[2026] Japanese music that sings wishes: A collection of J-POP masterpieces

Everyone, no matter the scale, has wishes—ranging from those so important they can shape a life to the small, everyday kind.

There are, of course, countless songs that sing about such natural feelings.

In this article, we’ve compiled classic Japanese songs centered on the theme of “wishes.” Focusing on songs with words like “wish” in the title, we introduce tracks—spanning from recent hits to timeless classics—that take some kind of wish as their theme.

What kind of “wish” does each artist sing about? Check them out while reflecting on your own wishes.

Playlist

[2026] Japanese music that sings wishes: A collection of J-POP masterpieces
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	wishsumika		Sumika’s “Negai” is a TV drama theme song that portrays unrequited love.
2	From Me to Youflumpool		Sang straightforwardly about his feelings for her
3	earnest wishmatsumura kanau		Matsumura’s song “Koi Negai” portrays feelings of love
4	My wishYU-KI		I want to live true to myself even as I grow older
5	A wish for my faveKorekore × Senritsu Kanano		Korekore and Kanano Senritsu's fan culture song
6	When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada's classic song, a piano melody that touches the heart
7	Your wish makes the world shine.MISIA		A song featuring MISIA’s warm and captivating vocals
8	Dream a dream no one else is watching.Amane Kanata		Amane Kanata’s graduation single sings of her resolve to chase her dreams.
9	aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Soubou” is creating a huge buzz as a movie theme song.
10	Shape of a WishTōkai Teiō (CV. Machico)		Uma Musume ending theme powerfully portrays dreams and challenges
11	wishTerasaki Yuka		Yuka Terasaki’s songs express deep emotions and hope
12	Wish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama		A song that portrays lingering attachment to the past and the courage to move forward
13	wishUru		Uru’s wish illuminates hearts as a ballad
14	From afar, wishing for happinessKuramubon		Warm affection that watches over happiness from afar
15	wishEXILE		A warm song that prays for peace and the future of children
16	wishHirai Dai		Dai Hirai’s “Negai-goto” is a heartwarming love song
17	One day, my wish came true.V6		A magical song that grants V6’s wishes
18	Wish is Shine On The SeaTRIGGER		TRIGGER's wish-themed song brings hope and courage
19	wishnacchan		An encouraging song whose gentle voice of Nacchan resonates in the heart
20	wishKotone		Kotone's song Wish gives hope and courage
21	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		Naomi Tamura’s famous songs are loved by many people.
22	Always With MeKimura Yumi		A song that cherishes the connections of life and the present moment
23	Every girlToukyou Jihen		Women are beings with a dreaming heart
24	Island SongTHE BOOM		Shimauta is a wish for peace and anti-war
25	loveUru		A gem of a song that heals people's hearts with a gentle singing voice
26	I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s classic, a song of protective feelings
27	No.1Nishino Kana		A Kana Nishino song that sings about feelings swayed by unrequited love
28	Scent of a DreamNogizaka 46		Shiori Kubo’s graduation solo song sings of dreams and determination
29	hometownarashi		Arashi’s “Furusato” had lyrics added after the earthquake disaster
30	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		I want to become strong and gentle and make you happy.
31	At times like thisVaundy		A warm song about feelings for a loved one
32	Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6		Let's dance in a circle, dreams come true
33	Reach to the heavensMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya connects past and present with an autumn song using AI
34	I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho		Even if it's hard, believe and dance
35	hikariKid Fresino		KID FRESINO’s “hikari” is a requiem for a departed close friend
36	A prayer resounding across the skyAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s moving reunion song
37	milkChara		The Courage and Anxiety of Exposing One’s True Self
38	my colorPerfume		A song that expresses Perfume’s diverse colors
39	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyōn-kyon’s classic song, memories of a former lover
40	Adult code of conductDoughnuts Hole		Adult gray-area expression
41	HEARTReoNa		A gradient song of the heart toward hope
42	The curtain risesback number		back number movie theme song
43	Grown-up’s ParadiseMili		A song that portrays the conflict between a child's heart and adulthood
44	Maybe TomorrowREBECCA		Legendary band reunited, deep vocals
45	Let’s do itSMAP		Talk to bridge the distance with my partner
46	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		The complex feelings that come from love
47	A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA		A song that prays for peace in the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms
48	rainy sceneryrokudenashi		An emotionally rich song that sings of heartache.
49	Let’s meet on the far side of the moon.Tōhōshinki		Reinterpreting nostalgic city pop in a modern way
50	Stellameteora		The VTuber group Meteora’s moving song
51	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		The feelings behind Yo Hitoto’s signature song “Hanamizuki”
52	Start AgainNornis		Two people walking toward the future, a beautiful harmony
53	Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Yasashii Kiss o Shite” is an easy-to-sing ballad.
54	my wishAI		Image song for the film “Hanamanma”
55	What I wish for in the spring-dancing skyFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		A poignant love ballad that, with the arrival of spring, wishes for a future with a beloved
56	rootKing Gnu		The story of King Gnu’s transparency and deep love
57	Go Around The WorldLienel		Lienel’s dreamy, hopeful pop tune
58	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that powerfully portrays the struggles of youth
59	Are you looking at the horizon?STU48		STU48’s new song depicts the feelings of young people pursuing their dreams
60	A happy promise.riria.		A gentle song with the theme of love and promises
61	Something I’ve always wantedHirai Dai		A ballad by Dai Hirai that sings of everyday happiness
62	EurekaHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s self-discovery jazz song
63	tomorrowNoda Megumi		Emi Noda’s new song has been chosen as a TV drama’s theme song
64	WISHNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		Nissy 10th Anniversary Commemorative Song
65	A Sunlit DreamInnā Jānī		A lyrical new song, featuring the violin for the first time, and deeply moving
66	Message — kotodute —Porunogurafiti		A song by Porno Graffitti imbued with their thoughts on peace
67	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		A wish to convey honest feelings to one’s lover
68	Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko		An iconic song that brings hope and courage
69	will be fine feat. AnlyGosuperāzu		Gospellers’ heartwarming new song now available for streaming
70	Dream Space TravelSazan Ōrusutāzu		A breezy number that invites you on a space voyage
71	SunYorushika		Yorushika’s new song questions the transience of life as a film theme song
72	AsterAkito Asu		Akito portrays loneliness and hope on a cosmic stage
73	I’ll wait.amin		Amin’s classic song, a track that sings of a tenacious woman’s heart
74	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		The birth of a signature work: Don’t give up on your dreams
75	Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya		Female friendship that encourages a friend with a broken heart
76	crescent moonayaka		I want to think of my ex-lover far away and look at the same moon
77	Flower SongTOKIO		A cherry blossom song whose vocals by Nagase encourage the heart
78	SUNHoshino Gen		A song that weaves my precious feelings for you