Kana Uemura Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

World’s best riceUemura Kana8rank/position

World's Best Rice / Kana Uemura

Sekai-ichi Gohan (The World’s Best Meal) is Kana Uemura’s 11th single, released in 2011.

Uemura became famous in 2010 with the massive hit Toilet no Kamisama (God of the Toilet).

This song was also used in a House Foods commercial, in which she herself appeared.

Listening to it while cooking makes you want to fill the table with dishes to delight your loved ones.

It carries the message that no matter how famous or high-end a restaurant may be, nothing tastes better than a mother’s home-cooked food—lifting the spirits of moms who are cooking.

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Yuuko.S

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Light and ShadowUemura Kana9rank/position

Light and Shadow / Kana Uemura

Kana Uemura, whose gentle singing voice weaves heartwarming stories.

The theme song she created to herald the beginning of a certain adventure tale is a pop number with lyrics that truly resonate.

Its straightforward message—that people grow stronger each time they rise after stumbling, and that you can forge your own path—mirrors the story’s protagonists and is sure to move us.

Released in December 2006, the song was chosen as the opening theme for Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology.

The fact that it ranked eighth in Pia’s CD satisfaction chart the week it came out speaks to the high expectations of fans.

It’s a song that will surely give a push to those about to take on a challenge and the courage to take that first step.

Important personUemura Kana10rank/position

Precious Person / Kana Uemura

Kana Uemura, the singer-songwriter who drew attention with “Toire no Kamisama” (The God of the Toilet), debuted with the single “Taisetsu na Hito” in 2005.

The lyrics were written by Natsumi Watanabe, who has penned songs for many artists including BoA and Hiroko Moriguchi, and the composition was by Seiji Kameda, the bassist of Tokyo Jihen, who also produces and writes for numerous artists.

It’s a track that showcases a fresh and slightly cool side of Kana Uemura, different in style from “Toire no Kamisama.”

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SAKI

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A New WorldUemura Kana11rank/position

Kana Uemura - New World

This song is included on the mini-album “Steps,” released in 2013.

It’s a refreshing medium-tempo ballad familiar from the Sakai Moving Center commercials.

The track is crafted as a positive song perfect for ringing in the New Year.

Sing it at karaoke, and you’ll likely welcome a wonderful new year with a refreshed mindset.

threadUemura Kana12rank/position

Thread (Miyuki Nakajima) / Kana Uemura

“Ito,” sung by Kana Uemura, known for “Toire no Kamisama.” Her characteristically gentle voice and the calm yet bright arrangement will lift the spirits of those who listen.

Though the arrangement is soothing, it’s a curious cover that draws out smiles along with tears.

Why not savor the pleasant feeling that lingers after listening?

paper airplaneUemura Kana13rank/position

Paper Airplane / Kana Uemura

It was released in 2006 as Kana Uemura’s fifth single.

This was the first song in which Uemura tackled a theme other than romance, and it was used as the ending theme for Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology.

Centered on the theme of “freedom,” the song was created with the image of a feeling that soars away like a paper airplane.