Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks.

LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO

LOVE YOU ONLY/TOKIO guitar cover

It was released in 1994 as TOKIO’s major-label debut single.

With this work, TOKIO achieved the remarkable feat of making their first appearance at the 45th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen just three months and ten days after their debut.

The song was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV network anime “Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai,” and it’s a bright, upbeat love song.

LOVE PHANTOMB’z

B’z / LOVE PHANTOM

It was released in 1995 as B’z’s 18th single.

Serving as the lead single from their eighth album, LOOSE, it was chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s drama The X-Files (Season 1).

The song was a million-seller, and its lyrics are said to have been written with the image of an unusual protagonist’s love—such as Frankenstein or Dracula—in mind.

365 daysMr.Children

Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

This is a gem of a love song that straightforwardly sings about the feelings that grow each day for someone special.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s emotionally rich vocals, along with the warm tones of piano and strings that seep into the heart, gently envelop the listener.

Like a letter filled with a year’s worth of gratitude and love, this work is a quintessential Mr.Children ballad.

Included on the December 2010 album “SENSE,” it has also earned support as a staple at wedding receptions.

If you hear this song—pledging unwavering love—sung at karaoke, women will surely feel a deep sense of reassurance and joy!

HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel Honey Smile Tour

It was released in 1998 as L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s 10th single.

Among L’Arc’s singles, it holds the record for the highest sales and became their first million-selling track.

Used as the CM song for “NTT Personal Kansai” and the ending theme for the TBS program “Super Soccer,” it is one of L’Arc’s signature songs.

I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi

[Official] Hiromi Go “Aitakute Shikatanai” Music Video - In celebration of release on streaming services -

It was released in 1995 as Hiromi Go’s 67th single.

Issued as the third installment of his ballad trilogy, the song was used in an Asahi Life Insurance commercial.

At the 28th Japan Cable Awards, it received the Excellence Award for Cable Music, and it remains one of Hiromi Go’s most popular ballads.

Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Surfin' Johnny (Short ver.)

It was released in 2001 as Keisuke Kuwata’s sixth single.

The song was used as the theme for the Coca-Cola “No Reason” commercial and campaign in which he himself appeared, and it became his first solo single to sell over a million copies.

It’s a refreshing love song that makes you want to head to the beach in summer.

Honestly, I’m sorry.Chekkāzu

Checkers tribute band TOYBOX “Honestly, I’m Sorry”

Released in 1988 as The Checkers’ 17th single.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and it became the last single released during the Shōwa era.

In 2002, Fumiya Fujii self-covered the song, and it was used in a Morinaga Milk Industry “Creeap” commercial in which he appeared.