[Masterpieces Singing the Goddess] A Comprehensive Introduction from Showa-Era Songs to the Latest Hit Tracks
One of the wonders of music is that it can take as its subject not only visible things, but also the sublime and the unseen.
In this article, we’ve gathered Japanese songs with the theme of “goddess” from among the endlessly rich possibilities of music.
There are many words that signify a goddess, such as Aphrodite, Venus, and Muse.
And the term doesn’t only refer to celestial beings—it can also describe someone you love or admire.
So, what kinds of goddesses will appear in the songs we’re introducing this time? We hope you enjoy them as you savor the lyrics.
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Masterpieces Singing of Goddesses: A Comprehensive Showcase from Showa-Era Songs to the Latest Hit Tracks (11–20)
Aphrodite of the WindInagaki Junichi
A bittersweet yet beautiful song by Junichi Inagaki that likens a lover from days long past to a goddess.
The 16-year-old beloved, now a phantom forever out of reach, is overlaid with the image of a goddess of beauty.
Beyond the lyrics that vividly conjure the dazzling scenery of the Adriatic Sea, what truly defines the song’s allure is Inagaki’s crystal-clear, soaring high tenor.
The track was included on the album “Shylights,” released in February 1983, and this acclaimed record won the Best Album Award at that year’s Japan Record Awards.
Goddess – MEGAMI –fuurin
Furin is a pop-enka duo drawing attention for the harmonies of two members with unconventional backgrounds—forestry and modeling.
Their major-label debut, released in March 2024, entered the Oricon enka/kayōkyoku rankings at No.
1.
This song likens an irreplaceable presence—someone who supports you no matter what—to a “goddess,” delivering a message of gratitude like a cheering anthem.
The earnest feeling that a loved one’s smile gives you strength comes straight to the heart through their warm, powerful vocals.
The sound, which blends the emotional depth of kayōkyoku with a danceable pop flair, is delightfully appealing.
AphroditeTakahashi Mariko
A signature early song by Mariko Takahashi.
Released in August 1980 and bearing the name of the goddess of love and beauty, this work sings of a blazing passion on a grand scale.
Motifs in the lyrics such as flames and the cross evoke a sacred, irresistible sense of fated love.
The sound builds dramatically from a quiet opening to the chorus—truly breathtaking.
It also reached living rooms as a Glico commercial song, and is included on the album Monologue and later the best-of compilation Takahashi 40 Years.
It’s the perfect number when you want to savor a majestic, stirring world and Mariko Takahashi’s exceptional expressiveness.
Goddess of the TheaterAKB48（TeamB）
An AKB48 song that reminds you of the feeling of passionately supporting someone.
It’s a charming work with warm, fan-perspective lyrics that liken the idols shining on the theater stage to “goddesses.” You can feel the heat of the theater—this special space that is the group’s origin—and the strong bond with the fans.
The song is a popular theater setpiece by Team B and is included on the album “Team B 5th Stage ‘Theater no Megami’ ~Studio Recordings Collection~,” released in January 2013.
The fact that Ayaka Murayama, who holds the record for the most theater appearances, was called the “Theater Goddess” also shows just how symbolic this song is.
Caress of VenusL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is a track included on L’Arc~en~Ciel’s fourth album, True, released in 1996.
The lyrics are striking for their straightforward expression of passionate love—“I’d do anything for you.” It’s a staple at L’Arc~en~Ciel’s live shows and is said to be a real crowd-pleaser.
goddessyuzu
This is a song included on Yuzu’s seventh album, Ribbon, released in 2006.
It’s striking for lyrics that take a different angle from typical love songs: praising a woman by calling the life she carries—the child of someone he once loved—a true goddess, and cherishing that new life.
[Masterpieces Singing Goddesses] A Comprehensive Introduction from Showa-Era Songs to the Latest Hit Tracks (21–30)
Dear VenusUP-BEAT
“Dear Venus” is UP-BEAT’s seventh single, released in 1988.
UP-BEAT has already disbanded, so I imagine not many people know them, but they have many really great songs—and their vocalist, Hiroishi, is incredibly handsome! When someone sings about things like this, it really makes women’s hearts skip a beat.