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 (41–50)
Soap bubbleNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is one of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s signature songs, showcasing the charismatic presence of a quintessentially rugged, cool male figure.
As a track that earned him many followers, its distinctive, talk-like vocal delivery has a certain addictive quality, making it a memorable listen for audiences.
Memorable masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (51–60)
True LoveFujii Fumiya
This is one of Fumiya Fujii’s signature songs, embodying the image of a cool, taciturn, tough, and stylish man.
It’s crafted as a deep love song with a melody that anyone middle-aged or older will surely have heard, and although the track maintains a low-key vibe, it still leaves a strong impression and sticks in your ears.
Liar! Liar!B’z
This track seizes listeners’ hearts with its overwhelming guitar riffs and high-velocity sound.
Tak Matsumoto’s razor-sharp guitar work and Koshi Inaba’s powerful vocals blend beautifully, and the lyrics—offering a keen perspective on society—are equally compelling.
Released in October 1997 as the lead single from B’z’s ninth album, “SURVIVE,” it reached No.
1 on Oricon’s monthly chart.
It was also featured as the CM song for Perfect TV!’s “MUSIC FREAK TV” and served as the official theme for the NHL’s 1997 Japan Opening Series.
With its aggressive sound and strong message, this song is perfect for moments when you want to fire yourself up or stay true to your convictions.
The Other Side of LoveSakamoto Ryuichi featuring Sister M
This song is striking for its beautiful harmony woven from a translucent singing voice and a refined melody.
Crafted entirely in English lyrics by Ryuichi Sakamoto, it gracefully expresses universal themes that pursue the essence and truth of love.
This miraculous father–daughter collaboration was released as a single in January 1997 and drew attention as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Stalker: A Love Untouchable.” It reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart and achieved an astounding sales figure of approximately 720,000 copies.
This work is a quiet, moving masterpiece in which a tender, heart-piercing vocal blends perfectly with a sound that is both delicate and powerful.
Highly recommended as a gemlike, healing ballad you’ll want to listen to alone on a calm night.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
This was Aqua Timez’s first major-label single.
It also became well-known for being used as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.
Its mid-tempo pace and somewhat wistful atmosphere are part of its charm.
Though it carries a heart-tugging poignancy, the pop, light sound makes it extremely easy to listen to.
Above all, pay attention to the lyrics.
Sung from a relatable, down-to-earth perspective about the sense of distance we all feel with others, the words are timeless and sure to resonate no matter when you listen.
It’s not a song that simply cheers you up or gives you a push—it’s a masterpiece that feels like it stays by your side.
Kiss Of LifeHirai Ken
This is a signature song by Ken Hirai, whose unique, distinctive husky vocals and striking looks have made him popular.
While employing the advanced 2-step rhythm pattern, it creates a sophisticated adult male mood, resulting in a track that sticks in your ears and won’t let go.
bathroom feat. Ren, Maeshima SoshiMAISONdes
MAISONdes is a music project that releases works by changing singers and creators for each track.
Their song “bathroom feat.
Ren, maeshima soshi,” which drew attention through a collaboration with Kao’s “Babu: It’s not just the bath that overflows,” was produced by maeshima soshi, with singer-songwriter Ren on vocals.
The lyrics, which evoke someone lost in thought in the calm space of a bathroom, are likely to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a stylish pop tune with an exquisite urban atmosphere, featuring a memorable guitar sound.
