[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	Dream a dream no one else is watching.Amane Kanata		Amane Kanata’s graduation single sings of her resolve to chase her dreams.
2	From Me to Youflumpool		Sang straightforwardly about his feelings for her
3	wishsumika		Sumika’s “Negai” is a TV drama theme song that portrays unrequited love.
4	earnest wishmatsumura kanau		Matsumura’s song “Koi Negai” portrays feelings of love
5	wishHirai Dai		Dai Hirai’s “Negai-goto” is a heartwarming love song
6	aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Soubou” is creating a huge buzz as a movie theme song.
7	A wish for my faveKorekore × Senritsu Kanano		Korekore and Kanano Senritsu's fan culture song
8	Shape of a WishTōkai Teiō (CV. Machico)		Uma Musume ending theme powerfully portrays dreams and challenges
9	When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada's classic song, a piano melody that touches the heart
10	wishTerasaki Yuka		Yuka Terasaki’s songs express deep emotions and hope
11	Wish ~To You Back Then~Mirei Touyama		A song that portrays lingering attachment to the past and the courage to move forward
12	From afar, wishing for happinessKuramubon		Warm affection that watches over happiness from afar
13	wishEXILE		A warm song that prays for peace and the future of children
14	Your wish makes the world shine.MISIA		A song featuring MISIA’s warm and captivating vocals
15	My wishYU-KI		I want to live true to myself even as I grow older
16	Wish is Shine On The SeaTRIGGER		TRIGGER's wish-themed song brings hope and courage
17	One day, my wish came true.V6		A magical song that grants V6’s wishes
18	Unwavering WishTamura Naomi		Naomi Tamura’s famous songs are loved by many people.
19	wishUru		Uru’s wish illuminates hearts as a ballad
20	wishnacchan		An encouraging song whose gentle voice of Nacchan resonates in the heart
21	wishKotone		Kotone's song Wish gives hope and courage
22	loveUru		A gem of a song that heals people's hearts with a gentle singing voice
23	Always With MeKimura Yumi		A song that cherishes the connections of life and the present moment
24	Scent of a DreamNogizaka 46		Shiori Kubo’s graduation solo song sings of dreams and determination
25	I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi		Yuming’s classic, a song of protective feelings
26	Every girlToukyou Jihen		Women are beings with a dreaming heart
27	At times like thisVaundy		A warm song about feelings for a loved one
28	A prayer resounding across the skyAqua Timez		Aqua Timez’s moving reunion song
29	No.1Nishino Kana		A Kana Nishino song that sings about feelings swayed by unrequited love
30	Island SongTHE BOOM		Shimauta is a wish for peace and anti-war
31	Reach to the heavensMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya connects past and present with an autumn song using AI
32	hometownarashi		Arashi’s “Furusato” had lyrics added after the earthquake disaster
33	hikariKid Fresino		KID FRESINO’s “hikari” is a requiem for a departed close friend
34	Maybe TomorrowREBECCA		Legendary band reunited, deep vocals
35	HEARTReoNa		A gradient song of the heart toward hope
36	Let’s meet on the far side of the moon.Tōhōshinki		Reinterpreting nostalgic city pop in a modern way
37	Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6		Let's dance in a circle, dreams come true
38	The curtain risesback number		back number movie theme song
39	rainy sceneryrokudenashi		An emotionally rich song that sings of heartache.
40	I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho		Even if it's hard, believe and dance
41	my colorPerfume		A song that expresses Perfume’s diverse colors
42	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyōn-kyon’s classic song, memories of a former lover
43	Adult code of conductDoughnuts Hole		Adult gray-area expression
44	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		I want to become strong and gentle and make you happy.
45	Stellameteora		The VTuber group Meteora’s moving song
46	milkChara		The Courage and Anxiety of Exposing One’s True Self
47	Grown-up’s ParadiseMili		A song that portrays the conflict between a child's heart and adulthood
48	Let’s do itSMAP		Talk to bridge the distance with my partner
49	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		The complex feelings that come from love
50	Start AgainNornis		Two people walking toward the future, a beautiful harmony
51	A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA		A song that prays for peace in the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms
52	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		The feelings behind Yo Hitoto’s signature song “Hanamizuki”
53	my wishAI		Image song for the film “Hanamanma”
54	Message — kotodute —Porunogurafiti		A song by Porno Graffitti imbued with their thoughts on peace
55	Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Yasashii Kiss o Shite” is an easy-to-sing ballad.
56	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
57	rootKing Gnu		The story of King Gnu’s transparency and deep love
58	Go Around The WorldLienel		Lienel’s dreamy, hopeful pop tune
59	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that powerfully portrays the struggles of youth
60	Are you looking at the horizon?STU48		STU48’s new song depicts the feelings of young people pursuing their dreams
61	A happy promise.riria.		A gentle song with the theme of love and promises
62	Something I’ve always wantedHirai Dai		A ballad by Dai Hirai that sings of everyday happiness
63	EurekaHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s self-discovery jazz song
64	tomorrowNoda Megumi		Emi Noda’s new song has been chosen as a TV drama’s theme song
65	WISHNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		Nissy 10th Anniversary Commemorative Song
66	A Sunlit DreamInnā Jānī		A lyrical new song, featuring the violin for the first time, and deeply moving
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	Dream Space TravelSazan Ōrusutāzu		A breezy number that invites you on a space voyage
70	will be fine feat. AnlyGosuperāzu		Gospellers’ heartwarming new song now available for streaming
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