The Top 5 Japan Pop Songs of 2015

It’s that time of year again! Check out our list of the top 5 Japan pop songs of 2015.

“Nandemonaiya” by Radwimps

“Nandemonaiya” by Radwimps was released in July of 2015 and immediately became a popular hit in Japan. The song is about a young couple in love and the happiness they feel when they are together. The lyrics are very relatable and the melody is catchy, making it a perfect pop song for all ages.

“Nandemonaiya” reached the top spot on the Oricon Daily Singles chart and remained there for nine consecutive weeks. It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

Radwimps is a Japanese rock band that formed in 2001. The band consists of four members: Yojiro Noda (vocals, guitar), Akira Kuwahara (bass), Satoshi Yamaguchi (drums), and Yusuke Takeda (keyboards). Radwimps has released six studio albums, three live albums, and twenty-six singles. Their most recent album, “Anthem”, was released in 2016.

“Sugar” by Maroon 5

“Sugar” by Maroon 5 was one of the top Japan pop songs of 2015. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for six weeks. “Sugar” is a dance-pop song with elements of synth-pop and funk. The song’s lyrics are about a man who is trying to woo a woman by offering her candy and other sweets.

“Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

“Uptown Funk” is a song by English record producer Mark Ronson from his fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015), featuring American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars. The song was released as the album’s lead single on 10 November 2014 in various countries, including Australia, France, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. “Uptown Funk” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 11 January 2015, giving Mars his fourth US number-one single and Ronson his second. The song topped the charts in several other countries including Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

The song has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Uptown Funk” became the ninth best-selling single of all time worldwide with sales of over 14 million copies as of June 2018. In May 2016, “Uptown Funk” was voted by BBC Radio 1 listeners as their favorite number-one song of all time.

The song won two Grammy Awards for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year. It also received three nominations for Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. “Uptown Funk” also won Brit Award for British Single of the Year.

“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran

1. “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran
2. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
3. “Take Me to Church” by Hozier
4. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
5. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor

“Take Me to Church” by Hozier

“Take Me to Church” is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, released as his debut single in 2013. The song was released as a digital download on 13 September 2013, peaking at number two on the Irish Singles Chart and number one in Australia and New Zealand. In 2014, it reached number one in five countries including the US, Canada and Denmark. It has been certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and double platinum by Music Canada. The song became Hozier’s first number-one single in the US on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, as well as his only top 40 appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 to date, peaking at number 32.

The accompanying music video features two men kissing in a churchyard, with Hozier interspersed throughout singing the lyrics to the song. The video went viral on YouTube, receiving over 65 million views within its first week of release; as of January 2018, it has received over 320 million views. It received critical acclaim from music critics; certain reviewers praised its treatment of LGBT themes while others criticised it for its use of Christian imagery to promote gay rights. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, “Take Me to Church” was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Rock Performance.