Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks.
No matter how old you are, being in love is always something wonderful, isn’t it?
Many men in their 40s probably had bittersweet romances in their youth and drew strength from countless love songs.
In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of nostalgic Japanese love songs popular among men in their 40s—tunes that bring back memories of those days.
Listening to these songs while recalling the feelings and moments from back then can be a great way to unwind and refresh yourself.
Be sure to check them out!
Playlist
| Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Get Along Together -Because I Want to Give You My Love-Yamane Yasuhiro |  play_arrow | Yasuhiro Yamane’s signature song “Ai o Shinjite” |
| 2east | Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children |  play_arrow | The signature ballad from Mr.Children’s biggest hit |
| 3east | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | DEEN's famous ballad, a big hit song |
| 4east | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic filled with gratitude and love |
| 5east | My LifeMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children classic hit that portrays life-sized, everyday struggles |
| 6east | windKobukuro |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad depicting a springtime farewell, a masterpiece by Kobukuro. |
| 7east | Summer Days of 1993class |  play_arrow | A bittersweet summer love song of youth, a memorable classic |
| 8east | You are freeCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | CHAGE and ASKA, a masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 9east | GLORIAZIGGY |  play_arrow | ZIGGY’s classic “Kokoro,” an iconic anthem of youth |
| 10east | TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | The theme song of “Asunaro Hakusho,” a million-selling track |
| 11east | Last SongGACKT |  play_arrow | A GACKT ballad that moves from snowy silence to passion |
| 12east | I wanted to kiss you again.B’z |  play_arrow | From summer to winter, B’z’s poignant love song |
| 13east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's moving romantic ballad |
| 14east | IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic song about the pain of heartbreak |
| 15east | I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s iconic youth anthem: the brilliance of youth and love |
| 16east | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s hit song “Fight” became a massive hit with a script by Nojima. |
| 17east | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Theme song of Tokyo Love Story, youthful feelings |
| 18east | Love will winKAN |  play_arrow | A powerful love anthem that helps you overcome difficulties |
| 19east | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting youthful romance, sweet and bittersweet memories that resonate in the heart |
| 20east | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s classic, a song of love and youth |
| 21east | Forever LoveX JAPAN |  play_arrow | A classic by X JAPAN, a magnificent and heart-stirring song |
| 22east | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern’s classic: feelings on love and society |
| 23east | The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet heartbreak, a masterpiece by Yasushi Nakanishi |
| 24east | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Makihara Noriyuki’s classic that sings of the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment |
| 25east | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A love song of youth, a heart-touching masterpiece by Mr.Children |
| 26east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of a broken heart. |
| 27east | I for YouLUNA SEA |  play_arrow | A signature song by LUNASEA, a classic that sings about the meaning of love |
| 28east | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | A popular song by Ulfuls that sings of gratitude and joy |
| 29east | LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO |  play_arrow | TOKIO’s debut single that made its first appearance at Kōhaku after three months |
| 30east | LOVE PHANTOMB’z |  play_arrow | Explanation of B’z’s popular single “Mienai Chikara” |
| 31east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A timeless ballad singing of love for someone special |
| 32east | HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | L'Arc-en-Ciel's smash hit album “TRUE” reaches one million sales |
| 33east | I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi |  play_arrow | Hiromi Go's hit song, the third installment in his ballad trilogy |
| 34east | Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s summer hit, a million seller |
| 35east | Honestly, I’m sorry.Chekkāzu |  play_arrow | The last hit of the Shōwa era, The Checkers |
| 36east | Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai's song that sings of fateful encounters and love |
| 37east | StrongerEXILE |  play_arrow | Umizaru theme song, EXILE’s moving song |
| 38east | loverSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | Masayuki Suzuki’s signature song, a single released in 1993 |
| 39east | Anxious LipsT-BOLAN |  play_arrow | T-BOLAN, a classic song about clumsy love |
| 40east | If only I had held you tighterWANDS |  play_arrow | A classic that gently sings of love, a voice that resonates with the heart. |
| 41east | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800's “Anata ni” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing. |
| 42east | Until My Babe-kun falls asleepSha ran Q |  play_arrow | Ballads by Sharam Q that are easy to sing and recommended |
| 43east | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Porno Graffitti has a narrow vocal range. |
| 44east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that looks back on youth and faces forward |
| 45east | Embracing SummerTUBE |  play_arrow | TUBE’s summer hit tops as the No. 1 commercial jingle |
| 46east | HELLOFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Theme song of “The Best Unrequited Love,” a million-selling track |
| 47east | Let’s trade kisses instead of talking about love.WANDS |  | WANDS’ biggest hit, famous as a commercial jingle |
| 48east | I want you so badlyZYYG |  play_arrow | A big hit as the song for a Suntory commercial |
| 49east | Together foreverKobukuro |  play_arrow | A beloved love song by Kobukuro, a classic favorite at weddings |
| 50east | LOVE RAIN ~Rain of Love~Kubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s getsu-kyu (Monday 9 p.m.) drama theme song, a heart-throbbing tune |
| 51east | Hold Me TonightTahara Toshihiko |  play_arrow | Toshihiko Tahara’s popular single “Teacher” is a hit. |
| 52east | North Wind ~May It Reach You~Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s warm song “Kitakaze,” released in 1992 |
| 53east | more than anyoneBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the struggles of a man tormented at heart by BE:FIRST |
| 54east | Ti AmoEXILE |  play_arrow | An adult love song about a forbidden romance |
| 55east | Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | A wedding song by EXILE ATSUSHI themed around love |
| 56east | You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A ballad about the pain of heartbreak |
| 57east | somedaySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories |
| 58east | Goodbyeofukōsu |  play_arrow | Off Course’s pure love ballad, poignantly expressing the end of a romance |
| 59east | Hide-and-seekYuuri |  play_arrow | A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek |
| 60east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A ballad about longing for a lost lover |
| 61east | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the poignancy of heartbreak and love |
| 62east | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of deep love and farewell |
| 63east | First loveHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A ballad by Motohiro Hata. It sings of bittersweet memories of love. |
| 64east | Wine Red Heartanzenchitai |  play_arrow | A love song portraying mature romance that revives forbidden memories |
| 65east | Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Introduction to Noriyuki Makihara’s “Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo” |
| 66east | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by Masaharu Fukuyama that vows love |
| 67east | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A wistful love ballad by Southern All Stars |
| 68east | You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho |  play_arrow | A romantic ballad that vows love under the moonlit night |
| 69east | lipsGLAY |  play_arrow | A fast-paced song that portrays GLAY’s earnest love |
| 70east | ForeverGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of an eternal bond with a loved one |
| 71east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Saito Kazuyoshi’s Lyrical Love Song |
| 72east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Introduction to Keisuke Kuwata’s winter ballad songs |
| 73east | Sneaker BluesKondō Masahiko |  play_arrow | Sneaker Blues: A Love Breakup |
| 74east | Lover of Möbiusushirogami hikaretai |  play_arrow | A song of eternal love like a Möbius strip |
| 75east | forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting memories and love with a lover |
| 76east | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A signature work by Mr.Children. It depicts the courage to keep moving forward. |
| 77east | SymphonyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Dai Hirai sings powerfully about his feelings for someone special |
| 78east | An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A ballad that gently portrays love built over time |
| 79east | Primalorijinarurabu |  play_arrow | A love song that is one of ORIGINAL LOVE’s signature tracks |
| 80east | PairingOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | A love song that vows love to a lover |
| 81east | SOUL LOVEGLAY |  play_arrow | The million-selling hit “Junjō” by GLAY |
| 82east | POISONHotei Tomoyasu |  play_arrow | Tomoyasu Hotei’s smash hit, popular as a commercial jingle |
| 83east | Only for youShonentai |  play_arrow | Shonentai’s classic song became a big hit on NHK’s Kōhaku. |
| 84east | Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW |  play_arrow | FIELD OF VIEW's Dragon Ball GT opening song |