A coming-of-age song that was a hit in the ’90s. A classic and popular track in Japanese music.

Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi

Happy ending

This is a gem of a love song that Eiichi Ohtaki released for the first time in 12 years as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama slot.

Its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics that carefully weave together the feelings of a woman in love harmonize beautifully, propelling the song to a massive hit with 970,000 copies sold since its release in November 1997.

Used in the drama “Love Generation,” the track also became Ohtaki’s first solo entry into the Top 10, showcasing his rich musicality to the fullest.

Portraying a sweet and bittersweet love story, this song is recommended for those harboring feelings for someone special or wishing for a happy future with a loved one.

I love youKawamura Ryuuichi

Ryuichi Kawamura “I love you” MUSIC VIDEO

A heart-stirring ballad woven from a delicate singing voice and profound expressions of love.

Ryuichi Kawamura’s solo debut is a memorable masterpiece whose romantic melody is complemented by imagery evocative of waves breaking on the shore.

Chosen as the ending theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV, the song was released in February 1997 and reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It continues to shine with undimmed brilliance as one of Kawamura’s signature tracks.

This gem of a love song—delivered with his distinctive expressiveness and soaring high notes—will resonate deeply on a nighttime drive when love is in the air or during special moments with someone important.

LOVE IS ALL MUSICKahara Tomomi

Tomomi Kahara – LOVE IS ALL MUSIC (Audio)

A rock ballad produced by Tetsuya Komuro, this gem weaves a beautiful melody with Tomomi Kahala’s translucent vocals.

The lyrics portray a woman’s feelings through the night until dawn, and the deeply expressive singing resonates powerfully with listeners.

Released in July 1997, the piece is set in 6/8 time, conceived as Komuro played the piano, and a mid-song key change further heightens the emotion.

It was also featured as the CM song for Ginza Jewelry Maki’s Estate Twin Jewelry, perfectly matching the brand with its wistful yet romantic atmosphere.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart on nights when you can’t sort out your feelings or during quiet moments spent thinking of someone dear—one we highly recommend you listen to.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Tomorrow, when spring comes

A debut single by Takako Matsu that gently soaks the heart with the tenderness and wistfulness of spring.

Used as the CM song for NTT’s “Wakuwaku New Life Campaign,” it expresses fresh, heartfelt feelings for “you,” who is devoted to baseball.

Upon its release in March 1997, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon charts and was also performed at the 48th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.

With its transparent vocals and lyrical melody, this song stays close to the heart with the arrival of spring, gently encouraging those entering a season of new encounters and farewells.

Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho

Surely more than anyone else in the world

A gem of a love song that sings of the joy and bittersweet ache of romance.

It gently weaves a wish for eternal love with a partner fate has brought together, and its hopes and expectations for a chance reunion resonate deeply.

The collaboration between Miho Nakayama and WANDS drew attention upon its October 1992 release as the theme song for the drama “Someone Loves Her.” It surpassed one million copies sold in just 20 days and topped the Oricon charts for four consecutive weeks.

Depicting a fateful reunion and unchanging love, this track is perfect for moments when you want to reflect on meeting someone special—or when your heart flutters at the start of a new romance.

rainMoritaka Chisato

Ame

A heart-stirring ballad by Chisato Moritaka, where the ache of heartbreak overlaps beautifully with the imagery of rain.

Since its release in September 1990, this song has marked a turning point as she evolved toward a more artist-driven direction.

The delicate vocals weave a tale of unrequited love, vividly portraying the complex emotions of a woman parting from her lover in the rain.

Released by Warner-Pioneer, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It’s the perfect accompaniment for quiet moments—when you want to empathize with the sorrow of love, on a gentle rainy afternoon, or during a nighttime drive to sort out your feelings.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is a wistful ballad that poignantly sings of lingering feelings for a former lover, a classic that gently teaches the preciousness of love.

As the protagonist looks back on memories left behind on a single bed, they realize that a romance once taken for granted was in fact more valuable than jewels, weaving a moving drama.

Released by Sharam Q in October 1994, the song became a major hit, ranking 24th on the year-end charts.

It was also used as the ending theme for the anime D.N.A²: They Were Once a Thing, and included on the album Inferiority Complex.

It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about youthful love while sharing memories with friends.