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[2026] A roundup of popular Japanese songs currently playing on the radio

Do you usually listen to the radio?

Maybe you hear it as in-store background music, or if you drive for work you might have the car stereo on, and these days you can even listen on smartphone apps.

It may be the age of the internet, but I think radio is still very much a part of our daily lives.

This time, we’re introducing popular Japanese songs that have been getting airplay on recent radio shows!

If you want to check the latest trends or find out which tracks are on power play, this is for you!

[2026] Summary of Popular Japanese Songs Recently Played on the Radio (131–140)

MERRY GO ROUNDEngami

ENJIN – “MERRY GO ROUND” (Music Video)
MERRY GO ROUNDEngami

ENJIN is a boys group formed from a stage project.

Have you checked out their song “MERRY GO ROUND”? It’s a perfect dance number for when you want to lift your spirits.

In fact, it was even selected as FM Osaka’s Power Play for March 2023.

The song also features sharp, dynamic choreography, so I recommend taking this opportunity to watch the music video as well.

You might get a different impression compared to hearing it on the radio.

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to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon

aimyon – Going to See You [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon

It’s a song marked by a powerful melody and lyrics that resonate deeply.

Created by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, it was released in May 2024.

The track was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary.” Set against a cold season, it portrays confronting memories and emotions from the past.

Aimyon’s gentle vocals offer comfort to listeners.

When you want to immerse yourself in memories and thoughts, give this piece a listen—it’s sure to warm your heart.

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Life goes onKing&Prince

King & Prince「Life goes on 」MV YouTube Edit
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Life goes on,” released by King & Prince in 2023, serves as the ending theme for the drama “Hold My Hand at Dusk,” starring group member Ren Nagase.

It also drew attention for its radio debut on “King & Prince Ren Nagase’s Radio GARDEN,” where he serves as MC.

The track is a relaxed, feel-good pop song that portrays facing tough days with a positive attitude.

The group’s beautiful five-part harmonies and choreography are also highlights.

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junkYonezu Kenshi

Released in August 2024, Kenshi Yonezu’s new song was written as the theme for the film “Last Mile.” Centered on the themes of what’s broken and what’s lost, it portrays the importance of living while embracing human imperfection.

Powerfully emotional and characterized by a tense, urgent tone that brilliantly captures the film’s atmosphere, the track appears on Yonezu’s 6th album, “LOST CORNER,” and is available in three formats, including a first-press limited edition and a video edition.

Yonezu has produced numerous hits to date, and this song, too, has deeply resonated with many fans alongside the film.

Amid days filled with tension and anxiety, it’s a song that stays close to the heart.

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In conclusion

We picked out some tracks from radio stations’ own charts, power plays, and heavy-rotation selections.

I bet there were songs here that don’t usually show up in the music rankings you normally see.

Different stations really have their own unique tastes in what they play—and that’s what makes it fun!