Songs about Tokyo: A Collection of Popular J‑Pop Classics [2025]
The classic J-POP songs that sing of Tokyo’s brilliance are filled with lyrics that resonate and beautiful melodies.
Against the backdrop of the capital’s scenery—Shinjuku’s night view, Shibuya’s scramble crossing, the old-town charm of Asakusa—countless dramas of love, dreams, and longing have been portrayed.
These songs, which at times celebrate solitude and at times hope, continue to be close to many people’s hearts even today.
Don’t you have a song tied to your own memories, too? This time, we’ve researched memorable tracks related to the city of Tokyo and included some of the latest releases, so be sure to check them out.
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Songs about Tokyo: Popular J-POP Classics Compilation [2025] (21–30)
Non Stop To TokyoRIP SLYME
A track brimming with love for Tokyo from RIP SLYME, a group that represents Japan’s hip-hop scene.
It’s included on the Pizzicato Five tribute album released in March 2002.
Set to a comfortable beat, the lyrics vividly capture the atmosphere of Tokyo’s streets.
Seamlessly blending uniquely Japanese culture with hip-hop, the song never gets old no matter how many times you listen.
RIP SLYME’s music has been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, and TOKYO CLASSIC became the first million-selling album in Japanese hip-hop history.
Let this hometown-proud track help you rediscover Tokyo’s charms.
TOKYOSCANDAL
An epic song by SCANDAL that depicts Tokyo’s many faces.
Released in 2009, this work gently yet profoundly questions encounters with strangers and the issues of modern society.
It weaves together the city’s energy and warmth through scenes like the Tokyo Marathon, live music venues, and fleeting friendships with people who pass by.
The question, “Has Japan’s heart become sick?” expresses the illnesses of society and people’s hearts from a child’s perspective.
It’s a masterpiece that sings broadly of Tokyo’s complex allure, from small everyday moments to major social problems.
It’s a recommended track not only for those living in Tokyo, but also for anyone who wants to feel the complexity of city life.
TOKYO LOVETHE BOOM
A captivating track with an exotic vibe.
It name-drops places from around the world while singing a heartfelt love for Tokyo.
Released in 1994, this song has long been cherished as one of THE BOOM’s signature pieces.
Kazufumi Miyazawa’s powerful vocals and the band’s performance weave a distinctive soundscape that leaves a strong impression.
Depicting the bustle of the city and everyday lives while blending in the sweetness of romance, the lyrics are sure to resonate with urban dwellers.
It’s a recommended tune not only for those living in Tokyo, but also for anyone who yearns for the big city.
TOKYO JUNKTHE STREET SLIDERS
Urban rock ’n’ roll where Tokyo’s hustle and dreams collide.
Released by THE STREET SLIDERS in 1988, this track vividly captures the shifting emotions of people living in the city.
Featured on the album “Replays,” it remains one of the band’s signature songs, beloved by many fans.
A staple of their live shows and concerts, it has long drawn rapturous cheers.
Its passionate message of chasing wild, twisted dreams is sure to resonate with you.
Listen to it while walking through the city at night, and you’ll feel Tokyo’s pulse with every step.
TokyoThe Legendary Stardust Cowboy
An album released in 2002 by The Legendary Stardust Cowboy, known as a pioneer of psychobilly.
It’s a work that shines with a freewheeling musicality unconstrained by conventional genres.
His cover of David Bowie’s Space Oddity features a highly original arrangement that departs drastically from the original, highlighting The Legendary Stardust Cowboy’s artistry and eccentricity.
The performance, a blend of chaos and genius, can’t help but astonish listeners.
While grounded in traditional American rock, this album fully showcases his talent for transforming it into something entirely other.
The collection of strange and uniquely captivating tracks conveys his gift for creating music with a singular approach.
JAL to TokyoUnderworld
This track is striking for its dreamlike atmosphere and distinctive rhythm.
Showcasing Underworld’s spirit of experimentation, it sonically expresses the multifaceted nature of Tokyo as a city.
The fragmented lyrics spark the listener’s imagination, evoking the complexity and loneliness of urban life, as well as a sense of hope.
Created as part of the Riverrun Project, it also includes a remix by Paul Woolford.
It’s a piece that will resonate not only with electronic music fans but also with anyone immersed in the bustle of the city.
Perfect for soothing a tired heart or as background music to welcome a new morning.
Die in TOKYOWHITE JAM
WHITE JAM’s music portrays young people struggling between dreams and reality against the backdrop of Tokyo.
Stories woven from the bustle and loneliness of the city, from challenges and setbacks, and from hope resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in October 2016, this track features DOTAMA and conveys the allure and harshness of Tokyo through rap with striking realism.
It showcases the breadth of WHITE JAM’s musicality.
It’s a song we especially want those who long for life in Tokyo and young people chasing their dreams to hear.
You’ll surely see yourself in it and find the courage to keep going.