[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!
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[2026] Summary of Popular Japanese Songs Recently Playing on the Radio (21–30)
Friday Nighttonun
If you’re looking for a song with a “Friday night” theme, you might be thinking of “Friday Night.” It’s a city pop track released by tonun, an artist immensely popular especially among teens and people in their twenties.
Amazingly, it’s been in heavy rotation on more than 39 radio stations.
Even if you haven’t heard it yet, one listen will probably convince you why it’s getting so much airplay.
By the way, the lyrics capture the bubbly excitement of Friday night.
Stand Out ChameleonKAMEREON RAIMU UUPII PAI
It’s a funky dance tune with just the right laid-back feel.
The track is by Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie, a unit known for their stylish yet humorous musicality, and it’s included on their first album “Orange,” released in April 2023.
It drew attention after being selected for heavy rotation by the radio station FM802.
One of its charms is the rhythmic arrangement that makes your body sway on its own.
I think it would be perfect as background music for a drive!
MasterplanBE:FIRST
It’s a powerful track that layers past and future, expressing a firm resolve to carve out one’s own destiny.
A BE:FIRST song, it was released as a concept single in April 2024.
The lyrics, depicting challenges that transcend common sense and limits, convey their identity and vision.
Other included tracks, such as “Glorious,” which was selected as the support song for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, have also drawn attention through events and tie-ins.
Brimming with dynamic, forward-looking energy, this work is sure to give you a push when you want to test your own limits.
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a refreshing pop-rock tune that portrays heartwarming family love and bonds.
It’s a song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, released in August 2024.
It was also featured in the commercial for Honda’s new FREED.
The catchy melody and powerful beat blend with Motoki Omori’s soaring vocals to warm your heart.
The lyrics, which sing about life’s journey, growth, and the importance of family, might just bring tears to your eyes.
A soothing track that accompanies everyday life—give it a listen whenever you’re feeling a little worn out!
I wonderDa-iCE
This is a much-talked-about song that serves as the theme for the drama “Kururi — Who Fell in Love with Me?”.
Performed by the dance-vocal group Da-iCE, it was released as a digital single in April 2024.
The lyrics delicately depict subtle emotions and leave a strong impression, while the clear, beautiful melody is captivating.
Rooted in romantic lyrics, the track also conveys a sense of strength in valuing one’s true self.
It feels like a song that can give you the courage to move forward when you’re at a crossroads in love or life.
It’s a richly satisfying work that showcases the full appeal of Da-iCE’s twin vocalists.
super wobblyNekura Tōkī
It’s a rock number where a sense of speed, coolness, and cuteness all rush in at once.
It’s a song by Necry Talkie, released in February 2024, and it opens the album “TORCH.” It starts with a scene of gazing at the dawn while the hazy shapes of clouds refuse to fade, and even in moments of feeling like the worst version of yourself, it sings of the resolve to push everything far away.
Brimming with a sense of release, it has an addictive quality that makes you want to listen again and again.
From the intro, you’re instantly drawn into their world, and your body naturally starts moving to the driving melody.
It portrays a stance of joining forces—your goofy self and an unremarkable you—ready to fight together.
omnidirectional beautynozomi
It’s a pop tune that blends a sense of speed with cuteness, grabbing listeners’ hearts.
Created by Noshiki, it was released digitally in January 2024.
It’s become a huge topic, with around 95,000 videos on TikTok using the track.
The lyrics carry a message of boosting self-esteem, perfectly matched with a pop-rock sound.
Packed with Noshiki’s charm, it’s highly addictive—the more you listen, the more it draws you in.
Perfect for when you want to cheer yourself up or get into a positive mood.
Give it a listen and feel it for yourself.