Love songs. Timeless and popular tracks dedicated to those in love.

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

This song compares two people in love to cherries, and it conveys a very happy feeling.

It’s poppy, cute, and gives a bright impression.

It’s especially popular among girls at karaoke, and with call-and-response sections in the song, it really gets the crowd going.

I love you.Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / I Love You (Short Ver.)

Both the title and the lyrics are straight down the middle—a straightforward song.

Ai Otsuka’s voice is both adorable and punchy, matching perfectly with a track that hits you straight in the heart.

When you like someone, there are probably more people than you’d expect who’ve sung this at karaoke hoping, somehow, their feelings would get through.

I love you, RoombaKawakami Ai

[MV Full Chorus] Ai Kawakami 'Aishite Rumba' [Official]

This song captures the heartbeat of a woman in love, carried on a rumba rhythm.

Sensing that this may be her last romance, it sings of the resolve to stake everything on meeting her destined partner.

Signaling a new chapter for Ai Kawakami, this track is the title song of her single released in March 2024.

It poignantly portrays the joy and anxiety of falling in love, set to a comfortably flowing melody.

Recommended not only for those already in love, but also for anyone who finds themselves wanting to fall in love—this song is sure to give you courage.

Why not listen and let it be the spark that deepens the bond with someone you love?

You are honeydew.Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “You Are Honeydew”

A Hinatazaka46 song that portrays a special someone—sweet like a melon—through a gently embracing melody.

Released in May 2024 as the title track of their 11th single, it’s sung with anticipation for the next step.

Written by Yasushi Akimoto and composed/arranged by Yoichiro Nomura, the piece stands out for its unique expression that likens feelings of love to fruit.

The lyric “It doesn’t matter whether everyone likes it or not—it’s my taste” conveys the preciousness of a crush.

Perfect for those just starting a new romance or experiencing unrequited love, and a great pick for a drive-date soundtrack.

some skiesShibasaki Kou

Kou Shibasaki – Several Skies

With its gentle melody and quiet lyrics, it’s a heartrending breakup song.

Though the singer goes through heartbreak, there’s a resolve to move forward—yet at the same time, the shock of the breakup feels so great it seems to change even the color of the sky.

The repeated cries of “goodbye” in the lyrics make your chest tighten.

How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46: “How many times have I gone back and reread the lyrics of LOVE SONG?”

This is a Sakurazaka46 song that portrays the sleepless emotions of a night spent falling in love.

Many who are in love will likely relate to the protagonist, who keeps rereading the lyrics of a love song.

The lyrics, blending the sweetness and heartache of romance, shine with Yasushi Akimoto’s signature delicate expression.

It was included as a coupling track on the group’s 8th single, “How Old Would You Like to Be Again?”, released in February 2024.

It’s a song that can soothe not only those newly in love but also anyone struggling with matters of the heart.

Listen to it on a sleepless night, and it will surely warm your heart.

Open the doorKanda Sayaka, Tsuda Eiyu

Sayaka Kanda × Eisuke Tsuda / Love Is an Open Door (Frozen) FNS Music Festival Summer 2014 YouTube

It’s a duet sung by a man and a woman, used as an insert song in the movie Frozen.

It has a musical-style feel and is a fun song for couples to sing together.

Many people posted videos on YouTube of themselves singing it as a cover.

I recommend getting into character and singing it.