Medley of Nostalgic Japanese Pop Hits from the 1990s
We’ve put together a wide-ranging collection of iconic hits from the 1990s!
I’m sure these songs—many you once had on heavy rotation—will bring back memories.
Music has a way of conjuring up scenes from the time you first heard it.
Take a moment to look back on those memories.
And if you were born in the 1990s, why not try finding the hits from your birth year?
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1990s Nostalgic Japanese Pop Hits Medley (11–20)
town/citySOPHIA
Mitsuhiro Matsuoka, a member of SOPHIA who made their major debut in 1995, is actually from Osaka.
He often appears in dramas and the like, but as an artist he handles most of his own music, making him a very talented individual.
RobinsonSpitz
A song that takes me back to my childhood.
I listened to this song during a tough time in elementary school.
It reached out a hand to the me who was anxious about the future.
While listening to it, I felt as if I were invited into a special world, enjoying a happy time that no one could disturb.
That's important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band
Released in 1991, the signature song by DaijiMAN Brothers Band is known as a classic beloved by many.
Written and composed by Toshiyuki Tachikawa, the track is characterized by its strong, message-driven lyrics about what truly matters in life.
It conveys the importance of not giving up and of believing to the very end, even in difficult circumstances.
In 1996, it was featured in a commercial for Fuji Fire and Marine Insurance, and from 2005 it has also been used as the walk-up music for players of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, making it familiar in a variety of settings.
This song is perfect for times when you want to keep looking forward despite hardships or encourage someone important to you.
It’s a track that gives you courage every time you listen.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda
Kazumasa Oda’s smash hit “Love Story wa Totsuzen ni” sold 2.
54 million copies in 1991, making it the year’s top-selling single and placing second on the singles sales ranking for the 1990s.
His big hit still retains its charm today.
My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeEri Hiramatsu
This work is known as one of Eri Hiramatsu’s signature songs.
Released as a single from the album “MY DEAR” in March 1992, it became a major hit.
It portrays the joy and anxieties felt in living together with a loved one, capturing the delicate emotions of a woman.
The lyrics about a woman’s sharp intuition convey deep affection for a lover or husband.
There’s also humor woven in, including a darkly playful line like, “If you ever cheat on me, let’s go together with a bowl of poisoned soup.” It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to reaffirm the love in everyday life or feel the bond with someone special.
Each listen will paint a beautiful scene in your heart.
Romantic FlightKome Kome Club
“Roman Hikō” is the 10th single by Kome Kome Club, released in April 1990.
It was used as the image song for the “JAL STORY Summer Rikyu Campaign” commercial and became a big hit.
With its refreshing feel that makes you want to set off on a trip, it was a perfect match as a commercial song for the airline JAL.
Nostalgic 1990s Japanese Pop Hit Medley (21–30)
The Day Love Was BornMiwa Fujitani, Yoshiaki Ouchi
Released in February 1994, this song marked Miwako Fujitani’s debut single.
It was also used as an insert song in the drama “Sono Uchi Kekkon Suru Kimi e,” resonating with many listeners.
With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Hitoshi Haba, this lavish collaboration produced a melody and lyrics filled with warmth, celebrating a newly blossoming love.
A night for two, lit by candlelight.
Gentle care for one another, and a vow of forever.
Doesn’t it make your heart race as if it were your own story? It’s a perfect song not only for couples to listen to together, but also for times when you want to deepen your feelings for someone special.