Love songs that were hits in the 2000s. Classic and popular Japanese songs.
We’ve put together a collection of love songs that were hits in the 2000s.
When you think of hit songs from the 2000s, what tracks come to mind?
For those who spent their youth in that era, you might recall so many classics that it’s hard to choose just one.
This isn’t a list of every song that charted between 2000 and 2009, but we’re highlighting beloved love songs that almost everyone has heard at least once—timeless favorites that are still cherished as staples of romance today.
If you’re feeling nostalgic for those days, be sure to give them a listen!
Playlist
| Love songs that were hits in the 2000s. Classic and popular Japanese songs. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | fragileEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | Love feelings depicted in the theme song of a popular romance reality show |
| 2 | CHE.R.RYYUI | play_arrow | YUI’s lively, bittersweet love song |
| 3 | Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru | play_arrow | Anxiety and conflict in love, hidden feelings |
| 4 | crescent moonayaka | play_arrow | The moving story of Mikazuki, a portrayal of a long-distance romance |
| 5 | Love SongGReeeeN | play_arrow | GReeeeN’s smash hit song “Ai Uta,” a love song. |
| 6 | EverythingMISIA | play_arrow | A love song that devotes everything, a smash hit |
| 7 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Snow Flower, a heartrending love song that melts the cold |
| 8 | Two Red Starskinmokusei | play_arrow | A song of two people passing through the city at dawn |
| 9 | Lion HeartSMAP | play_arrow | A masterpiece by SMAP that portrays the vast love of a man. |
| 10 | planetariumOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | A song that expresses the aching feelings for a lover far away |
| 11 | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | HY’s “366 Days” expresses the feelings of a broken heart. |
| 12 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly | play_arrow | A bouquet song filled with love and gratitude |
| 13 | Moon DropsRUI | play_arrow | Theme song of the movie 'I Want to See You', a bittersweet love song |
| 14 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Spring love song, a famous hit by Masaharu Fukuyama |
| 15 | MiracleGReeeeN | play_arrow | A classic song that turned feelings for a beloved person into music |
| 16 | Just… I want to see youEXILE | play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly sings of longing for someone you can’t meet |
| 17 | Love so sweetarashi | play_arrow | A classic hit by Arashi, a youthful song that sings of romantic feelings |
| 18 | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | Whiteberry’s classic that colors our summer memories |
| 19 | See you tomorrow.Every Little Thing | play_arrow | A gentle love song played on an acoustic guitar |
| 20 | love letterEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece: a gentle ballad that soothes the heart |
| 21 | AitaiKato Miria | play_arrow | A song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 22 | Song of LoveEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | A ballad with a gentle melody that resonates in the heart |
| 23 | boyfriendaiko | play_arrow | The appeal of aiko’s signature song “Boyfriend” |
| 24 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a cherished person |
| 25 | Things that have formShibasaki Kou | play_arrow | Love is watching over from afar and praying. |
| 26 | Fuyu LoveJuliet | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of winter’s loneliness and longing for love |
| 27 | Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki | play_arrow | Yuki Koyanagi's powerful love song |
| 28 | spoiled childOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a maiden’s heart that can’t be honest |
| 29 | I like you.Shimizu Shota | play_arrow | A bittersweet cell phone love song |
| 30 | Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | The exhilaration of a long-distance relationship and the anticipation of reunion |
| 31 | I was searching for you ~New Jersey United~CHEMISTRY | play_arrow | A song that expresses a strong yearning for and joy about marriage |
| 32 | Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya | play_arrow | Aya Matsuura’s peach-colored love song |
| 33 | No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single |
| 34 | KISS OF LIFEHirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s mature love song, great for karaoke |
| 35 | FlowerORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | Meeting is a miracle, and a hope to live together with you. |
| 36 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | A song that lightheartedly sings about straightforward love |
| 37 | DarlingV6 | play_arrow | Discover diverse expressions of love with “Darling” |
| 38 | Moon DropsRUI (Shibasaki Kou) | play_arrow | Ko Shibasaki’s movie theme song is a long-running hit. |
| 39 | sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo | play_arrow | Hitoto Yo’s debut song, a masterpiece that portrays emotion |
| 40 | I like you.Mr.Children | play_arrow | A masterpiece that pours sincere feelings into words |
| 41 | StoryAI | play_arrow | An AI-crafted love song that celebrates the strength of girls |
| 42 | Love Dance SiteMōningu Musume. | play_arrow | The captivating lyrics and emotions of Sexy Beam |
| 43 | secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE | play_arrow | Nostalgic youth love songs to listen to in the summer |
| 44 | cherry blossomKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece themed around cherry blossoms, depicting memory and a sense of loss |
| 45 | sparklingaiko | play_arrow | The heartrending feelings of a woman who keeps waiting for love |
| 46 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s classic: a girl’s pure feelings |
| 47 | cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of spring cherry blossoms and love |
| 48 | SaudadePorunogurafiti | play_arrow | A bittersweet song about a breakup sung from a woman's perspective |
| 49 | CHU-LIPOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka's pop love song |
| 50 | Candy RainKubota Toshinobu | play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s mature R&B love song |
| 51 | LALALA feat. Wakadanna (Shonan no Kaze)Kato Miria | play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece dedicated to Miliyah Kato’s beloved dog |
| 52 | Lifetime RespectMiki Dōsan | play_arrow | A passionate love song by Dohzi-T (Miki Dōzan) |
| 53 | Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose words of gratitude heighten the sense of poignancy |
| 54 | powder snowRemioromen | play_arrow | A distant love, the loneliness reflected in powdery snow |
| 55 | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A heartrending love ballad, a masterpiece by Keisuke Kuwata |
| 56 | One Lovearashi | play_arrow | A moving song filled with a stormy vow of love |
| 57 | Bud of LoveKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Koda Kumi’s theme song, a voice singing pure love |
| 58 | Because it makes me want to see youNishino Kana | play_arrow | A signature song by Kana Nishino that depicts the pain of heartbreak. |
| 59 | Lovin’ LifeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | A classic by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, an ode to everyday happiness |
| 60 | I’m Here feat. Thelma AoyamaSoulJa | play_arrow | A poignant long-distance love song that stirs the heart |
| 61 | FLYING EASY LOVING CRAZYKubota Toshinobu feat. MISIA | play_arrow | A duet song by Toshinobu Kubota and MISIA |
| 62 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo | play_arrow | A masterpiece imbued with Yo Hitoto’s prayer for peace |
| 63 | GibbsShiina Ringo | play_arrow | Shiina Ringo’s heartrending love song, a longing for eternity |
| 64 | sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children | play_arrow | A moving ballad that depicts meetings and partings |
| 65 | Love is…Kato Miria | play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 66 | Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria | play_arrow | A song of love wavering between true feelings and a public facade |
| 67 | Close your eyesHirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai's soul-stirring love song |
| 68 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme | play_arrow | A hip-hop track that portrays the changing seasons |
| 69 | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic about love and courage uplifts the heart. |
| 70 | SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | A classic ballad that portrays the seasons of life |
| 71 | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta | play_arrow | A sweet male-female duet resonates in the heart. |
| 72 | I wonderDa-iCE | play_arrow | Da-iCE song becomes a drama theme song with a romance theme |
| 73 | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa | play_arrow | A song that sings of deep love from a woman's perspective |
| 74 | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma | play_arrow | A hit song that sings about the feelings in a long-distance relationship |
| 75 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | A moving song that depicts love and bonds |
| 76 | SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada: A poignant cherry blossom tale of heartbreak |
| 77 | If I Fall in LoveKurisutaru Kei | play_arrow | A popular song that sings about the pure feelings of first love |
| 78 | youKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Expressing love for a distant lover in Kumi Koda’s ballad |
| 79 | Lovers AgainEXILE | play_arrow | Recovering from heartbreak and stepping into a new love |


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