Takamako Okamura’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Autumn eveningTakako Okamura29rank/position

Takako Okamura - Autumn Evening - Solo Vocal and Piano (self-accompanied)

A track from the 1987 album “libert?”.

It’s a bittersweet love song that feels like watching a stylish romance film, depicting a poignant love with a man who loves another woman.

Considered a sister piece to “Summer Afternoon” (1986) and “Christmas Night” (released in 1988), it features a refreshing yet slightly melancholy melody that evokes the transition from summer to autumn.

flowery rhetoricTakako Okamura30rank/position

Flowery words - Takako Okamura

A track from the highly acclaimed second album, “Breeze Within Me.” It’s a very intriguing song that seems to embody the early style, which tended strongly toward the relentlessly negative.

No matter how heavy the lyrics, Akiko Okamura delivers them effortlessly over clear, beautiful melodies—this is a quintessential example of her true essence.

I'll see you off.Takako Okamura31rank/position

I'll see you off — Takako Okamura

A track from the second album, “A Breeze Within Me.” From the beat-driven, striking intro, it grabs you right from the start.

It’s a breakup song that feels like watching a scene from a movie, depicting the moment of parting with a lover.

With a catchy melody worthy of being an A-side single, it’s an early masterpiece.

Don't give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura, Aming32rank/position

[Full Lyrics Included] 'Yume o Akiramenai de' by Takako Okamura (by Macro Stereo & Elmon)

I was surprised to see the two members of Aming duetting on “Yume wo Akiramenai de,” but while their solo work is great, this has a pure and truly lovely feel too.

The two of them look effortlessly beautiful in white blouses and jeans, simple yet very elegant.

Being able to grow older like this is just the best, isn’t it?

Last sceneTakako Okamura33rank/position

Last Scene / Okamura Takako

A track from Takako Okamura’s second album, “A Breeze Within Me.” Despite its cute, idol-like up-tempo melody, the strikingly biting lyrics make it a memorable breakup song.

You can’t help but be impressed by how deftly she portrays such a twisted view of love.

Among her many songs, this one stands out with a sharp, spicy presence.

cold rainTakako Okamura34rank/position

Takako Okamura - Cold Rain

The B-side to the solo debut single “Kaze wa Umi kara” (“The Wind Comes from the Sea”).

A dramatic song brimming with passion that depicts a love so intense it borders on madness.

With an easy-to-love, retro ’80s feel, it’s a tune that seems destined to win everyone’s heart.

Its masterful use of chromatic lines keeps the music engaging no matter how many times you listen.

A track that makes you involuntarily marvel at Takako Okamura’s prowess as a melody maker.

A summer afternoonTakako Okamura35rank/position

Takako Okamura “Summer Afternoon” (Official Full ver.)

Akiko Okamura’s fourth single.

A beautiful song whose sunlit summer scenery springs to mind from the very first notes.

It was also used as a TV drama theme.

The protagonist is a woman who can’t quite rejoice in the happy moments with her loved one—a slightly negative-leaning character—making it a cleverly twisted love song characteristic of Okamura.

A classic that represents the early period after her solo debut.