[Touching the Heart] Timeless Ballad Masterpieces. A Collection of Unfading Classics and the Latest Songs [2026]

That’s all there is to it.Marushii

Marcy – It’s Just That (Official Music Video)

The passionate love ballad “Tada Sore Dake no Koto ga sa.” This is a song by Marcy that also drew attention as an insert track for the romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~.” The lyrics depict a heartbroken woman looking back on the happy days the two of them spent together.

A key feature is the scattering of words that convey nuances of regret and bravado.

Please enjoy it together with the drama-style music video featuring Rinka Kumada.

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Love storyMarushii

Marcy – Love Story (Official Music Video)

A song by Marcy, a three-piece rock band from Fukuoka with the concept of “a band that sings your memories.” Featured on their first album, Memory, the track’s lyrics trace the memories of a love that has ended, stirring a poignant sense of loss.

The clear, translucent vocals evoke a sentimental mood and at times offer a soothing comfort to a tired heart and body.

It’s a ballad you’ll want to listen to when you’re stressed or need a good cry—one that anyone who’s experienced heartbreak will likely relate to.

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powder snowRemioromen

Remioromen – Powder Snow

A masterpiece that delicately portrays the poignancy of winter.

Though you should be looking up at the same sky nearby, there’s a loneliness in hearts that don’t connect, and yet a pure desire to keep thinking of the other person tightens the chest.

Released in November 2005 and used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears,” the piece reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts.

It was also included on the album “HORIZON” and the best-of album “Remio Best,” and was performed at the 60th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2009.

With lyrics that express a love as beautiful and fleeting as falling snow, and a melody that resonates in the heart, it will gently awaken the bittersweet memories of love that surely everyone has experienced.

In a new cityImai Miki

In a new city

A signature song by Miki Imai, woven with warm words and a gentle melody that stays close during life’s turning points.

It’s a gem-like ballad that closes her August 1990 album “retour.” The calmly flowing melody and Imai’s clear, transparent vocals softly depict the resolve and hope needed to live in a new environment.

When facing major milestones such as moving or changing jobs, this piece will sit close to the listener’s heart and gently give them a push forward.

That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu

That Wonderful Love Once Again ~ 2024 Ver. [Official Promotion Video]

A gem of a folk song, filled with longing and nostalgia in search of a lost love.

It gently embraces shifting emotional distances and reflections on youth gone by.

The warm sonic world woven by the soothing resonance of the acoustic guitar and a refined arrangement beautifully captures the farewells and hoped-for reunions we all encounter in life.

Since its release in May 1971, it has been beloved as a staple for school events and graduation season, and has been widely used as incidental music in dramas and variety shows.

When you want to linger in memories with someone dear, why not immerse yourself in its soul-stirring vocals and poetic world?

youUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada 'Anata'

A song in which Hikaru Utada’s voice, brimming with deep love and tenderness, warmly embraces the listener’s heart.

It begins with a quiet piano melody, and the majestic sound woven by the strings beautifully expresses the depth of feelings for a loved one.

Released digitally in December 2017, this track was written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” and is said to depict a mother’s cherished feelings for her child.

It’s also popular at weddings and makes a perfect gift as a song that conveys heartfelt emotions at moments when you want to deepen your bond with someone you love.

A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada “A Flower of No Particular Color”

Hikaru Utada’s “A Flower of No Color” is a landmark release that came out on February 12, 2024.

As the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kuretakara,” the track adds vivid color to the series and showcases Utada’s artistry in her first drama theme in about 23 years.

Centered on pure love, the lyrics explore the importance of self-trust and the uncertainty of existence, aligning beautifully with the drama’s fantasy love story.

You can feel her evolving expressiveness and musicality as the bittersweet tale of love is delicately wrapped in sound.

The tie-in with the drama also invites a deeper appreciation of the song’s world.

Balancing poignancy and hope, this song is sure to leave a strong impression on many listeners.