Kazuo Zaitsu’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A Gift Without a StampZaitsu Kazuo1rank/position

A Gift Without a Stamp

It’s a classic with a heartwarming melody and memorable lyrics.

The songwriter and composer is Kazuo Zaitsu, known as the frontman of Tulip.

First introduced in 1977 on the NHK program “Uta wa Tomodachi,” it went on to gain great popularity and has been covered by many artists.

The song gently expresses feelings for someone special, themed around gifts and gratitude.

Its simple yet deeply meaningful lyrics resonate with listeners.

In the 2008 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it was performed as a chorus by all the participants, and it continues to be loved across generations.

When you want to mark a life milestone or convey your thanks, why not hum this tune?

Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo2rank/position

Cactus Flower

Kazuo Zaitsu’s “Saboten no Hana” is a self-cover of a song by Tulip and a classic folk masterpiece that also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Under One Roof.” The guitar part features a quintessential folk structure with slow chord changes, allowing the sound to resonate gently without haste.

The intro uses arpeggios, but they’re simple, essentially broken chords, so be sure to form solid hand shapes as you play.

To firmly grasp the performance rhythm, it’s recommended to practice while humming the lyrics.

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kappamaki

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Shadows of YouthZaitsu Kazuo3rank/position

Kazuo Zaitsu - Shadow of Youth

Kazuo Zaitsu’s gentle singing voice sinks into the heart in the classic “Seishun no Kage,” which was selected as a joint commercial song by ANA and the Yomiuri Shimbun, along with Platinum (three companies).

It’s the sixth single released on June 5, 1974, by Tulip, the band for which Zaitsu serves as vocalist.

Often sung at weddings, the song can be heard as a story of parting, a beginning, or many things in between.

It’s a perfect classic for an airline commercial that evokes the feeling of a “beginning,” like an airplane taking off and soaring into the sky!

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miyabi

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Wake UpZaitsu Kazuo4rank/position

Kazuo Zaitsu – Wake Up

Kazuo Zaitsu’s music still remains etched in the hearts of many.

His songs are characterized by melodies that evoke the freshness of morning and lyrics that depict love.

One of his tracks was used in a Seiko commercial and became a huge hit.

It achieved a remarkable performance on the Oricon charts, reaching No.

3 weekly and No.

23 on the 1980 year-end chart.

It’s a popular song often performed live and guaranteed to get everyone going at karaoke.

It’s perfect for when you want to savor a refreshing morning mood or sing with feelings for someone special.

If you sing while keeping Zaitsu’s clear, transparent vocals in mind, you’ll enjoy it even more.

Sunflower HouseZaitsu Kazuo5rank/position

Crayon Shin-chan: Himawari's House

This is the ending theme of the 1997 film The Great Dark Tamama Pursuit, which marks the first appearance of the Nohara family’s youngest daughter, Himawari Nohara.

It is sung by composer Kazuo Zaitsu, also known as the leader of the music group Tulip.

The song evokes the feeling of a cool, refreshing summer breeze.

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Araki Jakkan

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Cactus Flower ~Under the Same Roof~Zaitsu Kazuo6rank/position

Kazuo Zaitsu - Cactus Flower ~From Under One Roof~

Kazuo Zaitsu’s 11th single in total, released in April 1993.

It was produced as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Under One Roof,” but the original version of this piece was released in 1975 as a song by Tulip, the band Zaitsu belonged to.

The version introduced here can be considered a self-cover.

The song is crafted to bring out the full appeal of Zaitsu’s slightly heartwarming voice, rich in higher overtones, and it’s also one of the best choices for high-voiced male singers to pick at karaoke.

When actually singing it, try to keep your delivery gentle and soft throughout without putting too much force into it.

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Kei Takahata

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Cactus Flower ~From Under the Same Roof~Zaitsu Kazuo7rank/position

Kazuo Zaitsu: Cactus Flower (theme song of “Under One Roof”)

Saboten no Hana, a classic song by Tulip released in 1975, was rearranged as Kazuo Zaitsu’s solo piece Saboten no Hana ~From Under One Roof~.

It became well-known as the theme song for Fuji TV’s hugely popular drama Under One Roof.

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Ryo

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