Recommended ballad songs for women

To the futureKiroro

Kiroro “To the Future” Music Video (Short ver.)

It was released in 1998 as Kiroro’s second single.

It is often sung in middle and high school music classes and at choir competitions, and is also known as a graduation song.

This famous piece conveys a mother’s kindness, gratitude toward one’s mother, and the strength to move forward into the future.

I feel like going home.ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari – I’ve Started Wanting to Go Back

It was released in 2008 as Ikimono-gakari’s ninth single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the Toho-distributed film “Sand Clock,” and its lyrics resonate deeply with people who have left their hometowns and are doing their best.

It’s a warm ballad that gently seeps into the listener’s heart.

Reach for the skyKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki - Reach for the sky

It was released in 2000 as Mai Kuraki’s sixth single.

The song was chosen as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Audrey,” and it drew attention for making her the youngest artist ever to perform a theme song for the series.

As a song often heard on TV in the morning, its refreshing, soothing vocals and melody earned support across all age groups.

Think of meAmuro Namie

Namie Amuro Think Of Me

This is one of her many ballads.

Ever since her debut, Amuro-chan has captured the hearts of viewers and listeners with the same unchanging charm and sweetness, and it makes me feel how quickly time passes.

I want to believe there’s still so much more to come, but thank you for the wonderful songs and dances.

“She kept running without ever stopping”…

would that be the right way to put it?

Ice RainKudō Shizuka

Shizuka Kudo 'Ice Rain' OPV ♪ With Lyrics [HD]

Released in 1994 as Shizuka Kudo’s 23rd single.

The lyrics were written by Kudo herself, depicting small, bittersweet dramas hidden in year-end streets filled with happy people, resulting in a ballad that touches the heart.

It’s also a highly popular song for karaoke.

tomorrowHirahara Ayaka

From Yasashii Jikan to Tomorrow — Ayaka Hirahara

This is an insert song from the drama “Yasashii Jikan” (Tender Time).

Set in a solitary coffee shop amid Hokkaido’s snowy scenery, it tells the story of a father and son carrying the weight of their past.

I watched it in tears many times, feeling as if the aroma of coffee and the gentle song were right beside me.

The sound of the cello and the vocals seep deep into the heart.

DEAR…againHirose Kōmi

Kohmi Hirose / DEAR…again

Released in 1996 as Kōmi Hirose’s eighth single.

Used in an “Alpen” commercial, the song reached No.

7 on the Oricon chart.

Its warm lyrics express a woman’s growing feelings for her long-distance boyfriend at Christmas, making it a relatable song for those in similar situations.