Nostalgic song medley. Classic Japanese hits and recommended popular songs.

STEADYSPEED

04 STEADY

This is a famous song by SPEED that was used as the theme song for the youth romantic comedy drama “Itazura na Kiss,” starring Aiko Sato and Takashi Kashiwabara.

The chorus line, “Meeting you, the only one in the world, wasn’t fate,” is especially memorable.

Don't give upZARD

Don't Give Up – ZARD (Full)

This is a famous song by ZARD that was used as the theme for the variety drama “Reiko Shiratori de Gozaimasu!” starring Yasuko Matsuyuki and Masato Hagiwara.

It’s also become a familiar tune on the 24-Hour TV charity program ‘Love Saves the Earth.

’ It’s a nostalgic oldie I want to listen to when summer comes.

Erotica SevenSouthern All Stars

Erotica Seven - Southern All Stars [Home Recording]

It’s a song by Southern All Stars that was used as the theme song for the drama “Devil’s Kiss,” which starred Yoshie Okuyama, Eri Fukatsu, and Takako Tokiwa.

With its rock style and catchy vibe, it was one of the nostalgic hits everyone was humming back then, and it’s still frequently sung today.

Sly womanSharam Q

Sharan Q “Sly Woman” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is a representative song by the big band Sharam Q, made up of members like Tsunku, Hatake, Taisei, and Makoto, who scored smash hits in the ’90s.

They also kicked off that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s a nostalgic old favorite known for the line, “Goodbye, arigatou, sayonara.”

I should be able to fly (in the sky).Spitz

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

This is a famous song by Spitz that was used as the theme for the youth drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” which starred Tomoya Nagase from TOKIO, Miki Sakai, Takashi Kashiwabara, and others.

The chorus line, “The season I met you is overflowing in this dream; I’m sure I can even fly freely through the sky now,” was so pleasant to hear.

Between the Sky and YouMiyuki Nakajima

Between the Sky and You - Miyuki Nakajima [cover]

It’s one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs, also used as the theme song for the drama “Ie Naki Ko” (Homeless Child), scripted by master writer Shinji Nojima and starring, among others, Yumi Adachi.

I used to often hum the line: “If it makes you smile, I’ll even become evil.”

LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota

Toshinobu Kubota – LA･LA･LA LOVE SONG with NAOMI CAMPBELL [Official Video Short ver.]

It’s one of Toshinobu Kubota’s famous songs, used as the theme song for the drama “Long Vacation,” which starred former SMAP member Takuya Kimura and Tomoko Yamaguchi, among others.

It’s a nostalgic classic, with the line “Let’s share a sweet kiss that takes our breath away” leaving a strong impression.