Famous songs about couples: recommended popular tracks

Things I like about youNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “The Things I Like About You” MV (Short Ver.)

Incorporating an overseas expression of love into the song, she writes good things about the person she likes on a deck of 52 playing cards to convey her feelings.

With this song, she won her first Grand Prize at the 58th Japan Record Awards.

She is explosively popular, especially among teens and people in their twenties, and her appeal also lies in having popular wedding songs like “Darling” and “Torisetsu.”

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video

A pop love song with a spring theme.

aiko is so popular she’s called the queen of love songs.

The track expresses a girl’s feelings as the guy she once admired has become someone who now walks by her side, shoulder to shoulder, and she wishes to be loved by him from here on out as well.

KanadeSukima Suichi

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

When vocalist Ohashi was struggling to decide on a title for the song at the time, he mentioned that he had already decided to name his future child “Kanade,” and that was adopted as the title.

It has become a karaoke staple and has been featured as an ending theme for the film “Rough,” the dramas “Sotsu Uta,” and “Nettō Kōshien,” among others.

PairingOnda Masanori

"Pairing" / Masanori Onda

This is a track released in February 2024 by Masanori Onda, known for his sweet yet heartrending vocals.

The lyrics, filled with powerful feelings for a lover, resonate deeply with listeners.

The line “I love you, you liar” conveys a complex emotion—continuing to love while accepting the other person’s imperfections.

Released on YouTube, the song reached about 136,000 views shortly after its debut and has been generating buzz on social media.

It’s a perfect choice not only for anniversaries but also for everyday moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for your partner.

Listen to it together, and it’s sure to deepen your bond.

A world that sways around youMarushii

Marcy – The world that sways around you (Official Music Video)

A refreshing track by Marcy that captures the exhilaration of traveling with a lover and the unassuming tenderness found in everyday life.

The words woven by vocalist Ukyo Yoshida convey a deep love for “you” that grows despite his clumsiness, along with an earnest wish to stay together forever.

It reminds us that a relationship where you can laugh about little things becomes a warm refuge amid the whirlwind of daily life.

Released in May 2025, the song also serves as the image song for a JTB commercial, and just listening to it fills you with the thrill of travel.

If you listen with the glittering memories you’ve shared with someone special in your heart, it may deepen the bond between the two of you.

A 365-day love story.Sonar Pocket

A 365-Day Love Story

This is a song by Sonar Pocket that gently warms the heart.

It reminds us that the irreplaceable days lovers spend together weave a cherished story one day at a time.

The sentiment expressed by member ko-dai—“Our everyday life together, through good times and bad, is our love story”—is deeply embedded in this work.

Released in October 2011, the track is also included on the album Sonapokeism ③ ~Kimi to no 365-nichi~ (365 Days with You).

It was also loved as the October ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking.” For two people who share mutual feelings, listening to it while holding onto their happy memories will surely deepen their sense of happiness even more.

A perfect pair.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Perfect Two (Lyric Video)

HIRAIDAI’s surf music, marked by its pleasant acoustic sound, shines here.

Released to coincide with the 2025 beach festival “HIRAIDAI presents THE BEACH TRIP 2025,” this track tenderly sings about everyday life with a lover and the beauty in small moments.

Its warm vocals and melodies soothe the listener’s heart.

When you want to spend calm, cherished time with someone special, this song is a perfect fit.