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Tulip Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Tulip, known for hit songs such as “Kokoro no Tabi” and “Niji to Sneakers no Koro,” made their major debut in 1972.
Their style and approach were referred to as “New Music,” setting them apart from the folk songs that were popular among young people at the time.
Let’s take a look at Tulip’s 2017 ranking of popular songs, a band that brought a fresh breeze to the music scene of the 1970s.
Tulip’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
Journey of the Heartchūrippu1rank/position
This is the song that you can’t help but hum during the season of departures.
It’s a signature work by Tulip, a band formed in Fukuoka Prefecture, and a classic released in April 1973 as their third single.
Its melody, which evokes the poignant feelings for a lover far away and the scene of setting off by train, truly resonates.
In fact, just before release, the lead vocal was changed from Kazuo Zaitsū to Tatsuya Himeno, and the structure was altered to start with the chorus—changes that led to a major hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
Beloved as a TV drama theme and in commercials, this piece has been cherished across generations.
As you reminisce about youthful journeys together, raise your voices and sing “Kokoro no Tabi.”
Cactus Flowerchūrippu2rank/position
A poignant love song themed around parting and renewal with a loved one.
Sparked by a small incident one day, the girlfriend storms out of the room; from there, the lyrics delicately depict the scene of the room left behind and the man’s inner feelings.
Gentle lines evoke everyday images—the snowy view from the window, a half-knitted glove, laundry—rising vividly to the mind.
Released in February 1975, this work is cherished by many fans as one of Tulip’s signature songs.
It drew renewed attention as the theme song for the 1993 TV drama “Under One Roof,” making it widely known among younger generations as well.
Its beautiful melody, conveying both the pain of heartbreak and a sense of hope, carries a universal message that resonates with the heart.
It’s the perfect song for looking back on a bygone romance or deepening your feelings for someone special.
Shadows of Youthchūrippu3rank/position
Seishun no Kage, Tulip’s signature work that greatly influenced the folk-rock scene of the 1970s.
Incorporating the canon progression, it is a pivotal song in the history of Japanese pop.
Released in June 1974, it was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s Under One Roof series and the film Goodbye, Kuro.
It has also long been cherished as a wedding staple.
The lyrics, which capture the moment when infatuation turns into love, leave a unique afterglow that can be read as either a farewell or a vow, resonating with listeners across generations.
The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu4rank/position
It is a classic song that leaves a strong impression with its delicate portrayal of youthful love and transience.
The scene of two people embracing in rain-soaked sweatshirts and the tender sentiment of cherishing a pair of sneakers are depicted with gentle warmth.
The lyrics symbolically express the disconnect between a man and a woman, a sudden farewell, and the immaturity of not yet being able to become an adult, all imbued with the bittersweet ache of youth.
Released in 1979 by Tulip, the song drew attention on TV programs such as The Best Ten and Yoru no Hit Studio, gaining popularity as a piece in which folk and pop are beautifully harmonized.
Kazuo Zaitsu’s warm vocals and the beautiful melody will surely comfort those who wish to heal the pain of heartbreak or look back on their cherished memories.
The Love Song I Wrotechūrippu5rank/position
“The Love Song I Wrote ~My Dear Emily~” is Tulip’s seventh single, released on October 5, 1974.
It is included on the album “The Love Song I Wrote.” With its pop melody, it’s a wonderful love song that makes you feel very happy when you listen to it.
Magic Yellow Shoeschūrippu6rank/position
This is Tulip’s major-label debut single, released in June 1972.
Although it didn’t sell particularly well, peaking at No.
98 on the Oricon chart, it’s well-known among fans as the song performed at the end of their live shows.
It was later used in a Dido commercial.
Someday Somewherechūrippu7rank/position
It’s a bittersweet Christmas song that captures my feelings as I encourage “you,” who’ve just had your heart broken—even though it’s Christmas.
The track is by Tulip, a pioneering band in the New Music genre, and it’s included on their tenth album, released in 1979, which shares the same title as the song.
The gentle melody pairs beautifully with the clear, soaring vocals—an absolutely delightful listen.
And the guitar solo is cool and tastefully restrained! It’s a classic that I especially want the younger generation today to hear.
silver ringchūrippu8rank/position
During this era, Tulip also enjoyed very strong, enduring popularity, and especially Hineno, who handled vocals, stood out even more than Tazawa.
Their signature breakup song “Kokoro no Tabi” is similar in that respect: it’s uptempo, with a light, lively electric guitar sound, and its charm lies in the fact that it doesn’t quite sound like a breakup song.
These Little Palms (To Shiho-ko)chūrippu9rank/position
Tulip is a band that has been active since the 1970s.
When member Tatsuya Himeno’s daughter was born, fellow member Kazuo Zaitsu reportedly wrote the lyrics for this song.
It sings of a small life that has descended into one’s own world, a life so precious that one would not hesitate to give up their own for it—the heart of a parent.
Rather than a celebratory mood, it’s a ballad with a calm, even poignant melody that leaves a strong impression.
Chasing the Setting Sunchūrippu10rank/position
It is said to have been born from the thought that when Mr.
Zaitsu was returning to his hometown, he saw the setting sun from the airplane window and felt he was chasing the sunset, with his hometown lying ahead of it.
The unforced, plain singing somehow moves me to tears.
The sunset and the hometown go well together.
It’s a song that fits the sunset perfectly.