Famous songs about couples: recommended popular tracks

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

A heartwarming ballad that delicately paints winter scenes, transforming the bittersweet memory of a lost love into a feeling of blessing.

While looking back on a past romance, it carries a positive message about cherishing the love that was shared, resonating through Keisuke Kuwata’s warm, soulful vocals.

Released in October 2001 as his seventh single, this gem won the Gold Prize at the 43rd Japan Record Awards that same year.

Also featured in Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, the song won the hearts of listeners across generations.

It’s the perfect soundtrack for spending unhurried time with someone special in a relaxed lounge, or for quietly gazing at a winter nightscape alone with a glass in hand.

Baby, I love youTEE

TEE – Baby, I Love You

A warm love song by TEE that wraps up the feeling of inviting someone special with the words, “Let’s go on a trip, let’s go see the ocean.” Released in October 2010 and featured on TBS’s music program COUNT DOWN TV as well as in Aoyama Trading’s “Yofuku no Aoyama” commercials, the song gently sings of affection for a loved one over a relaxed rhythm.

The music video features model Mikiko Yano, and the visual beauty crafted by director Takahiro Miki also drew attention.

Beloved as a wedding staple, this track is one you’ll want to hear as it accompanies special moments with someone dear, and warmly resonates with those in love.

bumpyFurui Riho

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It’s a heartwarming love song set to a gentle lo-fi beat.

Released in June 2021, this gem of a ballad expresses earnest feelings while likening the relationship of two people who respect each other’s individuality to puzzle pieces fitting together.

Furui Riho’s soft yet strong vocals wrap you in kindness, giving the piece a warm, comforting feel.

Included on the album “Green Light,” it won the Hokkaido Block Award at the 15th CD Shop Awards 2023.

In 2023, she also provided “Friends” as the theme song for the Hokkaido TV drama Bento-ya-san no Omotenashi (The Bento Shop’s Hospitality).

It’s a perfect track for anyone who admires a relationship where both people acknowledge their differences and are inspired to grow through each other’s presence.

It’s love, right?wacci

wacci 'Koi Daro' Music Video

A work with a strong message that cheerfully supports love.

Brimming with pure romantic feelings, it gently expresses the warmth of thinking about someone special.

A signature song by wacci, this track—included on the album “suits me! suits you!”—was written as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Yan Gotonaki Ichizoku” and released in April 2022 as a digital-only single.

It won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.

A heartwarming love song that fits anniversaries for couples and special moments spent with loved ones.

Even if you find it hard to express your true feelings, this song can help convey them.

To you, beloved just as you areDISH//

DISH// – To You, Whom I Love Just As You Are [Official Video]

An encouraging song whose message—cherishing your true, authentic self—resonates deeply.

Its lyrics speak of loving even the moments when you squint your eyes and look ahead, and when tears fall, and its warm vocals that embrace everyone leave a lasting impression.

Released in September 2021, the track was featured in a commercial for Sunstar’s Ora2 me Aroma Flavor Collection toothpaste.

The lyrics were written by Takumi Kitamura, the vocalist of DISH//, and the composition by Daichi Izumi, the drummer.

It’s a song that accompanies anniversaries with a partner and precious moments spent with someone special.

Because of YouJUJU

Theme song of the Japanese-dubbed version of the movie “Passengers,” ‘Because of You’ (Movie Version)

A heartwarming masterpiece of a love ballad that gently embraces the deep bond between two people.

It delicately portrays how life changes through a fateful encounter and carefully weaves feelings for a loved one.

Released by JUJU in March 2017, this song was written as the theme for the Japanese-dubbed version of the film “Passengers.” In February 2017, it also collaborated with a wedding information website, creating a lyric video that featured memorable photos submitted by fans—an initiative that touched many hearts.

It’s also recommended as BGM to color special moments, such as anniversaries and weddings.

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

This is a gentle love song that softly sings of deep feelings for a loved one and the precious bond born from standing by each other’s side.

Written and composed by GReeeeN and brought to life through Seiji Kameda’s arrangement, this gem of a ballad weaves a story of shared memories with a life partner.

Released in August 2018, it garnered attention as the theme song for the TBS drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” Filled with warm affection, it’s a perfect choice for an anniversary playlist with someone special or as wedding background music.