Memorable masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.
A timeless tune suddenly comes to mind, its melody casually playing in your head.
I believe everyone has had that experience.
That is the music flowing through your heart.
Regardless of when it was composed.
Even now, many people still listen to songs from the past without them ever losing their color.
In this article, we researched and carefully selected popular songs based on the voices of music fans shared with our site.
We’ve aimed to cover a wide range—from relatively new tracks to hall-of-fame classics.
Dive into this parade of masterpieces and find your favorites!
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Unforgettable Masterpieces: Recommended Popular Songs (61–70)
SPARKLEYamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita is one of Japan’s most iconic artists—a name virtually everyone knows.
The intro, with its stylish guitar cutting, brings back memories of a laid-back, refreshing summer.
His airy, unforgettable voice pairs perfectly with the dreamy lyrics.
In the concise, no-frills lines, a fairytale-like world is tightly packed.
How about one song for a languid night…?
Runnerbakufū suranpu
This is a famous song by Bakufu Slump, known for their shaved-head look and passionate, soul-stirring vocals.
It features an easy-to-sing, easy-to-listen-to melody line, and its intense beat combined with earthy, distinctly Japanese lyrics creates a memorable track that awakens a fiery spirit.
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
It’s a globally beloved classic from the Showa era.
Its easy-to-hum melody and tear-evoking, lyrical lyrics carry a timeless sense of quality, and Sakamoto Kyu’s soaring, vibrato-rich vocals linger in the ear, making it a heartwarming song.
Nice spiritarashi
This is a popular song by Arashi, a leading idol group representing Johnny’s.
With its catchy chorus and energetic vocals brimming with the members’ power, it’s an uplifting track that’s easy on the ears and makes you want to hum along.
A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima is a singer who made her major debut with the theme song “Therru’s Song” from the Studio Ghibli film Tales from Earthsea, captivating listeners with her delicate, translucent voice.
Many people have likely heard her 15th digital-only single, “A Small Restaurant in the Forest,” which was featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
The lyrics vividly conjure the world suggested by the title and fill you with warmth just by listening.
With its soothing vocals and ensemble that linger in the ear, it’s a track that will heal hearts across generations.
AliensKirinji
Kirinji’s “Aliens” has been used frequently in TV commercials and the like, so many people probably have it stuck in their heads.
Its stylishly unfolding sound over a relaxed tempo makes it so comfortable you could listen to it forever.
The song is also famous for having many cover versions, and it’s worth remembering as a classic beloved by musicians as well.
Donut SongYamashita Tatsuro
This is a track included on the 1998 album “COZY,” written by Tatsuro Yamashita specifically for a Mister Donut commercial.
The reason I’m introducing this song now as one you may feel you’ve heard somewhere is that Masaki Suda covered it in a Mister Donut commercial in 2023.
The chorus has an extremely addictive melody that’s striking, and the song has a mysterious charm that makes you feel happy as you listen.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced many unforgettable masterpieces of Japanese music so far.
I’m sure there were quite a few songs you recognized! We carefully selected a wide range—from relatively new hits to timeless classics.
Did you find any favorites? Since you’ve made it to the end of this article, take this chance to check out some older songs too! We’re eagerly waiting for your requests as well!