A love song for grown-ups. A romantic tune to listen to at night.

hidden innSUGITA Atsushi

Jun Sugita “Kakure Yado” Music Video

This is a song that portrays a mature love that resonates deeply in the heart.

It tells a poignant story of a man and woman nurturing their love away from prying eyes, sung over a gentle, subdued melody.

Their secret meetings at a hideaway-like inn, and the way their relationship comes to an end while leaving behind painful rumors and lingering regrets, are expressed through lyrics that truly hit home.

Jun Sugita’s tender vocals add even more depth to this wistful world.

Released in September 2024, the song has firmly captured the hearts of enka fans.

It’s a piece I especially recommend to those who have experienced parting from someone dear or who carry a bittersweet love in their hearts.

I love you, I love you, I love youFujihara Sakura

I love you, I love you, I love you

This song is characterized by the gentle, embracing tones of an acoustic guitar and a clear, translucent singing voice.

Written and composed by Masaharu Fukuyama and released in June 2016, it was used as an insert song for the drama “Love Song” and is also included on the album “PLAY.” The lyrics depict confessing feelings of “I love you” after accepting both one’s own and the other person’s past, making it recommended for those struggling with a relationship that crosses an age gap or for anyone suffering because they cannot accept their partner’s past.

Sakura Fujiwara’s delicate vocals are sure to gently resonate with your heart.

Until I fall asleep tonightAbe Mao

Mao Abe – Konya wa Nemuru made (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Mao Abe.

Her song “Konya wa Nemuru made” is a ballad notable for its striking breaks where the performance stops on a dime.

In the A section, these breaks appear repeatedly, making it feel as though the music is expressing a love that has been cut off.

Then, shifting from that mysterious atmosphere, the chorus pours out a heartfelt inability to forget a former lover with a beautiful melody.

In particular, the transition to falsetto in the higher notes is incredibly smooth, and that polished vocal delivery is moving enough to bring you to tears.

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Leave it to the twilightŌsawa Yoshiyuki

Yoshiyuki Osawa / Leave It to the Twilight ~ French Coast

This is a song where Yoshiyuki Ohsawa sings and plays with just one guitar about an adult love in which two people are drawn to each other even though someone else is waiting for them.

Even if it were only for one night, if the two could be alone, it’s the kind of song you’d want to listen to together quietly at night.

It’s a track I’d love to hear live.

A life-sized love songAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “Life-Size Love Song” Music Video

This is a song included on Aqua Timez’s indie album.

It became well-known along with the album’s success, and it conveys the protagonist’s delicate yet powerful feelings—the desire to express the happiness of being in love and the sense of cherishing someone not through straightforward words, but through actions.

Place of LoveLOVE PSYCHEDELICO

Place of Love/LOVE PSYCHEDELICO cover.

The theme song “Place of Love” from the affair-themed film “Hirugao” is crafted as a glamorous adult love song.

Its subtly nostalgic, vintage feel and dark, heavy tone create a moody, mature atmosphere.

It’s a track I’d recommend to women engaged in secret romances.

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video

Mika Nakashima’s ballad “Yuki no Hana,” with its quiet, whisper-like tone, can truly be called a love song for adults.

As we grow older, it often becomes harder to express affection honestly, but the straightforward words “I just love you” sink into the heart like falling snow.