Takamako Okamura’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

The night the moon criedTakako Okamura22rank/position

Takako Okamura “The Night the Moon Cried”

A track from the album “libert?”.

It’s an up-tempo, breezy tune, but inside it’s still a heartbreaking love song that makes your chest ache.

The catchy, kayōkyoku-style melody feels familiar.

Perhaps thanks to its lively groove, it used to be known as a song often performed live.

Eternal Sunlight Through the TreesTakako Okamura23rank/position

Takako Okamura “Eternal Sunlight Through the Trees” (Official Full ver.)

Included on the 2000 album “Reborn.” Born in 1962.

A singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture.

Its gentle, tender melody line is soothing to the ear, and her clear voice flows through it—an utterly calming track to listen to.

Winter StoryTakako Okamura24rank/position

Takako Okamura “Winter Story” (Official Full ver.) Takako Okamura

Akiko Okamura’s winter classic “Winter Story,” released in 1996.

It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s program “Kinkin no Tokoton Kōkishin,” and was also included on the album “BRAND-NEW.” Its lively arrangement and heartwarming lyrics are especially appealing.

The song portrays lovers in a snowy winter town, conveying feelings beyond words through the warmth of their hands.

Try singing it while emulating Okamura’s clear, translucent vocals, and let yourself sink into a nostalgic mood.

Forever RomanceTakako Okamura25rank/position

Takako Okamura Forever Romance by koming

This is a single by Takako Okamura released in June 1993, which reached a peak position of 13 on the Oricon charts.

It was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s broadcast of the “Crown Prince and Masako’s Wedding Special.” Note that the album version has a slightly longer final chorus.

Don't give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura26rank/position

Don't give up on your dreams

It’s one of Takako Okamura’s signature songs and is also famous as a graduation song.

Because of the lyrics, it’s often interpreted as a cheer song or a graduation song, but she actually wrote it intending it to be a heartbreak song.

It’s a song that offers warmth to those who are facing graduation while feeling down after a breakup.

Tomorrow's happinessTakako Okamura27rank/position

Tomorrow’s Happiness / Takako Okamura

It was Takako Okamura’s 25th single, released in 1997.

Like the taste of Calpis, it’s a pop tune featuring her clear, resonant vocals.

Around the time of this release, Okamura was pregnant, and she suspended her musical activities after this work.

PrayerTakako Okamura28rank/position

Takako Okamura - Prayer

Takako Okamura is a singer-songwriter born in 1962 from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture.

She is a member of Amin, who made their record debut in 1982 with “Matsu wa” and gained great popularity.

“Inori” (Prayer) was written and composed by Takako Okamura herself.