Yumi Matsutoya Love Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Valentine’s RADIOMatsutōya Yumi8rank/position

Valentine’s RADIO (from the film “As Many Embraces as There Are Waves”) – Yumi Matsutoya

A Valentine’s song from Yuming included on the album “LOVE WARS”! It was written with her radio show All Night Nippon—on which Yuming herself served as host—as its theme.

If you’re the type who finds it hard to express your feelings face-to-face on Valentine’s Day, why not try secretly conveying your feelings through the radio?

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Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi9rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – Rouge no Dengon (Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour The Universe Library 2016-2017)

Rouge no Dengon, a famous song by Yumi Arai released in 1975, is a work that embodies the cheerful vibe of 1970s Japanese pop music, maintaining a bright and gentle tone throughout.

The vocal range is typical of Japanese pop, with a lowest note of mid1 G and a highest note of hi C.

Since the hi C appears twice in the chorus, if you’re not comfortable with falsetto, it’s a good idea to lower the key with this section in mind.

It’s a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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A first love that passed me by before I realized itMatsutōya Yumi10rank/position

Unnoticed First Love / Yumi Matsutoya (The Little Prince: The Prince and Me – Japanese Dub Theme Song) COVERED BY Rika*

A song performed by Yumi Matsutoya—so famous that almost no one in Japan hasn’t heard of “Yuming” when mentioned.

It was used as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of The Little Prince.

The lyrics present a whimsical tale that captures the subtle moments when one gradually realizes the beginning of love.

Graduation PhotoMatsutōya Yumi11rank/position

Graduation Photo – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya) (Full)

It’s a classic graduation song! The lyrics describe spotting that special someone from your school days in town, looking just like they did in your graduation photo.

But you’ve been changed by the world and lose your nerve, unable to call out to them… the song really conveys a bittersweet feeling.

Alone in the twilightMatsutōya Yumi12rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya - Alone in the Twilight (Recording for Speaker Evaluation)

Yumi Matsutoya is a leading Japanese singer-songwriter who has been active for many years.

For women in their 50s, she might be the perfect artist.

She has many classic songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Hitori in the Twilight.” It features a vocal line that showcases her signature Yuming style, yet the melody doesn’t jump drastically up and down, so it’s relatively easy to keep pitch.

The chorus raises the voltage all at once, but the overall range isn’t that wide, so if you choose the right key, even those with lower voices should be able to sing it without difficulty.

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Happiness is revenge against you.Matsutōya Yumi13rank/position

Yumi Matsutoya – 45th Anniversary Best Album “A Love Song from Yuming.” DISC 2 Urban Cowgirl Digest

It’s a song of parting, carrying the message: “I’ll become an even more wonderful version of myself than in the past or the present, and I’ll let the memories of you fade.” It’s a track by singer Yumi Matsutoya, known for many hit songs including “Haru yo, Koi,” included on her 20th album, Delight Slight Light KISS, released in 1988.

It was also the theme song for the comedy show “Ore-tachi Hyokin-zoku,” so those who watched it might find it nostalgic.

In a way, the idea that “becoming happy is the best revenge” feels very positive, doesn’t it?

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The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi14rank/position

Saigo No Haruyasumi

This song delicately portrays the bittersweet feelings before a farewell.

Included on the album “OLIVE,” released in July 1979, it features Yumi Matsutoya’s warm vocals and melodies that resonate deeply.

Listening to it in the spring sunshine may bring back memories of student days just before graduation.

In 1991, it was adapted into a TBS drama, “Rouge no Dengon,” and it remains a beloved classic across generations.

It’s especially recommended when you want to recall the tender loves of your youth or when you’re facing a parting with someone important.