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A medley of crowd-pleasing classics. Iconic Japanese songs and recommended popular tracks.

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

Doesn’t your heart feel warm with memories when you listen to a medley of nostalgic J-pop hits? Timeless masterpieces that continue to be loved are filled with special moments etched into our memories.

In this article, we’ve gathered popular Japanese songs that anyone will find themselves humming along to.

From theme songs of TV anime and dramas, to unforgettable tracks once heard on the radio, and timeless classics that still shine today, we present a collection of gems cherished across generations.

A medley of crowd-pleasing classics. Famous Japanese songs and recommended popular tracks (71–80)

The Bride of SetoRumiko Koyanagi

Seto no Hanayome / Sound Travel 2017

Seto no Hanayome Rumiko Koyanagi

In the 1970s, Rumiko Koyanagi sang it and it became a big hit.

As a graduate of the Takarazuka Music School, she had outstanding vocal ability despite being an idol.

Even now, she has an ageless beauty and remarkable singing voice.

She is a true entertainer, still going strong in her career.

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The High-Class Mermaid of the ShoreKyoko Koizumi

Sophisticated Mermaid of the Shore (Kyoko Koizumi) cover ♪ Chinami (Dan Ishida and New Burikko)

Chic Mermaid of the Seashore Kyoko Koizumi

The song with which Kyoko Koizumi topped the Oricon chart for the first time.

She made her debut appearance at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The lyrics were by Yasuharu Kan, and the composition/arrangement by Koji Makaino—a powerhouse hit-making duo of the time.

Kyon Kyon, an eternal idol.

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Love stories happen suddenlyKazumasa Oda

Love Story Suddenly – Kazumasa Oda

Love Story wa Totsuzen ni by Kazumasa Oda

This is one of Kazumasa Oda’s signature songs, used as the theme for the romance drama “Tokyo Love Story,” which starred Yuji Oda, Honami Suzuki, Yosuke Eguchi, and others, and made the phrase “Kanchi” memorable.

It’s a quintessential nostalgic hit from the ’90s with an irresistible sense of melancholy.

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MasqueradeShonentai

Masquerade (A Cappella)

Masquerade Shonentai

It was the debut single of Shonentai, the model honor-student idol group from Johnny’s known for both their singing and dancing, and they even performed at that year’s Kōhaku.

At Kōhaku, Yuzo Kayama mistakenly called the song “Kamen Rider.” It’s a classic oldie with a great, catchy vibe.

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A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyMomoe Yamaguchi

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

A Good Day to Set Out – Momoe Yamaguchi

Even if you’re not from Momoe Yamaguchi’s generation, many people probably know this song.

Although its theme is “departure,” it doesn’t convey a sense of “toward a bright future.” After all, it says “a good day,” yet it’s “with a companion on the road” (i.

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, being taken along).

Shinji Tanimura, who wrote the lyrics, has also remarked that he feels it’s odd for the song to be treated as a celebratory one.

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TOMORROWMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto TOMORROW HD

TOMORROW Mayuo Okamoto

This is a famous song by Mayo Okamoto that was used as the theme song for the family drama “Second Chance,” starring Misako Tanaka, Hidekazu Akai, and Tsuyoshi Domoto.

The phrase “You can grow stronger with every tear” is always wonderful whenever I hear it.

It’s an old favorite that gives me courage.

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loveGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Love Hoshino Gen

The theme song of the drama “We Married as a Job” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which she herself appears.

The ‘Koi Dance’ performed by the cast, including lead actress Yui Aragaki, during the final end credits became a hot topic.

Along with the drama, the song was a massive hit, sparking a Koi Dance boom.

It’s likely that many people danced the Koi Dance at year-end parties in 2016.

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