Today's Recommended J-POP: A Collection of Japanese Hit Songs You’ll Want to Listen to Today
Why not create a Japanese music playlist that helps you pick songs for various scenes, like driving companions, work background music, karaoke, or event BGM?
In this article, we’ve gathered recommended J-POP you’ll want to listen to today—right now, in this very moment.
Among them are hit songs tied to “special anniversaries” and seasonal themes—perfectly suited to the title “Today’s Recommended J-POP”!
The featured tracks are updated daily, so check back often and use this to help you find your favorite song!
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Today's Recommended J-POP: A Collection of Japanese Hit Songs You Want to Listen to Today (21–30)
NOROSHIKanjani∞
It’s the theme song for the movie “Mogura no Uta: Hong Kong Kyōsōkyoku,” starring Toma Ikuta, and following the first film’s theme song “King of Men!,” Kanjani Eight is once again in charge of the theme.
Kanjani Eight’s songs tend to be on the brighter side, lifting listeners’ spirits.
This track is also in that vein, but it also showcases Kanjani Eight’s cool, edgier side.
Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids
One of Kinki Kids’ hidden gems, this celebratory song has a relaxed tempo that feels soothing and radiates a happy mood.
The lyrics mention not only birthdays but also keywords like Valentine’s Day and weddings, so you can enjoy it as a celebration song for many occasions.
The clear, airy chorus and bell sounds are beautiful, making it a perfect fit for winter birthdays.
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE
This is the 12th single by DREAMS COME TRUE, the two-piece band that has gained popularity for their catchy style that blends funk and soul into J-pop, along with vocalist Miwa Yoshida’s overwhelming vocal prowess.
Chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hirari,” it features a complex structure with repeated key changes, yet its pop melody feels effortlessly pleasant.
The brisk shuffle-beat arrangement, which evokes the title’s imagery, is sure to get a wide range of listeners excited at karaoke, especially those in their 40s who grew up with it.
Featured in music textbooks in 1995, it stands as a classic from DREAMS COME TRUE’s early era.
Love will winKAN
This is the eighth single by singer-songwriter KAN, who gained popularity with songs that channel Western musical influences into J-pop numbers.
It became a massive hit after being featured as an insert song on the variety show “Hok-chan no Yamada Katsutenai TV,” and is known as KAN’s signature tune.
Its powerful, sing-along-from-start-to-finish melody will get anyone excited—not just those in their 40s who grew up with it.
A gem of a message song whose straightforward lyrics stir the heart.
Orange DaysHirai Dai
Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai drew attention in 2011 when his song “ONE LOVE ~Pacific Harmony~” was selected as the official image song for the Honolulu Festival.
His 47th digital-only single, “Orange Days,” used as the theme song for ABEMA’s original dating show “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~,” opens with a soothing blend of airy choral work and sound.
The bittersweet lyrics feel perfectly suited to a romance show’s theme song.
It’s a lyrical number with a nostalgic melody that lingers in your ears.
popstarHirai Ken
By using this song for a birthday surprise, the day will surely feel special.
It’s a track sung with the hope that the day will sparkle as if touched by magic, and it will lift your spirits.
Make my heartHirai Ken
The 41st single from artist Ken Hirai, renowned for his overwhelming vocal prowess.
Written as the theme song for the film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi,” the track captures the world of Doraemon.
It offers a glimpse of a grand worldview that is both adorable and heartrending.