Masayoshi Yamazaki’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / Soft Moon

With his gentle singing voice, Masayoshi Yamazaki continues to soothe listeners.

“Yawarakai Tsuki” (“Soft Moon”) features an acoustic guitar that accentuates the song’s beautiful yet sorrowful mood.

The orchestral backing adds a mystical hue to the piece.

If you listen while moon-gazing, you’ll be healed by its unique atmosphere and lyrical world, and tears may well up.

Step into the tender, heartrending world of Yamazaki.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / Tomorrow’s Wind

Wrapped in a gentle, refreshing breeze, “Ashita no Kaze” is perfect for moments like chatting with friends at a campsite or spending a quiet time alone.

It’s a single released in 2000 by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, best known for “One more time, One more chance.” The song begins with the calm resonance of an acoustic guitar and Yamazaki’s humming, and it’s sure to give you a pleasant feeling as if you’re sensing a natural breeze.

With lyrics that encourage a fresh start, it’s also recommended before bedtime.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / Illuminated by Moonlight

The debut single by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, who captivates fans with an unforgettable, striking voice and the versatility to play virtually every instrument.

Released on September 25, 1995, it was used—remarkably for a debut track—as the opening theme for the information program “Sunday Jungle” and as a commercial song for Saison Card International.

Its arrangement, which evokes black music, and its accessible, distinctly J-pop melody already hint at his talent from the very start.

It’s a fresh yet confident number that reaffirms Yamazaki’s exceptional musical sensibilities.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / We Quietly Fade Away

Released in 2004 as Masayoshi Yamazaki’s 17th single.

The song was used in a Kao “Humming 1/3” commercial, with lyrics and music written by Masayoshi Yamazaki.

It’s a ballad that conveys a sense of poignancy, and the limited first edition DVD includes a short film running approximately 30 minutes.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / To the Sky ~Live & Movie ver.~

This is a song written as the theme for the movie “Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016.” Masayoshi Yamazaki’s voice is distinctive and powerful, yet somehow languid and gentle—many people probably feel, “I love it!” It really hits you in the heart, doesn’t it? It makes you want to remember your pure feelings and try living without doing any complicated calculations.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / Fireworks <First Half>

If you want to take a thoughtful look back on the life you’ve led so far, this song might be perfect to listen to.

It’s a work by Masayoshi Yamazaki, a popular singer-songwriter known for hits like “One more time, One more chance,” released in 2010 as his 27th single.

The sound is striking for its airy feel, as if you can sense a cool breeze gently passing by, lighter than the heat of summer.

Try surrendering yourself to the music at a relaxed pace.

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Masayoshi Yamazaki / Heart of Winter

Masayoshi Yamazaki is an artist who really suits the winter season, isn’t he? This song, “Heart of Winter,” is his 24th single, released in 2008, and it was also used in a commercial.

It carries an indescribable nostalgia and a touch of sadness, yet there’s a certain warmth to it—something that lets you relax even as you feel the chill of winter.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to while sipping a warm drink in your room, perfect for a chill, laid-back mood.