Unrequited love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE 2003 Namie Amuro

Namie Amuro’s biggest hit, produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

Thanks to its romantic lyrics, it’s very often used as background music at wedding receptions, and it’s a perfect, ultra-happy song about mutual love.

It was released in 1997.

RomanceIwasaki Hiromi

Romance

So happy it could make someone jealous! It’s a song bursting with mutual love at maximum.

Released in 1975 as Hiromi Iwasaki’s second single, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

She swept the newcomer awards at various music ceremonies and made her first appearance at the year-end NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1975.

one halfKawamoto Makoto

【MV】Makoto Kawamoto “1/2”

A single released by Makoto Kawamoto in 1997.

Its brisk, youthfully energetic vibe is absolutely cute.

It sold around 800,000 copies, becoming the biggest hit of her career.

A fresh track that’s perfect for early spring.

SUMMER CANDLESAnri

SUMMER CANDLES

A work released in 1988 by singer-songwriter Anri.

It’s a laid-back, relaxing song that movingly expresses the feelings of a woman who realizes that someone truly important to her has been this close all along.

I think it’s a song that will make the performer feel good as well.

ANNIVERSARY ~ Infinitely Calling YouMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – ANNIVERSARY ~Endlessly Calling You~

Yuming has many smart love songs.

This track shines a light on the small happiness of how any ordinary day becomes an anniversary as long as you’re with the one you love.

It’s one of the staple songs for wedding receptions and has also been used for congratulatory melody telegrams.

My boyfriend is left-handed.Asaoka Megumi

Megumi Asaoka: My Boyfriend Is Left-Handed

Megumi Asaoka, who became famous at the time for her “princess hairstyle.” This 1973 release was memorable for its unique choreography where she fluttered her left hand.

It’s the only one of her songs to reach No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

A mutual-love song with a slightly sulky vibe that’s absolutely adorable.

Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing / Shapes Of Love（from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」）

“Shapes Of Love” is Every Little Thing’s sixth single, released in 1997.

It’s not about the pain of unrequited love, but rather about truly enjoying it—a very upbeat, empowering song that lifts your spirits.