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 to Listen to Today (1–10)
A world without tearsAAA
Their 52nd single.
With this song, they won the Excellence Work Award at the 58th Japan Record Awards.
Member Chiaki Ito announced her marriage and pregnancy in 2017, and also announced she would leave the group in March of the same year.
The release of “Magic” was set for February, making it the last single by the seven-member lineup including Ito.
I don’t need wings.AKB48
It was the best-selling single of 2016 and achieved double million sales.
This release included a voting ticket for the 8th AKB General Election.
Whether AKB48’s popularity had yet to wane or not, they continued to dominate the top spots of the music charts in 2016.
However, rival groups Nogizaka46 and Keyakizaka46 also ranked high that year, so there was anticipation for what kind of competition 2017 would bring.
Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE
One of Dreams Come True’s signature songs.
It straightforwardly conveys “I’m happy, I’m excited, I love you.” The lyrics are a bit sweet, but with Ms.
Yoshida’s husky voice they feel fresh, making it a song that gives you energy and courage.
This is the best!HKT48
HKT48’s eighth single.
The center position was taken by Hana Matsuoka, who joined the group after being selected first overall for HKT48 in the 2nd AKB Draft Conference.
It was the first time in the AKB48 Group that a second-generation draft member served as center.
The song is very catchy, and Rino Sashihara commented that the music video is her favorite so far.
366 daysHY
All of HY’s ballads are deeply heartrending, and many of them almost move you to tears.
In particular, 366 Days becomes even more poignant as it portrays someone repeatedly recalling, “I remember it so vividly it’s scary,” and reliving memories of the beloved person from happier times.
Give Me loveHey! Say! JUMP
It is the theme song for the Getsuku (Monday 9 p.m.) drama “Cain and Abel,” starring member Ryosuke Yamada.
In 2016, Hey! Say! JUMP had such a surge in exposure that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a breakthrough year.
Members saw increased activities, such as Kei Inoo becoming a regular on Mezamashi TV and Meringue no Kimochi, and Yuto Nakajima and, for the first time, each member appearing in films, making it a busy year for fans as well.
Having someone you likeJY
A single by Jiyoung, a former member of KARA.
It is the theme song for the drama of the same name, ‘A Girl & Three Sweethearts’ (Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto), in which she also appears as the rival to the lead, Mirei Kiritani.
Under the name Chiyoung (知英), Jiyoung has also appeared in Japanese films and dramas.
We can expect to see more of her as an actress, but we also can’t take our eyes off her music activities as JY.