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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 About Goddesses: A Comprehensive Showcase from Showa-Era Songs to the Latest Hit Tracks (1–10)
goddessInoue Yosui
It’s a work that feels very much like Yosui Inoue—gentle and warm-eyed.
Even while handling a grand theme, it’s striking how it’s written in intimate language, as if speaking to someone close.
It may be a hymn to the precious things found in everyday life and in unassuming scenes on a journey—those irreplaceable presences.
This piece was written as the opening theme for NHK’s travel program “Buratamori,” and was later included on the cover album “UNITED COVER 2.” If you listen at the start of a trip, it will surely make you anticipate wonderful encounters.
VenusJO1
This is a song released in September 2023 by the global boy group JO1.
It likens fans and loved ones to goddesses shining in the night sky, passionately conveying feelings for these irreplaceable presences over a dramatic melody.
One of its charms is the structure in which the 11 members sing as if passing a baton, and the harmonies born from their overlapping voices are nothing short of breathtaking.
The masterpiece album EQUINOX, which includes this track, reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.
It’s a number you’ll want to listen to when you’re thinking of someone special or need a bit of encouragement.
MUSEME:I
ME:I is a girl group born from an audition program, also known for winning the New Artist Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards.
Released as their third single in April 2025, this song portrays a girl who chases her idol and eventually becomes a “muse” herself—someone’s goddess—delivering a track that feels both powerful and beautiful.
Its urban ensemble, blending funk and city pop, contrasts with hopeful vocals, lifting your spirits just by listening.
The song was also featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.
It’s a modern pop tune that gives a push to anyone pursuing their dreams.
VenusYURIYAN RETRIEVER
A multi-entertainer gaining international attention, YURIYAN RETRIEVER releases her second single.
Dropped in September 2025, this track delivers a powerful message against judging people by appearances.
Continuing her self-produced approach from her debut single “YURIYAN TIME,” it boldly declares that true worth lies within.
It’s a song that reminds you you’re an irreplaceable goddess—perfect for moments when you’ve lost confidence or feel worn down by others’ opinions.
VenusTakkī & Tsubasa
It’s a signature song by Tackey & Tsubasa, notable for lyrics that liken a beloved person to a goddess of beauty and passionately woo her.
The catchy rhythm that makes you want to move and the dazzling sound give it the quintessential J-pop dance tune vibe.
Released in January 2006 as their sixth single, the track was also used in a commercial for a mobile music download site and became the group’s best-selling release.
You can feel their dedication as performers in the fact that Tsubasa Imai created the choreography himself so that fans could dance along.
Venusjoōbachi
Queen Bee is a band highly acclaimed for their unique musicality and alluring vocals.
Their songs always present a stunningly crafted world.
Announcing their return from a hiatus, this release is dance rock that fuses disco’s euphoria with punk’s sharp edge.
The lyrics portray the duality of the person revered like a goddess of beauty, drawing us into a thrilling relationship where even their lies become something to love.
Released as a single in February 2015, the track is also included on the classic album “Kirei.” It gained attention as the opening theme for the drama “Kaiki Renai Sakusen,” directed and written by Keralino Sandorovich.
goddesssawada kenji
This is Kenji Sawada’s 46th single, released in 1986.
The lyrics were written by Yu Aku, who produced numerous classic hits.
The song also drew attention as the theme for the “JAL Okinawa Campaign” commercial in which Sawada himself appeared.
The bewitching lyrics that vow eternal love are memorable, aren’t they?