Saturday songs. Masterpieces and popular tracks of Japanese music.
Doesn’t Saturday feel kind of special?
I was thinking about it, and maybe it’s because many of us went to school.
Once you’re working, Saturdays aren’t always days off depending on your job, but for students, weekends are the best two days to really spread your wings!
Maybe that feeling just sticks with you.
This time, I’ve put together a list of Japanese songs themed around “Saturday.”
I hope you find a track that matches your mood!
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Saturday songs: Japanese classics and popular hits (31–40)
Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko
It’s the theme song from the drama “Friday Wives,” a classic Showa-era hit that is still covered by many artists today.
Often described as a song about an affair, it poignantly conveys the loneliness of not being able to meet on weekends and the woman’s wavering feelings in those few seconds while dialing a rotary phone.
ColorfulSHISHAMO
A refreshing pop tune that brightens up Saturday mornings.
It’s a song by SHISHAMO, released in October 2024, written specifically as the new theme for Nippon TV’s “Zoom In!! Saturday.” Set to a light, upbeat rock sound, it portrays diverse daily lives and values in a positive light.
The message “There are many worlds, there are many kinds of ‘today’” really resonates.
Whether you’re enjoying a day off or heading to work, this is a track where everyone can find their own color.
The bright horn section captures the excitement of Saturday mornings.
Perfect for your morning routine.
hummingIkuta Rira
This song is filled with the comfort of welcoming a calm Saturday morning.
Rira Ikuta’s clear, transparent voice gently accompanies listeners’ hearts.
Released in June 2024, it was chosen as the new theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyobi.” The lyrics carry a gentle, uplifting message that energizes both those enjoying their day off and those heading to work or school.
Why not greet a new morning with Ikuta’s warm vocals? It will surely make your day even more wonderful.
SaturdayInaba Hiroshi
This is a work released in 2014 under the solo name of Koshi Inaba, a top artist Japan is proud of from B’z.
It’s about a Saturday that feels incomplete—because the one you love isn’t by your side.
He pours out those honest, aching feelings with overwhelming vocal power.
Saturday WomanShido
It’s a tender, heartrending ballad by the visual kei rock band SID.
The protagonist can only meet the person they love on Saturdays, and the emotions they feel on the other days of the week are portrayed with sorrow.
It’s particularly striking that the lyrics deliberately never use the word “Saturday” itself.
Saturday songs: Japanese classics and popular tracks (41–50)
Route 2Okuda Tamio
When I go for a Saturday drive, the number one up-tempo track I absolutely want to blast is Route 2.
It’s a song from Tamio Okuda’s first solo album, 29.
With Saturday night as its theme, it shines with wild imagery of riding motorcycles and driving cars.
Okuda’s signature rock ’n’ roll really gives you chills! By the way, Route 2 refers to National Route 2 in Hiroshima, Okuda’s hometown.
It’s the perfect song to keep things grounded yet full throttle, and it’ll amp up your Saturday for sure!
Heartbroken for JuliaChekkāzu
Released in 1984, this was the biggest hit by The Checkers, who were all the rage at the time.
When you’re heartbroken, the lively Saturday night streets can really make your chest ache.
Set to a rockabilly-style tune, it paints a picture of a sorrowful state of mind.
In conclusion
There might have been some unexpected works by musicians that make you think, “Wait, this person?” And I feel like there were a lot of tracks that give off a ‘weekend’ vibe.
If the song that came to your mind isn’t on this playlist, please let us know via the inquiry form.
I’d love to add it as we go!