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