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Yuzu’s greatest and most popular songs

We’d like to introduce songs by Yuzu, a classic J-pop artist.

Their music is now heard in a variety of settings, and they’re a very popular act.

As a folk duo that performs with just instruments like acoustic guitar and tambourine plus vocals, many people likely practiced their songs when they first started doing acoustic covers.

It’s said that their unit name, Yuzu, comes from the yuzu sherbet they ate at a staff meal for a part-time job they worked at together.

They have many bright, catchy tunes, and plenty you’ll recognize, making them perfect for karaoke.

Why not try practicing with this playlist?

Yuzu’s classic and popular songs (41–50)

Love burst forth.yuzu

Yuzu “Love, It Popped.” Music Video
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Speaking of Yuzu, their trademark is the two of them playing guitar and singing, but in this song they also take on dancing.

Be sure to check out the dance they perform together during the chorus in the music video.

It feels like a perfect song for a refreshing morning.

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Yuzu, the song “Sumire,” sung by real-life three brothers
Violetyuzu

Sumire by Yuzu, the folk duo that represents Japan.

The violet is a flower that blooms quietly and small, so much so that you might not even notice it blooming there.

It’s a strong flower that no one turns to look at, and even when it’s stepped on, it rises again.

In life, there are many sad and difficult things, but as long as you don’t let the roots of your heart wither, you can stand up again and again—just like a violet that has firmly taken root in the soil.

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Yuzu “Koushi Kondou” Official Audio
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This was a digital-only single by Yuzu, released in August 2020.

Both members of Yuzu are singers whose appealing high-register voices really stand out.

In this song, too, you can enjoy their pleasant high tones riding over a brisk, lively groove right from the start.

Also, the vocal parts intentionally make active use of the pitch-correction effect—popularized by acts like Perfume—to create that so-called “Cher effect” style of sound, which might be another fun aspect of the track.

When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu

Yuzu Live “GO HOME” When the Sunflowers Bloom
When the Sunflowers Bloomyuzu

Starting from street performances and now a household-name act, the folk duo Yuzu.

“When Sunflowers Bloom,” included on their third mini-album themed around summer, Yuzuman no Natsu, stands out for its somewhat nostalgic ensemble with hints of classic kayōkyoku.

Its bittersweet memories of love set against quintessential summer scenery are easy for many listeners to relate to and overlay with their own experiences.

With its refreshing melody, this cool, invigorating pop tune livens up summer—perfect both as background music and as a karaoke pick.

strawberryyuzu

A bright pop number by a well-synced duo.

The lyrics are sprinkled with suggestive lines that make your heart skip a beat, drawing a lot of attention.

The jacket’s back-shot of the older-sister figure turning around was shocking.

It was a strictly limited edition release, including a colored case and a strawberry sticker, and Strawberry TV had an 18+ viewing restriction.

somedayyuzu

A song that probably every J-POP fan knows, right? “Itsuka,” released in 1999, has a powerful appeal that resonates across generations.

At first listen it may seem difficult, but it actually has a relatively singable melody line and is one of Yuzu’s easier songs to try.

It’s especially recommended if high notes aren’t your strong point.

On top of that, the harmony where the two voices intersect is highly satisfying.

You can enjoy it solo, of course, but singing it with friends and harmonizing makes it an even more compelling karaoke song.

Flowersyuzu

It’s a song whose beautiful harmonies resonate in the heart.

Surprise-released in December 2024, this refreshing up-tempo track blends acoustic guitar tones with digital sounds, painting a gentle, flower-inspired world alongside warm vocals.

It was created to further expand on the world of the album “Zukan.” Highly recommended when you want to feel positive.