Yuzu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Yuzu “Kakeru”

This is a song Yuzu released as a digital-only single in July 2015, which was also used in a Nippon Life Insurance commercial.

The piece is characterized by its grand melody and emotionally resonant message.

It sings of facing oneself, overcoming conflicts with society, and finding the courage to move toward the future.

The phrase “You’re not alone” is repeated, serving as a cheer for everyone taking on a challenge.

The guitar tones, created in collaboration with an up-and-coming guitarist, are also captivating.

The track is included on the album TOWA and has been highly praised as a work that broadens Yuzu’s musical range.

When you’re dealing with setbacks or hardships, why not listen to this song and draw some courage from it?

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Yuzu “Equal” Music Video

“Equal” is a song that drew attention for being a collaboration between the folk duo Yuzu and the music group GReeeeN.

Released in 2018, it is included on Yuzu’s 14th album, “BIG YELL.” The lyrics, which depict the feelings of two people in love, make you feel like you want to be that way too.

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Yuzu Gaikokujin no Tomodachi

A powerful message song by the folk duo Yuzu that sings about Yasukuni, the national flag, and the singing of the national anthem.

Reading just the lyrics might feel a bit cloying due to the heavy messaging, but as expected of Yuzu, they’ve crafted it into an easy-to-listen-to folk song—a pop track that makes you want to sing along with everyone.

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Yuzu “Shibireru” Official Lyric Video

This song was released digitally on July 30, 2025, and was written as a tie-in for Suntory’s bourbon whiskey Jim Beam.

It’s a characteristically Yuzu-style track: fresh and up-tempo.

It seems Yuzu themselves also appear in the web commercials.

In the backing band, the piano really stands out, and the drums and bass are easy to hear, making it easy to catch the rhythm.

In the chorus, there’s a leap from D4 to A4 on the syllable “ma.” The “ma” sound tends to be nasal and can be hard to project, so try to put about five times more intention into your voice than you think you need.

The key is to project your voice briskly as if aiming into the distance! If it comes out smoothly without catching, you’ve nailed it.

Be sure to hit those high notes there when you sing!

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Kubota Mami

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Smile Ondo

Just hearing the intro, buzzing like a festive hayashi, instantly transports you to the lively bustle of a summer festival—Yuzu has crafted just such a song.

Included on the mini-album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003, it overflows with a charm that puts a smile on everyone’s face.

The sound of Japanese taiko drums and spirited calls ring out, conjuring scenes of people of all ages forming a circle and dancing.

In the lyrics, bonds that span generations, gratitude for everyday life, and a warm wish for a peaceful world are sung alongside the joyful atmosphere of a festival.

This mini-album reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It also includes “Mata Aeru Hi Made,” the ending theme for the anime Doraemon, making it a work the whole family can enjoy.

Perfect for summer events—and for those times you need a boost—listening to it will naturally bring a smile to your face.

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Yuzu, the song “Sumire,” sung by real-life three brothers

Sumire by Yuzu, the folk duo that represents Japan.

The violet is a flower that blooms quietly and small, so much so that you might not even notice it blooming there.

It’s a strong flower that no one turns to look at, and even when it’s stepped on, it rises again.

In life, there are many sad and difficult things, but as long as you don’t let the roots of your heart wither, you can stand up again and again—just like a violet that has firmly taken root in the soil.

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Housui Sachiyo

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Yuzu “Park Street” Music Video

This is a song that was featured in the commercial for Ito En’s “Oi Ocha.” The lively rhythm is pleasant to the ear.

The hugely popular folk duo Yuzu released it digitally in 2018.

The lyrics, which reminisce about memories, somehow make my chest tighten.

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Araki Jakkan

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