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

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

Koresawa “Tobacco” [Music Video]

The cigarettes that the person I loved so much used to like are something I hate.

And yet, even something I hated has come to feel dear to me now… how heartbreaking is that! This is “Tabako” (Cigarettes), a breakup ballad by Koresawa that so many people relate to.

Her sorrowful voice really seeps into a girl’s wounded heart.

After the breakup, she realizes it was a self-centered love, and the regrets—“If only I’d done this back then…”—connect with the chorus and make you cry your eyes out! Be sure to listen to the answer song, “Koibito Shikkaku” (Disqualified as a Lover), too.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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TV Anime “Takao Ameku’s Diagnostic Mystery Casebook” Ending Movie | The Gospellers “will be fine feat. Anly”

This new work from The Gospellers is a heartwarming ballad filled with a message of hope.

Featuring Anly as a guest vocalist, the beautiful vocals woven by their six-part harmony leave a strong impression.

The song celebrates the journey of walking together and the importance of bonds, resonating deeply with listeners.

It has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “Takao Ameku’s Diagnostic Mystery,” airing from January 2025, and it matches the anime’s world perfectly.

It’s an ideal track for those standing at a crossroads in life or wanting to feel the ties with someone special.

Savor this gem of a song, packed with The Gospellers’ 30 years of history.

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The Gospellers “To Eternity” at International Forum 2017/7/9 Short Ver.

Eien ni (Eternally) is a song by the vocal group The Gospellers, released in 2000 as their 14th single.

It stayed on the charts for 44 weeks, becoming a long-running hit.

The track was used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s music program JAPAN COUNTDOWN.

The Gospellers’ signature beautiful harmonies, combined with the sweet lead vocals of Kaoru Kurosawa, shape it into a superb ballad.

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Hamada Takuya

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TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu

TSUNAMI by Southern All Stars — Sales: 3 million copies!! Full …so is it OK? ~Full! Karaoke?~ Cover~ TSUNAMI — Southern All Stars

This is Southern All Stars’ 44th single, released in 2000, a popular song that sold over three million copies.

It dominated the music charts in 2000, but after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, there was a period when it was withheld from broadcast due to its title evoking tsunamis.

Nevertheless, the message in its lyrics remained highly cherished, and it was played as the final song when Onagawa Saigai FM, a temporary disaster-relief radio station, signed off.

It is a masterpiece that expresses the emotion of loving someone.

Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu

Midsummer Fruit Southern All Stars (Midsummer Fruit sung by a woman) COVER by Uru

Bittersweetly singing of a one-night love, “Manatsu no Kajitsu” is a signature masterpiece by Southern All Stars.

Isn’t it a song whose helpless longing anyone can relate to? Its romantic melody brings listeners to tears.

The track is also known for being the theme song of the film Inamura Jane, the first movie directed by Keisuke Kuwata.

Upon its release, it won the Japan Record Award and sold around 850,000 CDs, becoming a song that remains in many people’s memories and hearts.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is a bittersweet ballad by Sharan Q, who were hugely active on the Japanese music scene in the ’90s.

Set to a gentle melody, it looks back on the past, vividly conveying the feelings of a man who, immersed in memories of how even the simplest things used to be fun, can’t bring himself to step into a new romance.

You know how a scent on the wind or a song you happen to hear can suddenly take you back.

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Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

Since their debut in 2003, Sukima Switch have released many songs and led the J-POP scene, and this is one of their signature tracks.

Over a gentle accompaniment featuring piano and strings, Ohashi’s warm vocals resound beautifully.

Listening to a slow song like this really reminds you of the appeal of Ohashi’s expansive, expressive voice.

While the song is sometimes heard as a heartbreak tune, a close reading of the lyrics reveals it’s actually about a long-distance relationship.

It’s a wonderful ballad packed not only with the sadness of being apart, but also with the strong bond and love that keep the two connected.

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Hane Keisuke

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