The Top 40 J-POP songs - Week 01 of 2026 – Only Hits Japan Charts

This week on the J-Pop chart, Kenshi Yonezu maintains his position at the top with "IRIS OUT," marking six consecutive weeks at No. 1. Meanwhile, AiNA THE END climbs to second place with "革命道中 - On The Way," nudging down XG's "GALA" to No. 3. The chart sees minimal movement among the top four, with Ado's "MAGIC" holding steady at No. 4.

Notable among this week's shifts, Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada's "JANE DOE" ascends from No. 8 to No. 5, marking an impressive leap within the top ten. A fresh entry grabs attention at No. 6 with "Sailor, Sail On" by ATARASHII GAKKO! Meanwhile, Eve's "Underdog" and HANA's "NON STOP" experience slight declines, now positioned at Nos. 7 and 8, respectively.

Moving to the upper mid-chart, YOASOBI's "劇上" rises from No. 12 to No. 10, while ELLEGARDEN's "カーマイン" rockets from No. 27 to No. 17, showcasing significant upward trajectories. There's a newcomer at No. 23—XG returns with their latest track "4 SEASONS," while XG's "MILLION PLACES" also enjoys a rise from No. 36 to No. 29. In a week of several re-entries, SPITZ with "Protect the Light" returns to the chart at No. 31, while Ado's "ROCKSTAR" and "Show" re-enter at Nos. 36 and 38, respectively. As these tracks resurface, they reflect the dynamic shifts typical in the J-Pop scene, constantly keeping fans and chart-watchers on their toes.