Top Artists Dominating Japan’s Hot 100 Chart

[ 2025 – above 200 weeks ]

Japan’s music industry, known for its diversity and innovation, has witnessed numerous artists rise to fame. Yet, only a select few have managed to maintain a steady presence on the prestigious Japan Hot 100 chart.

It’s easy to keep track of who is on top of the charts every week. However, the longest presence on the chart tells us the Japanese society preferences and the top artists in the music industry in Japan. This doesn’t mean they are still in the Global chart, but they are sure are trying to bring quality into their industry.

 

Marigold (マリーゴールド)  –  Aimyon  ( あいみょん )     

  355 weeks in chart

“Marigold” is a song inside the Album “Momentary Sixth Sense” by Aimyon, under the Label Warner Music Japan (Warner Bros. Entertainment) , in 2019.

 

Who is Aimyon  ( あいみょん )   ?

Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, made their major debut in November 2016 with “Ikiteitadayona.” They released multiple singles and albums, including “Ai wo Tsutaetai Dattoka” and “Seishun no Excitement.” Their first overseas performance was in June 2018, followed by a sold-out nationwide tour. In 2019, they gained accolades as the “Most Streamed Artist.”

In subsequent years, they released various singles for television dramas and held several tours, including the “AIMYON TOUR 2022.” In 2023, they announced a nationwide hall tour and released singles like “ai no hana” for an NHK morning drama. Upcoming releases include “Rhythm 64” and “I’m Going to See You” for a new drama in 2024, as well as contributions to a 2025 movie soundtrack.

Did you know? In 2019, they won the “Billboard 2019 TOP ARTISTS of the Year” and also ranked first in the “Oricon Annual Streaming Ranking 2019,” making them the “Most Streamed Artist of 2019.”

Official website : https://www.aimyong.net/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aimyonGtter

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aimyong

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimyon36/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVhrypJhw1HxuRV4gX6hoQ

 

 

Lemon –  Kenshi Yonezu ( 米津玄師 )   

  340 weeks in chart

“Lemon” is a song and single by Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, released under the label Sony Music Entertainment Japan on  2018.

 

Who is Kenshi Yonezu ( 米津玄師 )     ?

Born March 10, 1991, in Tokushima Prefecture, also known as Hachi in many released works.

From 2009, he started posting original songs to Nico Nico Douga and released works such as “Matryoshka”, “Panda Hero”, and “Yuinde Kaiite Rasetsu Toku”. In the VOCALOID scene, he has an outstanding track record of opening a presence with addictive rock sound and attracting attention from all over the world, in addition, he also worked on illustrations and videos himself, and released two albums “Hanataba to Suisou” and “OFFICIAL ORANGE” in 2010.

Official website http://reissuerecords.net

Twitter 　https://twitter.com/hachi_08  

OFFICIAL CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/08yakari

 

 

Pretender  –  Official Hige Dandism  ( Official髭男dism  )   

  315 weeks in chart

“Pretender” is a song inside the album “ Traveler”, under the label Pony Canyon Inc , in 2019.

 

Who is Official Hige Dandism  ( Official髭男dism  )     ?

The band was formed in 2012. Their first album was released in 2015 making their debut that same year. In April 2018, he made his major debut with Major 1st Single “No Doubt”.

With music rooted in various genres, including black music, it continues to gain support from all generations.

Official website https://higedan.com/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@official_hige_dandism

Twitter https://twitter.com/officialhige

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialhigedandism/?hl=ja

 

 

High Price Hanako ( 高嶺の花子さん ) –  back number      

310 weeks in chart

The Album “ Love story”, one of the songs being “High Price Hanako”, released in 2014, under the Label A&M Records  (Universal Music Group).

 

Who is back number?

The band, formed in Gunma in 2004 by Iyori Shimizu, has undergone several member changes, stabilizing in 2007. They released their first mini album, “Nogashita Sakana,” in 2009, earning recognition from Tower Records and HMV. Their debut single “Hanabira” reached 45th on the Oricon Weekly Chart, followed by successful releases like “Hanataba” and their first album “Superstar.”

By 2011, their single “Hanataba” topped annual radio airplay charts, and they gained popularity through sold-out tours. Their 2012 singles “Koi,” “Nichijou,” and “Aoi Haru” further established them, leading to a successful concert at Nippon Budokan. In 2014, their album “Love Story” sold over 120,000 copies, and subsequent singles became popular commercial songs.

From 2015 to 2019, they released hit singles, embarked on successful tours, and produced theme songs for films and dramas, culminating in their first best album “Encore.” Their 2017 tour attracted 300,000 attendees, and they continued to release popular music, including “Horizon” during the pandemic.

In 2021, they produced a song for BTS and released several successful singles, including “Kaito” and “Yellow.” Their 2023 album “Humor” marked their return after four years, followed by a sold-out dome tour. Upcoming projects include a new arena tour in 2024 and the release of new singles and theme songs for dramas.

Official website http://backnumber.info/

Twitter https://twitter.com/backnumberstaff

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/back_number…

LINE https://line.me/R/ti/p/@backnumber

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/backnumberc…

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@back_number_o…

Weibo https://weibo.com/backnumberofficial

 

 

 

Blue and Summer( 青と夏 ) –  Mrs.GREEN APPLE     

 287 weeks in chart

The song was released in 2018, as part of the album Attitude released in 2019 under the label Universal Music Japan .Also part of the single, released in 2018, with the same name Blue and Summer( 青と夏 )  that included the Pointillism feat. Sonoko Inoue (  点描の唄 feat.井上苑子 ) .

 

 

 

 

Pointillism feat. Sonoko Inoue (  点描の唄 feat.井上苑子 )      Mrs.GREEN APPLE      

 286 weeks in chart  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inferno ( インフェルノ) –  Mrs.GREEN APPLE    221 weeks in chart

Their song “Inferno” is used as the opening theme for the first season of the anime Fire Force. 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Who is Mrs. GREEN APPLE ?

Mrs. GREEN APPLE is a three-member band, consisting of Motoki Ohmori, Hiloto Wakai, and Ryoka Fujisawa, formed in 2013 and debuted in 2015 with the mini-album ‘Variety’ under EMI Records. They released one original album yearly and held their first nationwide arena tour, ‘Eden’s Garden,’ in 2019. On their 5th anniversary, they released their first best album “5,” reached number one on Oricon charts, and announced a hiatus. After a break, they resumed activities in 2022 with the mini-album “Unity” and contributed to films. In 2023, they celebrated their 10th anniversary with the album ‘Antenna,’ a major arena tour, and won ‘Record of the Year’ for ‘Que Sera Sera.’ Future plans include multiple song releases and a stadium tour in 2024, alongside their participation in record awards. They achieved significant streaming success, with numerous songs surpassing 100 million views. In 2025, they will celebrate their 10th anniversary with various projects, including a best album and live concerts.

Official website: https://mrsgreenapple.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mgaband

https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.GREENAPPLEofficial

 

Dry Flowers (ドライフラワー ) – Yuuri ( 優里 )      235 weeks in chart

 

Who is Yuuri ?

Yuuri, a singer-songwriter from Makuhari, Chiba, gained fame through social media by posting singing videos starting in June 2019. His song “Hide and Seek,” released in December 2019, became a viral hit, leading to his major debut with “Peter Pan” in August 2020.

Key achievements include:

• “Dried Flowers” became a massive success, topping various charts and achieving over 220 million views.
• He set records for streaming, including the fastest to reach 600 million and beyond.
• His first album “Ichi,” released in January 2022, achieved multiple chart-topping positions and included several hit songs.
• His second album “Ni” debuted in March 2023, featuring popular tracks and continued chart success.
• A cover album, “Poetry-80’s,” is set for release in October 2023.

Yuri’s total streams have surpassed 3.9 billion, marking him as a prominent hybrid artist with growing influence.

Official website: https://www.yuuriweb.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuuri__music__official/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@yuuri__channel

Twitter/X : https://x.com/yuuri_official Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yuuri_music_official