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.

Playlist

Songs about Tokyo: A Collection of Popular J‑Pop Classics [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	I like you.Mr.Children		The feelings of a man who gazes at the moon in the night sky, lost in thought.
2	Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElephant Kashimashi		A moving song that beautifully depicts cherry blossoms and the scenery of spring
3	Tokyo HymnBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song of loneliness and hope for those who have left their hometown
4	Shibuya RiverKeyakizaka46		A song that sings about Shibuya’s changes and youth
5	I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatmonchy		Cheering Song by Chatmonchy, Soothing Loneliness
6	Ninjari Ban BanKyary Pamyu Pamyu		Danceable music incorporating ninja techniques
7	One-room DiscoPerfume		A spring anthem to soothe the anxieties of a new life
8	Song of Springsong		A heartwarming national song that sings of the arrival of spring
9	The reason is Tokyoglobe		The essence of a moving/poignant composition that portrays Tokyo
10	Love stories happen suddenlyKazumasa Oda		Oda Kazumasa’s classic song, newly appreciated in adulthood
11	Tokyo10cc		The allure of Tokyo as depicted by 10cc and a yearning for Japan
12	TOKYOYUI		A song of courage and hope that reflects YUI's youth
13	The day PARCO disappeared from ShibuyaKeyakizaka46		A song about Shibuya’s transformation and memories of youth
14	TOKYO PISTOLBLANKEY JET CITY		A classic rock song depicting the hustle and loneliness of Tokyo
15	TOKYOBUCK-TICK		A masterpiece that depicts the scenery of cyber Tokyo
16	Tokyo NightYuki Matsumura		A heartwarming classic that portrays the Tokyo nightscape
17	Cherry Blossom10-FEET		Uplifting messages: 10-FEET songs that boost your spirits
18	Tokyo JoeBryan Ferry		A classic song that captures the exotic allure and charm of Tokyo nights
19	TokyoDonna Summer		A song of adventure into a different culture, inspired by experiences in Tokyo
20	Tokyo OklahomaJohn Anderson		A love song that transcends East and West, a melody that connects hearts
21	Tokyo (Official Visualizer) ft. SEKAI NO OWARIOwl City		A graduation song that supports the worries of junior high school students
22	Non Stop To TokyoRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s classic song filled with love for Tokyo
23	TOKYOSCANDAL		A SCANDAL song that depicts the charms of Tokyo
24	TOKYO LOVETHE BOOM		A classic song celebrating Tokyo and urban life
25	TOKYO JUNKTHE STREET SLIDERS		Passionate rock ’n’ roll that colors the streets of Tokyo
26	TokyoThe Legendary Stardust Cowboy		Unique music by pioneers of psychobilly
27	JAL to TokyoUnderworld		An experimental track that portrays Tokyo’s multifaceted nature through sound
28	Die in TOKYOWHITE JAM		A song portraying the dreams and struggles of Tokyo’s youth
29	Akasaka Rainy NightPeregrine falcon		Akasaka in the rain, a poignant song of farewell
30	TokyoKetsumeishi		A cheering song filled with the desire to move to Tokyo
31	Tokyo NightclubFrank Nagai, Kazuko Matsuo		A duo singing adult moods in Tokyo
32	Tokyo RoseAkina Nakamori		The 32nd release from Akina Nakamori: urban and passionate.
33	TOKYOYosui Inoue		Yosui Inoue captures the allure of Tokyo.
34	Tokyo StarMiliyah Kato		Miliyah Kato’s classic that depicts the allure of Tokyo
35	We’re going to Tokyo!Ikuzo Yoshi		A hip-hop track popular among young people, with a distinctive charm
36	Thank youTakuya Ohashi		A song of gratitude to my mother and a resolve to be her support
37	TokyoHirakawachi 1-chome		A classic song that portrays both longing and nostalgia for Tokyo
38	TOKYO GIRLMinako Honda		Minako Honda’s classic song that conveys the allure of the city
39	CAT’S EYEAnri		Anri’s classic depicting urban romance, a theme song of youth
40	Yamanote LineKeyakizaka46		The adolescent struggles of a girl suffering from loneliness
41	Leaning against the cold walls of TokyoKai Band		A powerful song depicting urban loneliness and hope
42	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		A classic song that immerses you in memories of heartbreak on Sakurazaka
43	Tokyo Boogie-WoogieShizuko Kasagi		The Allure of the Postwar Hit Song “Tokyo Boogie-Woogie”
44	12th graderKazuo Funaki		The classic youth anthem “Ue o Muite Arukou”
45	5 o’clock in ShibuyaMasayuki Suzuki		Masayuki Suzuki and Momoko Kikuchi’s classic duet
46	TOKYO DREAMYu Takahashi		A song of a young person who leaves their hometown to chase their dreams
47	Tokyo Teddy BearNeru		A song about a teddy bear that symbolizes emotional scars
48	Tokyo GirlfriendPRINCESS PRINCESS		Depicting Tokyo nights and young love
49	Una Sera di TokyoThe Peanuts		A classic song that portrays Tokyo’s nightscape and the melancholy of its people
50	TOKYO LIFEShikao Suga		A heartwarming classic that portrays everyday life in Tokyo
51	Angels of the CityYin Shun Katsura, Takao Horiuchi		A love song whose two voices resonate in the heart
52	TokyoMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s classic that sings of the joys and loneliness of the city
53	TOKYOShonan no Kaze		A song of Shonan no Kaze’s love and passion for Tokyo
54	Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE		Sing about the heartache and feelings of a long-distance relationship
55	Jungle FeverRIP SLYME		A jungle-style summer song that portrays urban love
56	Tonight is Boogie BackTOKYO No.1 SOUL SET ＋ HALCALI		A commercial song by TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET
57	MONDO PIECEUVERworld		UVERworld’s classic anthem of gratitude and camaraderie
58	Letterback number		A song that permeates with a heart longing for home
59	metropolisCrystal King		Known as a nostalgic classic and a major hit song
60	hometownMorning Musume		A song that sings about memories of Morning Musume.
61	Tokyo StoryRyuichi Sakamoto		Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music reflecting scenes of Tokyo
62	Journey of the HeartTulip		Tulip’s signature song, “Jōkyō no Omoi Uta” (A Song of Feelings About Moving to Tokyo)
63	Tokyoat my own pace		The birth of the folk group “My Pace”
64	Azusa No. 2hunter		A signature song of the Hunters, a love story about leaving the city