Top Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings by Generation: 30s
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 rankings of Japanese music/J-POP for listeners in their 30s, listed in order of most plays!
People in their 30s are often seen as entering adulthood—but what songs are they listening to most?
The playlist is updated weekly.
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[30s] Popular Japanese Music / J-POP Rankings [By Generation] (21–30)
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly22rank/position
One of Superfly’s signature songs, it also became a hot topic as a TV drama tie-in! Starting gently, it gradually builds up toward the chorus.
Released in April 2008, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Edison no Haha” (“Edison’s Mother”).
The lyrics, filled with gratitude, are memorable, expressing feelings for family and loved ones through the image of a bouquet.
It’s also very popular as a wedding song and is often used to enhance emotional scenes at ceremonies.
It’s a perfect choice to sing when you go to karaoke with men.
Women who are confident in their vocal power should definitely give it a try!
If I sing to the sky175R23rank/position
175R is a rock band that made its major debut in 2003.
They announced a hiatus in 2010, but resumed activities in 2016 and continue to perform at many festivals and play live shows.
When you think of 175R, many people probably think first of this song, Sora ni Utaeba.
The song overall gives the impression of having many long tones, which really bring out vocalist SHOGO’s higher register.
The vocal range spans an octave and a half from F3 to B4, which might feel a bit high for male singers.
That said, the song starts mostly in the lower range, so as long as you can handle the rapid, wordy line at the end of the chorus, it’s a very satisfying song to sing.
It builds even more toward the end with call-and-response parts, so definitely give it a try when you want to hype things up at karaoke.
MHamasaki Ayumi24rank/position
An iconic song of the 2000s was born.
Its lyrics, portraying deep love and loneliness, resonate with listeners.
Against the backdrop of changing seasons, the protagonist’s emotions are skillfully expressed through encounters and farewells with a loved one.
This work is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 19th single, released in December 2000.
It topped the Oricon chart for two consecutive weeks, with total sales reaching 1.319 million copies.
It was also used in a TU-KA commercial, generating significant buzz.
Many people may find it etched in their hearts along with memories of their youth.
It’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session or for singing with heartfelt feelings for someone special.
MiracleGReeeeN25rank/position
When it comes to youth anthems, you just can’t leave this one out! Released in May 2008 as the theme song for the drama “ROOKIES,” GReeeeN’s signature track “Kiseki” is a pure love song that celebrates the joy of meeting the person you love and the resolve to walk into the future together.
True to its title, the lyrics call the couple’s meeting a “miracle” (kiseki) and describe the path they’ve walked as a “trace” or “trajectory” (also kiseki)—a wordplay that stirs the heart every time you listen.
In 2009, it was also chosen as the entrance march for the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament, making it beloved across generations.
It’s a moving song you’ll want to play at graduations, thank-you parties, and those final moments with dear friends or a loved one, to express your gratitude.
HOWEVERGLAY26rank/position
Released in 1997, this song is beloved by many as one of GLAY’s signature works.
Its bittersweet yet powerful melody and lyrics depicting the fragility of love and life resonate deeply.
It was also featured as the ending theme for the TBS drama “Ryokudatsuai: Abunai Onna,” which brought it even more attention.
If you sing it at karaoke, it’s a song you’ll want to perform in a calm, intimate atmosphere.
It’s especially recommended when you go to karaoke with someone of the opposite sex.
If you channel TERU’s emotionally rich vocals and sing with feeling, it will surely touch the other person’s heart.
For men in their 30s, it might be a song that brings back memories of their youth.
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME27rank/position
For those in their 30s today, the April 2025 announcement that RIP SLYME would be restarting with all five original members must have been electrifying news.
They produced many hits in the 2000s, but when it comes to karaoke, the first song that comes to mind is undoubtedly Rakuen Baby, released in 2002.
In recent years it’s enjoyed a revival on platforms like TikTok, so it’s well-known among younger generations too.
With its Latin-flavored arrangement and the group’s strength of having four distinct MCs on full display, it’s a super-charged killer tune that always brings the hype, making it a karaoke favorite.
The melody is woven in generously, so even those who aren’t confident with rap should find it approachable.
Sing it with friends while trading rap lines, and you’re guaranteed to have a blast!
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie28rank/position
The 9th single “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” was written as the theme song for the TV drama Virgin Road.
It’s Namie Amuro’s biggest hit and a double-million seller beloved as a wedding staple.
With minimal melodic movement, it’s easy to sing, but since it shifts between a lively shuffle beat and a ballad, be careful not to get left behind by the rhythmic changes.
As a universally known hit, it’s a pop tune guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.
