[Songs to Hear on Anniversaries] Love Songs for Couples That Deepen Your Bond

Sweet Memoriesthe shes gone

the shes gone "Sweet Memory" Music Video

This love song paints a sweet world of romance, expressing the mixed emotions of happiness and anxiety that come with falling in love.

It portrays the desire to go along with whatever the person you love wants to do, and a strong yearning to be together anytime, anywhere.

The song was included on the mini-album “DAYS,” released in January 2019.

The music video features model Miyoshi Hashimoto, whose charming presence became a hot topic.

It’s recommended listening for cherishing the small, everyday moments spent with a loved one.

Perfect for special occasions, it’s also an encouraging track for those who find it hard to express their true feelings in daily life.

sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi

Kira Kira / HoneyWorks feat. Hakonowa Lily (TV anime “Is It True You’re Getting Married?” opening theme) [Music Video]

This song depicts everything from the heart-fluttering moment of falling in love to vows of forever, wrapped in a bright and refreshing sound.

Clear, airy vocals intertwine with a positive message to kindle a sure sense of hope in the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2024, it was also used as the opening theme for the anime “Is It True That We’re Getting Married?” and has drawn attention as a track that cheers on the start of new romance.

Packed with the charm of HoneyWorks feat.

Haconiwa Lily, this one song will gently give you a push when you’re unsure about your feelings for someone or when you want to take a step forward in an important relationship.

tears of joyShenelu

SPICY CHOCOLATE – “Happy Tears feat. Che'Nelle & MACO” Music Video

A song that expresses gratitude to those who supported you in tough times, “Ureshi Namida” (Tears of Joy).

It was released digitally in July 2014 and was included on the album “Shibuya Jun’ai Monogatari,” which came out in October of the same year.

Some couples may find themselves arguing on a special anniversary—does that sound familiar? When it’s hard to express your feelings honestly, this song is recommended! Instead of saying “I’m sorry,” why not use this song to say “thank you”?

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Ichiro Fujiyama / In a Blue Suit (Composed by Masao Koga, re-recorded in 1953, Columbia)

A song that lets husbands and wives look back on their younger days: Ichirō Fujiyama’s 1937 release “Aoi Sebiro de” (“In a Blue Suit”).

It’s a poignant track that captures the frustrating feeling of being unable to take that final step on a date with the woman you like, even as your feelings grow stronger and stronger.

For couples who became husband and wife after going through such an awkward, tentative period, it may be a song you can listen to fondly, saying, “We went through that too.” When singing it at karaoke, try picturing your husband’s or wife’s face as you sing.

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Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

A heartwarming masterpiece by Motohiro Hata that expresses deep love and bonds.

The lyrics, which sing of caring for one another and mutual support, are impossible not to relate to.

Released in 2014, it also became a hot topic as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” It’s perfect not only for anniversaries, but also for cherishing simple moments spent with your partner.

Even if you find it hard to express your feelings honestly, this song might help you convey your love.

Is that okay?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is That Alright? 2017 ver. [Official Music Video]

You can totally feel a couple’s happy aura radiating from RADWIMPS’s “Ii n desu ka?” It’s included on their 2006 album RADWIMPS 4 ~Okazu no Gohan~.

The song is packed with the love you have for someone special and the feeling of wanting to stay together from here on out.

It keeps repeating, almost like a full-on humble brag, thoughts like “Is it really okay for me to be this happy, having someone I love this much?” It’s the perfect song to tell someone on an anniversary, “That’s how much I love you!”

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Marcy – Bouquet of Happiness (Official Music Video)

This is a warm, heartfelt song that likens happy moments with a loved one to a bouquet of flowers.

The lyrics penned by Marcy’s vocalist, Ukyo Yoshida, are filled with feelings of affection and gratitude.

Released in October 2022, the track was also chosen as the theme song for a dating reality show.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to honestly say words like “thank you” and “I love you,” which can feel embarrassing to express in everyday life.

Why not listen to it on a special anniversary or during an ordinary moment? It will surely deepen the bond between the two of you.