Masterpieces that sing about women. Recommended popular songs.

snowflowerGodai Natsuko

2.. Natsuko Godai… Snow Flower

It’s a song that portrays “mother = woman.” There are countless songs in which men sing about their love for their mothers, but perhaps there aren’t actually that many where a daughter sings about her mother and expresses her respect for her.

From what we can imagine, it seems to depict a remarkable mother who raised her child on her own.

It paints the image of an earlier generation of women—extremely diligent and hardworking, with no time to enjoy leisure—and likens the daughter’s love for her mother to a beautiful flower.

I love you, I love you, I love you.Kōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / “I Love You, I Love You, I Love You.” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

A smash hit by Koda Kumi, an artist who continues to lead Japan’s music scene with her unforgettable, powerful husky voice and stunning live performances.

It’s a love song that candidly pours out her overflowing feelings for a special man.

Love is…Kato Miria

MILIYAH Kato “Love is…”

A massively popular love song by Miliyah Kato, an artist who continues to lead Japan’s music scene with universally recognized, overwhelming vocal prowess and a distinctive husky voice.

It’s a ballad that straightforwardly expresses a wish for a bright future for a happy couple.

Woman of HakodateKitajima Saburō

Hakodate Woman “Hakodate no Hito” ~ Saburo Kitajima

This is a song that portrays the feelings of a man with an unrequited love for a woman.

Though he burns with longing, he can’t bring himself to confess his feelings on the spot, and the agony he keeps hidden in his heart comes through painfully.

Coupled with the beauty of Hakodate, his hometown, it’s a song that, despite its bright melody, leaves you with a sense of melancholy.

Good -joshi-Sakaguchi Ami

Ami Sakaguchi “Ko-joshi” Music Video

An encouraging song that gently wraps you in a soft, warm voice, depicting love from the perspective of a down-to-earth woman.

Released in July 2017 as her major-label debut single, it was chosen as the ending theme by FM stations across Japan.

As Yumebo Sakaguchi herself says, it “reflects my own experiences,” and the lyrics vividly capture the emotions after a breakup.

It’s a track that gives you the spark to say, “Even after we part, I’m going to keep looking forward and living my life!” Highly recommended for women struggling with love or anyone who wants to cherish their true self.

O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi

Fuyumi Sakamoto – Yozakura O-Shichi

This is a song about unrequited love, told from a woman’s perspective.

Rather than simply expressing what she likes, it directly conveys a blazing, overflowing passion for the man she’s fallen for.

Although “cherry blossoms” are the theme, the song’s image color might be better described as red than cherry blossom pink.

Instead of enka, it features a chic, rock-like melody, and the contrast with the beauty of the Japanese lyrics makes it feel fresh.

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

Ai Otsuka is an artist overwhelmingly supported by women for her cute, approachable singing voice and lyrics that precisely capture the complexities of female emotions.

This hugely popular love song is a classic whose lyrics compare a happy couple to a pair of neighboring cherries, resonating with many people.