A special feature on Mariya Takeuchi’s best songs: a must-hear collection of masterpieces for both longtime fans and first-time listeners.

You like whiskey, don’t you?Takeuchi Mariya

It’s a song famous as a commercial jingle sung by Sayuri Ishikawa, but in fact Mariya Takeuchi included it on her 2010 album “TRAD.” The fact that it isn’t one of her own compositions brings out a different side of her, making it a quietly popular track I’d love you to listen to.

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5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveTakeuchi Mariya

Junna Maruyama from POLU “5 Seconds Before Falling Seriously in Love (Ryoko Hirosue)” 2018/02/10 Valentine’s Concert, Sanuki Manno National Park

Speaking of “5 Seconds Before I Fall Maji in Love,” it’s famous as Ryoko Hirosue’s debut song.

In fact, the producer of this track was Mariya Takeuchi.

This time, I recommend her self-cover.

It exudes a mature charm and is wonderfully done.

THE CHRISTMAS SONGTakeuchi Mariya

The Christmas Song Mariya Takeuchi cover by okatto510

An exquisite Christmas song by Mariya Takeuchi, who calls herself a “singer‑song full-time housewife.” The lyrics are entirely in English, making it a great choice for background music.

Its stylishness sets it apart from other Christmas songs, a unique atmosphere that only her voice can create.

It’s one of the tracks included on the single “Quiet Life,” released on cassette in 1992.

She has many Christmas songs and they often get buried among her other masterpieces, but this one is definitely a gem as well!

One-Sided Love in TearsTakeuchi Mariya

One-Sided Love of Tears / Mariya Takeuchi, covered by makigon

Even though I don’t know anything about the other person, the feelings in my heart keep growing.

I suddenly meet someone and fall in love… I’ve had that kind of romance in the past.

This song, which portrays such a love from beginning to end, is the tearful story of a one-sided love.

Morning GloryTakeuchi Mariya

(HD) Mariya Takeuchi – Morning Glory (Tatsuro Yamashita) {1982}

This is a track included on the fourth album “Miss M,” released in 1980.

The lyrics and composition were by Tatsuro Yamashita, who later included the song on his own album “FOR YOU.” The lyrics are stylish and fun, full of playful, tightly woven rhymes, and the song itself is a bright, pleasant-to-the-ear, positive city-pop number with a medium tempo.

The title “Morning Glory” refers to the morning glory flower.

Seriously, only youTakeuchi Mariya

Only You in Earnest (Let’s Get Married) – Mariya Takeuchi

Has it already been two decades or so…? This song used to be a staple for candle-lighting ceremonies at weddings.

I think the gentle melody of the slow ballad and Mariya Takeuchi’s clear, pure voice perfectly matched the image of happiness held by young women at the time.

Dazzling candle flames and the smiles of the bride and groom are the images this song evokes.

Days of LoveTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi – Days of Love [Full ver] (Official Music Video)

A mid-tempo love song that delighted many fans, created in collaboration with her husband Tatsuro Yamashita for the first time in about 43 years.

Included on the album “Precious Days,” released in October 2024, the track was chosen as the commercial song for the bedding brand airweave, featuring Mao Asada.

Its soothing melody and Mariya Takeuchi’s tender, all-embracing vocals bring gentle color to the days of love.

It invites us to reaffirm the preciousness of the time spent together and the happiness that resides in life’s quiet, everyday moments.

Perfect as background music for a drive with someone special or to unwind at the end of the day.

Listening to this song may even draw out the words of gratitude that are usually too shy to say aloud.