Songs about Tokyo: A collection of popular J‑Pop classics [2026]

The classic J-POP songs that sing of Tokyo’s brilliance are filled with lyrics that resonate and beautiful melodies.

Against the backdrop of the capital’s scenery—Shinjuku’s night view, Shibuya’s scramble crossing, the old-town charm of Asakusa—countless dramas of love, dreams, and longing have been portrayed.

These songs, which at times celebrate solitude and at times hope, continue to be close to many people’s hearts even today.

Don’t you have a song tied to your own memories, too? This time, we’ve researched memorable tracks related to the city of Tokyo and included some of the latest releases, so be sure to check them out.

Playlist

Songs about Tokyo: A collection of popular J‑Pop classics [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	TokyoJUJU		JUJU’s “Tokyo” is a moving ballad that depicts meetings and farewells
2	I like you.Mr.Children		The feelings of a man who gazes at the moon in the night sky, lost in thought.
3	Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi		A moving song that beautifully depicts cherry blossoms and the scenery of spring
4	TokyoKetsumeishi		A cheering song filled with the desire to move to Tokyo
5	Love stories happen suddenlyOda Kazumasa		Oda Kazumasa’s classic song, newly appreciated in adulthood
6	I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatmonchy		Cheering Song by Chatmonchy, Soothing Loneliness
7	The reason is Tokyoglobe		The essence of a moving/poignant composition that portrays Tokyo
8	Ninjari Ban Bankyarī pamyu pamyu		Danceable music incorporating ninja techniques
9	Shibuya RiverKeyakizaka46		A song that sings about Shibuya’s changes and youth
10	MONDO PIECEUVERworld		UVERworld’s classic anthem of gratitude and camaraderie
11	Die in TOKYOWHITE JAM		A song portraying the dreams and struggles of Tokyo’s youth
12	Tokyo HymnBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song of loneliness and hope for those who have left their hometown
13	One-room DiscoPerfume		A spring anthem to soothe the anxieties of a new life
14	Tokyo StarKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s classic that depicts the allure of Tokyo
15	TOKYO GIRLHonda Minako		Minako Honda’s classic song that conveys the allure of the city
16	metropoliskurisutaru kingu		Known as a nostalgic classic and a major hit song
17	Song of Springshouka		A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
18	Tokyo NightMatsumura Yūki		A heartwarming classic that portrays the Tokyo nightscape
19	Cherry Blossom10-FEET		Uplifting messages: 10-FEET songs that boost your spirits
20	Tokyo10cc		The allure of Tokyo as depicted by 10cc and a yearning for Japan
21	TOKYO PISTOLBLANKEY JET CITY		A classic rock song depicting the hustle and loneliness of Tokyo
22	TOKYOBUCK-TICK		A masterpiece that depicts the scenery of cyber Tokyo
23	Tokyo JoeBryan Ferry		A classic song that captures the exotic allure and charm of Tokyo nights
24	TokyoDonna Summer		A song of adventure into a different culture, inspired by experiences in Tokyo
25	Tokyo OklahomaJohn Anderson		A love song that transcends East and West, a melody that connects hearts
26	Tokyo (Official Visualizer) ft. SEKAI NO OWARIOwl City		A graduation song that supports the worries of junior high school students
27	Non Stop To TokyoRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s classic song filled with love for Tokyo
28	TOKYOSCANDAL		A SCANDAL song that depicts the charms of Tokyo
29	TOKYO LOVETHE BOOM		A classic song celebrating Tokyo and urban life
30	TOKYO JUNKTHE STREET SLIDERS		Passionate rock ’n’ roll that colors the streets of Tokyo
31	TokyoThe Legendary Stardust Cowboy		Unique music by pioneers of psychobilly
32	JAL to TokyoUnderworld		An experimental track that portrays Tokyo’s multifaceted nature through sound
33	TOKYOYUI		A song of courage and hope that reflects YUI's youth
34	Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa		Akasaka in the rain, a poignant song of farewell
35	Tokyo NightclubFuranku Nagai, Matsuo Kazuko		A duo singing adult moods in Tokyo
36	Tokyo RoseNakamori Akina		The 32nd release from Akina Nakamori: urban and passionate.
37	TOKYOInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue captures the allure of Tokyo.
38	We’re going to Tokyo!Yoshi Ikuzo		A hip-hop track popular among young people, with a distinctive charm
39	Thank youOhashi Takuya		A song of gratitude to my mother and a resolve to be her support
40	TokyoHirakawachi Icchōme		A classic song that portrays both longing and nostalgia for Tokyo
41	CAT’S EYEAnri		Anri’s classic depicting urban romance, a theme song of youth
42	Yamanote LineKeyakizaka46		The adolescent struggles of a girl suffering from loneliness
43	The day PARCO disappeared from ShibuyaKeyakizaka46		A song about Shibuya’s transformation and memories of youth
44	Leaning against the cold walls of TokyoKai Band		A powerful song depicting urban loneliness and hope
45	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		A classic song that immerses you in memories of heartbreak on Sakurazaka
46	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieKasaogi Shizuko		Tokyo Boogie Woogie is a song that energized postwar Japan.
47	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		The classic youth anthem “Ue o Muite Arukou”
48	5 o’clock in ShibuyaSuzuki Masayuki		Masayuki Suzuki and Momoko Kikuchi’s classic duet
49	Tokyo Teddy BearNeru		A song about a teddy bear that symbolizes emotional scars
50	Tokyo GirlfriendPRINCESS PRINCESS		Depicting Tokyo nights and young love
51	Una Sera di TokyoZa Pīnattsu		A classic song that portrays Tokyo’s nightscape and the melancholy of its people
52	TOKYO LIFESuga Shikao		A heartwarming classic that portrays everyday life in Tokyo
53	Angels of the CityKatsura Ginshuku, Horiuchi Takao		A love song whose two voices resonate in the heart
54	TokyoWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s classic that sings of the joys and loneliness of the city
55	TOKYOShonan no Kaze		A song of Shonan no Kaze’s love and passion for Tokyo
56	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		Sing about the heartache and feelings of a long-distance relationship
57	Jungle FeverRIP SLYME		A jungle-style summer song that portrays urban love
58	Tonight is Boogie BackTOKYO No.1 SOUL SET ＋ HALCALI		A commercial song by TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET
59	Letterback number		A song that permeates with a heart longing for home
60	hometownMōningu Musume.		A song that sings about memories of Morning Musume.
61	Tokyo StorySakamoto Ryuichi		Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music reflecting scenes of Tokyo
62	TOKYO DREAMTakahashi Yuu		A song of a young person who leaves their hometown to chase their dreams
63	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Tulip’s signature song, “Jōkyō no Omoi Uta” (A Song of Feelings About Moving to Tokyo)
64	Tokyomai pēsu		The birth of the folk group “My Pace”
65	Azusa No. 2karyūdō		A signature song of the Hunters, a love story about leaving the city