Masterpieces that sing about women. Recommended popular songs.

I’m sorry…Takahashi Mariko

Megumi Mori: “Gomen ne… (Mariko Takahashi)”

A deeply moving masterpiece by Mariko Takahashi.

It richly portrays aching regret and longing for a lost love.

Amid the intertwining, complex emotions of a man and a woman, it vividly expresses the tragic outcome born from a single mistake.

Released in May 1996, the piece has been cherished by fans for many years.

In March 2023, it was also included in the 50th-anniversary best album “Takahashi Kaiten 50 Shūnen,” attesting to its lasting popularity.

A song that heals the hearts of those who have endured painful relationships and evokes deep empathy.

It helps you accept past mistakes and find the courage to move forward—be sure to listen to this remarkable track at least once.

I want to be lovedYumcha

Yumcha “Aisaretai” [Lyric Video]

Yumcha’s signature song, which has sparked a huge reaction—especially among high school girls.

It’s a bright, energetic pop track that portrays a lovestruck girl doing her best to get the person she likes to notice her.

While she works on improving herself and tries various ways to appeal to them, a bittersweet sense of longing seeps through as her feelings don’t quite reach.

The song captures the inner conflict of wanting to change for someone while trying to maintain confidence in oneself, all from a relatable, down-to-earth perspective.

Released in November 2024, it quickly became a hot topic on social media.

It’s been widely used in TikTok choreography videos and on Instagram, rapidly spreading waves of empathy.

As an uplifting anthem for unrequited love, it brings comfort to many—perfect for those in the midst of a crush or anyone eager to share their feelings with someone special.

Your eyes are 10,000 voltsArisu

Your eyes are 10,000 volts / Takao Horiuchi (Alice)

It sings, in beautiful language, of women as seen through a man’s eyes.

The title may be strikingly bold, but when you’re in love, everything feels larger than life.

They say that “anyone becomes a poet when in love,” and through its lyrics, this song makes you believe those words.

I want to see you againYashiro Aki

This is a song about a woman’s lingering feelings for a man she broke up with.

Judging from the lyrics, he seems like a truly awful guy, but if she still says, “I love him even now,” then in the end he must be a good man in some sense.

It captures the subtle nuances of relationships between men and women.

Time of Flowers, Time of LoveMaekawa Kiyoshi

Time of Flowers, Time of Love

This song expresses a man’s feelings after spending time with the one he loves.

When we’re in love, the moments we share with that person are the happiest, and even after being filled with such happiness, the immediate longing to see them again may seem greedy.

Yet, at the same time, it feels honest and reveals the true nature of love.