Love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits

Are you in love right now?

This time, we’re introducing popular sweet-and-bittersweet love songs for women in their 40s.

Even if you already have a partner, try listening and reminiscing about the old days.

Memories from when you first met, those love-dovey dates.

Being able to look back on happy memories is a blessing, isn’t it?

Of course, you can listen alone to lift your spirits, and if you sing them at karaoke with friends your age, it’s sure to be a hit.

From the songs of our youth to the latest tracks—be sure to give them a listen.

Playlist

Love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s romantic rock ballad
2	Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE GReeeeN		A moving love song by MISIA and HIDE.
3	Being just friends is fine.Takahashi Yumiko		The idol Yumiko Takahashi’s classic song, Memories of Love
4	If you call it loveUru		Gentle melodies and a voice that resonates with the heart
5	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		A heartrending winter love song, a classic by Mika Nakashima
6	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		Representative music of the bubble era, singing of courage and hope
7	ClassicJUDY AND MARY		A masterpiece that sings of a bittersweet love, emotions that resonate with the heart
8	There will be love there – A Place with Lovethe brilliant green		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, a wistful melody of love
9	Flower of loveaimyon		“Ranman” theme song, a song of love and hope
10	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		A popular single by aiko that depicts cherry blossoms and young love
11	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A masterpiece that portrays a heartrending love, a touching, classic ballad that resonates with the heart.
12	Merry XmasBoA		Pure love and moving emotions in Christmas songs
13	They are lovers.Moritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s theme song sings about the honest feelings of love.
14	ZUTTOMariko Nagai		A bittersweet love song, a classic by Mariko Nagai
15	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		It became a big hit as a ski commercial jingle.
16	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song
17	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		I WiSH’s debut song “Ainori” became a big hit.
18	Hurry up.Kyūhō Ruriko		The appeal of Rumiko Kubo’s signature song “Haya kushite yo (Hurry Up)”
19	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		A signature song written in the wake of 9/11
20	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s signature song—an epic and beautiful masterpiece
21	My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi		A song that gained popularity as the tune in a digital camera commercial
22	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		Hirai Dai's song that sings of fateful encounters and love
23	BELIEVEMISIA		MISIA’s classic song “BELIEVE” is characterized by its high notes.
24	Love againglobe		globe, emblematic of the 1990s, an adult love song
25	PRIDEImai Miki		Miki Imai’s smash hit song “Pride”
26	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A classic summer tune, an emotional song by BONNIE PINK
27	A gentle feelingChara		A classic hit song that became hugely popular as a Shiseido commercial tune
28	For the momentEvery Little Thing		First-ever Oricon No. 1 achieved with a Morinaga commercial song
29	Junior SweetChara		Chara’s captivating music and the depth of her lyrics
30	She and TIP ON DUOImai Miki		Miki Imai’s classic song: lightly overcoming a broken heart
31	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		My Little Lover’s classic songs are easy to sing.
32	for a long timeKiroro		Song of Youth hits a million!
33	My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi		A quintessential Christmas song, a masterpiece by Yuming
34	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Theme song of a popular drama hits No. 1 for three consecutive weeks
35	DEPARTURESglobe		A winter love song, globe’s big hit
36	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming classic that conveys love and gratitude
37	Things that have formShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki's moving ballad resonates with the heart.
38	Together…MAX		MAX’s popular ballad, a classic that ranks second in sales
39	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon’s “Marigold” is a masterpiece.
40	Song of LoveKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda’s heartrending love song resonates with the heart.
41	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s poignant romantic ballad masterpiece
42	Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho		A smash-hit ballad by Miho Nakayama and WANDS
43	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic hits are still going strong in the Reiwa era and are popular for karaoke.
44	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		A classic song that depicts youthful love through the four seasons.
45	romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s signature song, a heartrending love ballad
46	I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki		A woman's bittersweet feelings as she changes herself for love
47	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainImai Miki		Miki Imai's famous song, composed by KAN
48	366 daysHY		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
49	AutomaticUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru’s debut song expresses the complexities of love.
50	spoiled childOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s third single, a hit song
51	First LoveUtada Hikaru		A youthful love song by Hikaru Utada that portrays the feeling of being unable to forget one’s first love
52	Moon DropsRUI		A bittersweet love ballad likened to the moonlight, a smash hit
53	Slow motionNakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s debut song depicting the anticipation of love on the beach
54	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A song where an encounter with love makes the heart shine
55	LOVE 2000hitomi		A famous song that sings of love and hope for a new century, stirring deep emotion.
56	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A song by Omoinotake about a long-distance relationship
57	Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko		A smash hit song that portrays Kyoko Koizumi’s earnest feelings
58	Love so sweetarashi		A classic hit by Arashi, a youthful song that gently sings of romantic feelings
59	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		A smash hit by DREAMS COME TRUE
60	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s classic song that sings of youthful memories
61	StoryAI		A heartwarming classic that sings of love for someone special