Songs women like. Famous and popular Japanese songs.

I feel that songs popular among women tend to place more importance on lyrics compared to songs popular among men.

Many of them are about themes like lovers, family, and the future, and this article has gathered many tracks with strong messages—so I hope you discover a new song here!

Playlist

Songs women like. Famous and popular Japanese songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	ImaginationSPYAIR		The exhilarating pace of Haikyuu's theme song
2	Breathe love into my bodySuperfly		Superfly ranked 12th for the week
3	From our joined handsback number		back number’s 2014 single
4	Girls don’t cry.katahira rina		Rina Katahira 2014 second single popular song
5	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		A single by Masaharu Fukuyama. Theme song for the Zexy commercial. Reached No. 1 on the Oricon chart.
6	Stargazersupittsu		Spitz single song Ainori theme song
7	miracleKobukuro		Kobukuro single, drama theme song
8	Before GoodbyeAAA		AAA's single, Ito-Yokado commercial
9	hana cherieNissy		Nissy “Hana cherie” Released in April 2017
10	A Letter to YouKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s letter is released on Good Letters Day
11	Aphrodite of the WindInagaki Junichi		A song that likened a love of days long past to a goddess
12	Invisible StarNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s single is the theme song for a TV drama
13	Family, even when we’re apartkiiyama shouten		A song by Kiyama Shoten themed around family
14	A-RA-SHIarashi		Arashi’s debut single tops the chart for three consecutive weeks
15	TerminalHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s single-cut songs
16	Flavor Of Life-Ballad Version-Utada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s insert song for Boys Over Flowers
17	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon’s songs are masterpieces that everyone can enjoy.
18	To the Lord of DawnGReeeeN		GReeeeN's drama theme song single
19	Dear daysHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's single, the ending theme for the final chapter of JIN
20	UtopiaB’z		Theme song for B’z “DOCTORS2”
21	I’ll stay true to myself.Shin-yama Shiori		Shiori Niiyama's uplifting songs
22	Love, laugh, be happy, and shed tearsDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s digital-only single
23	PanoramaKanjani∞		Kanjani Eight is doing the Monster Hunter opening
24	Lucky PoolJUDY AND MARY		Top 3 hit song at the time of JUDY AND MARY’s breakup
25	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Yo Hitoto’s post-terror support song
26	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s poignant love song that resonates with the heart
27	I love itŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s “Daisuki” is a captivating song.
28	delicate lipsJenīhai		A classic song that depicts women's emotions. Expressing heartache with lip movements.
29	how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi		A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother
30	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Let's sing Namie Amuro's classic wedding songs
31	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		I want the person I like to get to know me.
32	Love SpiritsChatmonchy		A heart-touching song that sings of a woman's bittersweet feelings.
33	A gentle feelingChara		Chara’s signature song. It expresses a love story.
34	Stop this nightJUJU		A heart-touching ballad by JUJU about unrequited love
35	I long to see you now.MISIA		A poignant song by a woman thinking of someone dear
36	Dazzling GirlSHINee		Healed by SHINee’s gentle songs
37	Her SundaySHISHAMO		The melancholy of a girl who devotes herself to a boyfriend who’s grown cold
38	That GirlStevie Wonder		A masterpiece where love and music converge
39	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A love song celebrating the joy of marriage from a woman’s perspective
40	CHE.R.RYYUI		Singing about the bittersweet ache and heart-fluttering feelings of unrequited love.
41	Christmas songback number		A poignant classic about the pain of a failed confession
42	Unrequited lovemiwa		miwa purely expresses a woman's unrequited love
43	shameless; indecentchanmina		The title track of Chanmina’s “Harenchi” is a bewitching, languid masterpiece.
44	beautiful womanchanmina		A moving song that conveys inner beauty
45	Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse.		A heartrending song that delicately depicts feelings of love
46	Osaka Love Storyyashiki takajin		Love that supports dreams is deep understanding and the overcoming of hardships.
47	a hot womanUrufuruzu		An inspiring song that powerfully sings of a man's spirit.
48	Tear SongOka Midori		Midori Oka, a masterpiece that gently sings of women's loneliness
49	My loverGorin Mayumi		A moving masterpiece whose beautiful lyrics resonate with the heart.
50	Cherry GirlKōda Kumi		A song that highlights Kumi Koda’s coquettish femininity
51	I love you, I love you, I love you.Kōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s emotion-filled love song
52	day by dayYoshida Yamada		A moving masterpiece ballad by Yoshida Yamada
53	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		A passionate love song themed around cherry blossoms
54	Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe		Feminine strength that admires Momoe’s singing voice
55	aloneMayo Okamoto		Mayo Okamoto’s classic song that sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings
56	Winter RivieraMori Shinichi		Parting is sad, but if it ends beautifully, it's wonderful.
57	MHamasaki Ayumi		A signature song by Ayumi Hamasaki that sings of aching feelings for a loved one
58	I like you.Shimizu Shota		A love song filled with Shota Shimizu’s deep feelings
59	Perch Dream LanternKouzai Kaori		A bittersweet love song of the night scene, a promise to meet again
60	lovesicknessAimer		The charm of a singing girl, a voice overflowing with love
61	Merry XmasBoA		A cute song I want a woman to sing
62	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		Wedding classic: a love song cherished for many years
63	Follow MeE-girls		E-girls’ signature song and cute dance
64	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		Every Little Thing song released in 1997
65	fragileEvery Little Thing		A song that sings of a love confession and bittersweet feelings
66	Love SongGO!GO!7188		With emotion, like in GO!GO!7188’s “Koi no Uta.”
67	366 daysHY		A mellow love song resonates with the heart.
68	AM11:00HY		Timeless youth anthem that evokes nostalgic memories
69	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		Songs that make men's hearts flutter when sung by women
70	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		JUJU’s popular songs are compelling for their tenderness and strength.
71	fake girlJY		Drama theme song, a song that pursues cuteness
72	Having someone you likeJY		In times of love, JY’s song “Sukina Hito” resonates in my heart.
73	Kiss me and hold meMISIA		An anthem for girls expressing feelings of love through lyrics
74	A Sunlit RoadORIGINAL LOVE		Grown-up women want to be praised for who they are now.
75	If you call it loveUru		Never lose the precious things you once lost again.
76	EncoreYOASOBI		YOASOBI's ikura's captivating singing voice
77	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s classic, a beautiful love ballad
78	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		It’s a song that portrays a heartrending love, and when a woman sings it...
79	A Song for Youerica		Erica’s “A Song for You” is a wistful confession song.
80	miraclemiwa		A heart-throbbing love song, “Miracle”
81	You know,aimyon		Win over his heart with Aimyon’s “Ano ne”!
82	heartaimyon		Aimyon’s “Heart” passionately expresses a woman’s feelings of love.
83	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		Expressing the hearts of men and women through Aimyon’s songs
84	A Naked Heartaimyon		A heartfelt song that sings of Aimyon’s romantic feelings
85	I can’t stand that cute girl.narumiya		Tips for choosing songs to express feelings of love
86	If you want to make me your girlfriendKoresawa		A heartwarming song by Koresawa that conveys feelings of love
87	Say itYorushika		Gaining attention with Yorushika’s bittersweet, cute songs
88	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		A straightforward love song that captivates with its vocal prowess
89	I want to see you againYashiro Aki		Feelings for the man I broke up with and the complex emotions around them
90	Time of Flowers, Time of LoveMaekawa Kiyoshi		Expressing the joy of love and the feeling of wanting to see someone
91	Woman of the Kiso RoadHarada Yuuri		Parting from my beloved, and the feelings that remain deep
92	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		The poignant feelings of a woman seeking love
93	youUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s poignant lyrics and the power of love
94	White LightAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro, a songstress who sings and dances beautifully
95	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Upbeat love song: "Don't Give Up on Your Dreams"
96	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow” is moving.
97	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s “SEASONS” is a masterpiece.
98	Nyōnin KōyaTagawa Toshi-mi		A signature song by Toshimi Tagawa that depicts heartbreak and resonates with the heart.
99	Starry NightYuka		A moving song that sings of a wistful love under a starry night
100	rainbow-coloredayaka		Ayaka is a leading figure among popular female singers.
101	A Woman’s MorningMikawa Ken’ichi		Provocative lyrics captivate women’s hearts.
102	Heart SakeFuji Ayako		A work that depicts romantic love between men and women and natural emotions
103	DarlingNishino Kana		A love song portraying Kana Nishino’s happiness
104	User ManualNishino Kana		A heartwarming song filled with a woman's affection
105	PopNishino Kana		A heartwarming song by Kana Nishino that supports hardworking women
106	Reason(s) to hold handsNishino Kana		A heartwarming masterpiece that sings of Kana Nishino’s feelings of love
107	The cutest everChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A song that portrays a woman's growth and positive mindset after a heartbreak
108	Osaka ShigureMiyako Harumi		The feelings of a woman who relies on men because of her vulnerability
109	I want to be your lover.Abe Mao		Somehow it feels nostalgic and emotional...
110	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A moving classic that heals troubled youth: a graduation song
111	PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki		Miki Imai’s karaoke hit songs
112	AitaiKato Miria		Women's emotions embedded in Miliyah Kato's love songs
113	MessageInoue Sonoko		An acoustic sound feel and straightforward...
114	balladKetsumeishi		A woman who fell in love even though she had a family of her own…
115	My Room, My Dress Shirt, and MeHiramatsu Eri		Is Eri Hiramatsu’s “Room, White Shirts, and Me” about a man…?
116	bouquetback number		From both perspectives—the boyfriend’s and the girlfriend’s—right before getting married...
117	for a long timeKiroro		On TV shows, many celebrities also go to karaoke and...
118	Pure AsiaPUFFY		The original laid-back-style female vocal duo, PUF…
119	youHY		Their feelings should be connected to each other, but...
120	I like you.Mr.Children		I love you—even if there's nothing more than that simple truth.
121	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Depict everyday sentimentality in concrete words…
122	If there is such a thing as a destined personNishino Kana		Speaking of Kana Nishino, she’s known as the queen of break-up songs…
123	This is my way of life.PUFFY		PUFFY’s signature song, released in October 1996
124	Amazing the WorldSCREEN mode		Ending theme song of Gundam Build Fighters
125	What you gave meKudō Shizuka		Shizuka Kudo 25th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Single
126	Lion HeartSMAP		A popular SMAP song, a masterpiece that conveys a resolve for love.
127	Under the same skyayaka		Ayaka single ranks 4th on Oricon
128	When prayers turn into wordsOnitsuka Chihiro		Ju-on theme song, Chihiro Onitsuka single
129	EGGKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura's single song
130	AlwaysNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s single was used in a commercial.