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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!

Playlist

[2026] A roundup of popular Japanese songs currently playing on the radio
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1east0.2mmŌmori Motoki
0.2mmŌmori Motokiplay_arrow
Motoki Omori’s new solo mid-tempo ballad
2eastBunny GirlAKASAKI
Bunny GirlAKASAKIplay_arrow
A poignant masterpiece about love at night
3north_eastTATTOO (feat. Akina Nakamori)Katori Shingo
TATTOO (feat. Akina Nakamori)Katori Shingoplay_arrow
A moving work that sings of urban loneliness and passion.
4south_eastCaravanNovelbright
CaravanNovelbrightplay_arrow
A powerful cheer song themed around the journey of life
5eastOtonoke – Opening Theme to DANDADANCreepy Nuts
Otonoke - Opening Theme to DANDADANCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Anime theme song by Creepy Nuts
6eastEVERUVERworld
EVERUVERworldplay_arrow
Theme Song to Cheer On Winter Sports
7north_eastWind GodVaundy
Wind GodVaundyplay_arrow
A moving theme song inspired by mythology
8south_eastIn both shadows and sunlightTravis Japan
In both shadows and sunlightTravis Japanplay_arrow
Travis Japan’s new song used as a drama insert song
9eastSunYorushika
SunYorushikaplay_arrow
A song that poetically expresses the transience of life and nature
10eastFalling (feat. Taka)JINTAKA
Falling (feat. Taka)JINTAKAplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song collaboration by Jin and Taka
11eastAzaleaYonezu Kenshi
AzaleaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s love song resonates deeply in the heart.
12eastYes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
Kento-san’s heartfelt song resonates with the heart.
13eastAPT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Marsplay_arrow
A lively K-pop song, packed with fun
14eastrootKing Gnu
rootKing Gnuplay_arrow
Feelings and love for a precious person, likened to the roots of a flower
15eastApparently my song was playing on cable radio.yangusukinii
Apparently my song was playing on cable radio.yangusukiniiplay_arrow
A song of everyday emptiness set to a melody
16easttomorrowNoda Megumi
tomorrowNoda Megumiplay_arrow
Emi Noda’s theme song resonates with the heart.
17eastbecausetimelesz
becausetimeleszplay_arrow
A heartwarming yet bittersweet love theme song
18eastTomorrowME:I
TomorrowME:Iplay_arrow
A hopeful and positive song by ME:I that stays close to the heart.
19eastsignpostIMP.
signpostIMP.play_arrow
A high-energy anthem that stirs the heart and fires you up
20eastMe? I’m such a catch..BPM
Me? I'm such a catch..BPMplay_arrow
A song that sings about confidence and positivity, one that gives you energy.
21eastSame BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism
Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Music whose youthful melodies seep into the heart
22eastIlluminationB’z
IlluminationB'zplay_arrow
B’z’s cheering song that lights up the hope of the morning
23eastDinner Songtuki.
Dinner Songtuki.play_arrow
A love song that resonates in the heart of 15-year-old tuki.
24eastRaijin Fuujin – ResonanceBUCK-TICK
Raijin Fuujin - ResonanceBUCK-TICKplay_arrow
BUCK-TICK’s new song, themed around strength and passion
25eastA Song Dedicated to the Worst YouYuuri
A Song Dedicated to the Worst YouYuuriplay_arrow
Yuuri’s new song portrays the struggles of a heartbreaking love.
26eastfamilieMrs. GREEN APPLE
familieMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A refreshing classic that portrays family love and bonds
27eastStand Out ChameleonKAMEREON RAIMU UUPII PAI
Stand Out ChameleonKAMEREON RAIMU UUPII PAIplay_arrow
A relaxed and fun dance tune
28eastFriday Nighttonun
Friday Nighttonunplay_arrow
Tonun's classic themed around Friday night
29eastI wonderDa-iCE
I wonderDa-iCEplay_arrow
Da-iCE's new song captures the emotions of love as a TV drama theme.
30eastsuper wobblyNekura Tōkī
super wobblyNekura Tōkīplay_arrow
A track packed with a sense of speed and cuteness
31eastMasterplanBE:FIRST
MasterplanBE:FIRSTplay_arrow
A song of resolve to surpass limits and carve out destiny
32eastomnidirectional beautynozomi
omnidirectional beautynozomiplay_arrow
Noshi’s exhilarating, fast-paced pop tune
33easthundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotakeplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that depicts a long-distance relationship
34eastWOKE UPXG
WOKE UPXGplay_arrow
XG’s new song: a fast-paced expression of confidence and individuality
35eastApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Paris Olympic cheer song sings of hope and courage
36eastLet me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya
Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
Mariya Takeuchi’s new song: a tune of encouragement and healing
37eastI was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshi
I was looking at the moon.Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s evolved singing voice and piano
38eastBurningHitsuji Bungaku
BurningHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Hitsujibungaku begins streaming a new song depicting emotions
39eastSignAimer
SignAimerplay_arrow
A moving work where Aimer’s singing voice envelops the heart
40eastStarry NightYuka
Starry NightYukaplay_arrow
“On a Starry Night” is a deeply moving song that touches the heart.
41eastRewriteHakubi
RewriteHakubiplay_arrow
The ending theme of the anime “Nokemono-tachi”
42eastPolaroidShin-Tōkyō
PolaroidShin-Tōkyōplay_arrow
“Polaroid,” a piano pop song that resonates with the heart of New Tokyo
43eastColumbusMrs. GREEN APPLE
ColumbusMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song, history and positivity
44eastdaybreakFujihara Sakura
daybreakFujihara Sakuraplay_arrow
Sakura Fujiwara’s gentle, heart-touching songs
45eastTime ParadoxVaundy
Time ParadoxVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy’s movie theme song that portrays hope and encounters
46eastSOMETHING AIN’T RIGHTXG
SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHTXGplay_arrow
Retro 90s-style music, XG’s new song
47north_eastI like youChilli Beans.
I like youChilli Beans.play_arrow
A love song by a cute three-piece band
48south_eastLike an angel.rikon densetsu
Like an angel.rikon densetsuplay_arrow
A city pop song that depicts a wistful summer romance
49north_eastAfter the LightKamishiraishi Mone
After the LightKamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
Heal your heart with chill city pop
50north_eastwaxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze: a moving masterpiece that serves as a film’s theme song
51south_eastSandeliaLAY
SandeliaLAYplay_arrow
Lay's new song 'Sandelia' is popular on the radio
52eastFriday’s highPenthouse
Friday's highPenthouseplay_arrow
Urban soul sound, singing the exhilaration of the weekend
53north_eastmaximum speedSHISHAMO
maximum speedSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An anthem where everyone shines—the theme song for the boat race commercials.
54north_eastBling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
The sharp, self-affirming rap is captivating.
55south_eastANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Introducing Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song
56eastprettyfine 🙂Re:name
prettyfine :)Re:nameplay_arrow
The nickname 'prettyfine :)' is extremely popular
57eastChururi (feat. Takako Matsu)yuzu
Chururi (feat. Takako Matsu)yuzuplay_arrow
A nostalgic and heartwarming song by Yuzu and Takako Matsu
58north_eastAm I ready?Hinatazaka46
Am I ready?Hinatazaka46play_arrow
A new song by Hinatazaka46 that's perfect for summer
59north_eastUseless crossjo0ji
Useless crossjo0jiplay_arrow
A bittersweet song of heartbreak from a fishing port town in Tottori
60north_eastLast NoteOmoinotake
Last NoteOmoinotakeplay_arrow
The theme of the conflicts of modern society and the search for oneself
61north_eastTAKE IT BACKDa-iCE
TAKE IT BACKDa-iCEplay_arrow
A dynamic, growth-themed song by Da-iCE
62south_eastDearMrs. GREEN APPLE
DearMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A hope-filled theme song that sings of the courage to face the unknown
63eastthe first strong spring windnishina
the first strong spring windnishinaplay_arrow
The radio commercial song “Haru Ichiban” sings of farewells in spring.
64eastto cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKI
to cry innocently; to weep with a childlike airAKASAKIplay_arrow
A heart-touching song that portrays pure feelings and a bittersweet love
65eastradioaiko
radioaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s “Radio,” a deeply moving work that resonates with the heart
66eastNo matter how smallwacci
No matter how smallwacciplay_arrow
A growth-boosting song with a gentle melody and a positive message
67eastCrystalsYuka
CrystalsYukaplay_arrow
Yuka’s new song, a heart-touching love ballad
68eastToday’s Specialrikon densetsu
Today's Specialrikon densetsuplay_arrow
The uplifting ending song of Divorce Densetsu
69eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Youthful song, TV anime theme song, moving
70eastCherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46play_arrow
Sakurazaka46’s new song “Sakurazuki” is a love song that likens cherry blossoms to a person you long for.
71eastPerfect Day310 (Sato)
Perfect Day310 (Satou)play_arrow
310's debut song, anime opening theme song
72eastBeautiful worldAimer
Beautiful worldAimerplay_arrow
You can find courage in this hopeful new song.
73eastFlying DeityAyase×R-shitei
Flying DeityAyase×R-shiteiplay_arrow
Introduce the opening theme song of Rurouni Kenshin
74eastHyperKroi
HyperKroiplay_arrow
Kroi's ninja theme song
75eastHelloyama × bocchiboromaru
Helloyama × bocchiboromaruplay_arrow
Pokémon OP exhilarating duet song
76eastTAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
TAIDADAzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
The ending theme song of the anime “Dandadan.”
77eastSakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern's new song is a hopeful song with a cherry blossom theme
78eastSummertime BluesHana Hope
Summertime BluesHana Hopeplay_arrow
A summer tune that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love
79eastKitchen feat. 9m88Penthouse
Kitchen feat. 9m88Penthouseplay_arrow
A healing concerto by Penthouse and 9m88
80eastCharadeSuperfly
CharadeSuperflyplay_arrow
A powerful song that portrays the contrast between emotion and essence
81eastplumnishina
plumnishinaplay_arrow
An urban, distinctive singing voice and the allure of a luscious fruit
82eastA.Y.AYogee New Waves
A.Y.AYogee New Wavesplay_arrow
Warm spring music 'A.Y.A' draws attention
83eastpyramid[Alexandros]
pyramid[Alexandros]play_arrow
[Alexandros]'s new song depicts a figure pushing their limits
84eastSunday Morningneguse.
Sunday Morningneguse.play_arrow
Neguse’s movie theme song, a refreshing rock tune that soothes fatigue
85eastStop that nightTeranishi Yūma
Stop that nightTeranishi Yūmaplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays a heart-wrenching love
86eastvoiceHitsuji Bungaku
voiceHitsuji Bungakuplay_arrow
Hitsujibungaku to perform the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m. drama
87eastjabbermuque
jabbermuqueplay_arrow
Musical memories from my nostalgic school days
88eastFirst KO victoryshiina ringo to nocchi
First KO victoryshiina ringo to nocchiplay_arrow
A collaboration song by Ringo Sheena and Perfume
89eastIdentifyPenthouse
IdentifyPenthouseplay_arrow
A song about being yourself by the office-worker band Penthouse
90eastmy kilogramALL IN
my kilogramALL INplay_arrow
ALL IN makes their major debut with a cheer song
91eastLife is beautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Life is beautifulASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
Powerful guitars and a message of hope
92eastnomineeCYNHN
nomineeCYNHNplay_arrow
CYNHN's new song of hope and challenge
93eastDebrisReoNa
DebrisReoNaplay_arrow
ReoNa’s new song, a heart-stirring theme song
94eastSay I doTravis Japan
Say I doTravis Japanplay_arrow
A moving ballad by Travis Japan that portrays pure love
95eastDays of JewelsAina ji Endo
Days of JewelsAina ji Endoplay_arrow
Aina the End’s heartwarming song
96eastLike the tower standing in that skyOizumi Yo
Like the tower standing in that skyOizumi Yoplay_arrow
Yo Oizumi sings an autumn-winter song composed by Koji Tamaki.
97eastPhone NumberIwatatakanori
Phone NumberIwatatakanoriplay_arrow
Iwata Takanori’s adult-oriented love song to be released in February
98eastBlue New MoonBUMP OF CHICKEN
Blue New MoonBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A song of lost feelings and hope for renewal
99eastREACH feat. PESKAMEREON RAIMU UUPII PAI
REACH feat. PESKAMEREON RAIMU UUPII PAIplay_arrow
Stay positive with an energetic song
100eastCurrent applauseTakahashi Yuu
Current applauseTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Cheering song by Yu Takahashi, morning news program theme song
101eastSwampiri
Swampiriplay_arrow
A track that fuses distinctive vocals and musicality
102eastBabelYamamoto Hiroto
BabelYamamoto Hirotoplay_arrow
Yamamoto Daito's new song is moving
103eastMutual loveaiko
Mutual loveaikoplay_arrow
aiko’s poignant theme song that weaves feelings of love
104eastDIGNITYAdo
DIGNITYAdoplay_arrow
Ado releases a rock ballad provided by B’z
105eastDREAMEREIKO
DREAMEREIKOplay_arrow
An inspiring song that sings about the importance of having dreams
106eastSuperstarAyumu Imazu
SuperstarAyumu Imazuplay_arrow
Ayumu Imazu's new song, a fusion of musical styles
107eastfeelin’muque
feelin'muqueplay_arrow
A heart-thumping song by a band brimming with a sense of speed
108eastJealousy toward catsaimyon
Jealousy toward catsaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s latest song expresses true-to-life emotions.
109easthanatabamilet
hanatabamiletplay_arrow
An inspiring song with clarity and power
110eastReawakeRLiSA
ReawakeRLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA × Felix’s anime opening theme
111eastSomething like “happy”Sabasusutā
Something like “happy”Sabasusutāplay_arrow
Singing about the importance of finding everyday happiness
112eastNEW LOOKMISAMO
NEW LOOKMISAMOplay_arrow
A MISAMO song that portrays fashion and self-actualization
113eastI like it a little.Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
I like it a little.Yabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
A love song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan
114eastescalateAimer
escalateAimerplay_arrow
NieR anime OP, Aimer’s hopeless worldview
115eastglobeYonezu Kenshi
globeYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Globe” portrays the preciousness of life.
116eastVoyagerRiakushon za Butta
VoyagerRiakushon za Buttaplay_arrow
TBS Radio’s monthly featured track “Voyager” is hot.
117eastcinemaaiko
cinemaaikoplay_arrow
aiko’s new song, a powerful work depicting loneliness and love
118eastPlazmaYonezu Kenshi
PlazmaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s hopeful and powerful Gundam theme song
119eastAs you areCentipede & Rhyme Man
As you are 百足 & 韻マンplay_arrow
Centipedes popular on social media and the rapper Inman
120eastBONNumber_i
BONNumber_iplay_arrow
Fusion of Japanese and Western styles, an innovative musical expression
121easttwilightSangatsu no Phantasia
twilightSangatsu no Phantasiaplay_arrow
A masterpiece that captures the bittersweetness and courage of youth
122eastElfAdo
ElfAdoplay_arrow
A Theme Song of Moving Forward and Renewal, Learned from an Elf’s Solitude
123eastwhipB’z
whipB'zplay_arrow
B’z hard rock, transcend-limits theme
124eastYOU GOTTA RUNL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
YOU GOTTA RUNL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
L’Arc~en~Ciel’s new song: a rock track themed around challenge
125eastDarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A song that powerfully portrays the struggles of youth
126eastHeroYOASOBI
HeroYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI will perform the theme song for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
127eastworld standardwāsuta
world standardwāsutaplay_arrow
WASUTA’s new song expresses diversity and being yourself
128eastEurekaHoshino Gen
EurekaHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s self-discovery jazz song
129eastWOWKing&Prince
WOWKing&Princeplay_arrow
A new electropop and R&B track expressing dreams and bonds
130eastFirst of all, starting todayzarame
First of all, starting todayzarameplay_arrow
Zarame sings of self-affirmation and moving forward as a TV drama theme song
131eastGive my regards to Joan of Arc.Sazan Ōrusutāzu
Give my regards to Joan of Arc.Sazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Expressing the spirit of challenge with Southern’s passionate rock
132eastUtopiaICEx
UtopiaICExplay_arrow
ICEx's new song, a powerful work that expresses their feelings toward their dream
133eastOAW!yunikōn
OAW!yunikōnplay_arrow
Introduction to Unicorn’s song OAW!
134eastWanderlustGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
WanderlustGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
The masterpiece from GENERATIONS’ 10th-anniversary album “X”
135eastskirtaiko
skirtaikoplay_arrow
A bittersweet love song at the end of summer, aiko’s new track
136eastMERRY GO ROUNDEngami
MERRY GO ROUNDEngamiplay_arrow
ENJIN's dance track 'MERRY GO ROUND' draws attention
137eastto go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon
to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon's new song is a moving and heartwarming track.
138eastLife goes onKing&Prince
Life goes onKing&Princeplay_arrow
King & Prince’s new song expresses a positive, forward-looking feeling.
139eastjunkYonezu Kenshi
junkYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu passionately brings a movie theme song to life.