro12rank/position

The skylark sings.

This song evokes the gentle atmosphere of spring and is truly perfect for the season around May.

The skylark mentioned in the title and lyrics is also said to be a bird that heralds spring.

Singing a song so full of spring might make you want to go look for skylarks or go see flowers that bloom in spring.

By the way, due to urbanization and the resulting decrease in green spaces like fields and meadows, skylarks have become difficult to spot nowadays.

It might be nice to try looking for them in a nature-rich place during Golden Week while singing this song.

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Kachi-Kachi MountainTaki Rentarō13rank/position

Kachi-Kachi Mountain

A song inspired by the folk tale “Kachi-Kachi Yama.” It was composed by one of Japan’s most renowned musicians, Rentaro Taki.

The opening part of the original tale is not included.

The reason the rabbit did something so cruel is that a mischievous raccoon dog killed the elderly woman who had been caring for it.

Yes, this song captures the entire process of revenge.

Thinking of it that way makes it rather chilling.

By the way, Kachi-Kachi Yama is said to be set on Mount Tenno, near Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture.

If you’re curious, why not visit it at least once?

regretTaki Rentarō14rank/position

Rentaro Taki – Posthumous Work – Grudge (Regret) / Rentaro Taki – Regret – Eiko Okuno

The posthumous work of Rentarō Taki, famed for his children’s songs.

He was also the first Japanese composer to write a piano solo piece, and this work is likewise for piano.

The title may sound ominous, but the music unfolds with a sad yet beautiful melody, as if sublimating the regret brought on by illness.