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[A Gem of a Love Song] Classic and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You're in Love

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Are you in love right now?

There are many shapes of love: “My heart races every day when I’m near the person I like,” “We feel the same, but we can hardly meet,” or “I fell for someone I can never be with…”

In this article, we’re introducing love songs we want you—who are in love—to listen to.

This time, we’ve gathered masterpieces beloved by many listeners, from classic romance staples to the latest buzzworthy tracks.

If you want to listen to a variety of love songs, be sure to check them out!

[Gems of Love Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks You’ll Want to Hear When You’re in Love (141–150)

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video Short ver.]

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

It’s a love song sung with feelings you can’t usually put into words, for someone special.

It was released in 1997 as Kazuyoshi Saito’s 17th single.

The relaxed tempo feels so pleasant.

It was used as the theme song for the animated film “Lu Over the Wall.”

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Hinatazaka46 “Kyun”

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Hinatazaka46’s “Kyun” is a song about a boy who falls in love at first sight with a girl he sees every day.

Released in 2019 as their debut single, it topped both the Oricon and Billboard Japan single charts.

True to its title—a sound effect for the instant you fall in love—the lyrics poignantly capture the sweet-and-sour feelings of unrequited love.

Its rhythmic, danceable sound also seems to mirror the emotions of a crush.

If there’s a girl you want to confess your feelings to, give “Kyun” a listen!

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

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Among the many songs by the hugely popular artist Gen Hoshino, the one you’ll want to listen to when you’re in love is, of course, “Koi”! This song, which sparked a massive craze with the “Koi Dance,” is a love song themed around marriage.

If you’re in love with your wife or husband, or if you hope to marry the person you love in the future, be sure to give it a listen.

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Fireworks MagicAnsako

Asako An – Fireworks Magic [Official Music Video]

Fireworks MagicAnsako

A support song for women in love, sung by Ansako.

In this track, set on the last day of summer vacation, she’s supposed to watch fireworks with her crush—but since everyone else is there too, she can’t quite find the chance to talk to him.

It’s filled with the cute, earnest feelings of a girl with an unrequited crush: “Please notice how I feel,” “Please fall for me.” Summer leaves many women in similar situations, struggling to confess.

If that’s you, give this song a listen!

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Nijiiro – Ayaka (Full)

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Ayaka’s “Nijiiro,” sung by the singer-songwriter herself, is a perfect love song to lift your spirits—especially for anyone hoping to nurture a romance and turn it into marriage.

With lyrics like “The path you believe in and take step by step will continue on,” it beautifully captures the feelings of wanting to spend your whole life with that special someone.

Let this song boost your confidence as you make your move—may a beautiful rainbow called “marriage” someday arc between you and your partner!

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Spot the differenceSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

Spot the differenceSuda Masaki

The presence of a special woman has the power to change your values and way of thinking.

This song portrays feelings for such a woman.

The explosive chorus and the rich, multi-instrument arrangement are so stirring they almost bring you to tears.

Listen closely to Masaki Suda’s candid, straight-from-the-heart vocals.

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TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya

TRUE LOVE / Fumiya Fujii

TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya

This song is the second single released after the disbandment of the former Checkers vocalist.

Sung gently over an acoustic guitar backing, it became Fumiya Fujii’s biggest hit, topping the charts for five consecutive weeks.

It’s a love song about pure romance and is often used at weddings.

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