[Love Songs] Must-Relate! A Selection of Japanese Love Songs with Great Lyrics

It’s love, right?wacci

wacci 'Koi Daro' Music Video

A work with a strong message that cheerfully supports love.

Brimming with pure romantic feelings, it gently expresses the warmth of thinking about someone special.

A signature song by wacci, this track—included on the album “suits me! suits you!”—was written as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Yan Gotonaki Ichizoku” and released in April 2022 as a digital-only single.

It won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.

A heartwarming love song that fits anniversaries for couples and special moments spent with loved ones.

Even if you find it hard to express your true feelings, this song can help convey them.

You are here—that’s everything.Kotora

[80’s JAPANESE CITY POP] Realizing love after losing it | You being here—that’s everything

This is a love ballad by Kotora, marked by gentle piano melodies and delicate strings.

It tenderly and carefully portrays the happiness that comes from having someone you love and the immense presence they hold in your life.

Released on YouTube in March 2025, the song fully conveys pure feelings of love and the desire to cherish the other person, earning high praise from fans.

Its soothing music and lyrics, filled with sincere emotions, will resonate with anyone who cares deeply for someone.

It’s a perfect track for moments when your feelings of love grow stronger or as background music while spending time with someone special.

A 365-day love story.Sonar Pocket

A 365-Day Love Story

This is a song by Sonar Pocket that gently warms the heart.

It reminds us that the irreplaceable days lovers spend together weave a cherished story one day at a time.

The sentiment expressed by member ko-dai—“Our everyday life together, through good times and bad, is our love story”—is deeply embedded in this work.

Released in October 2011, the track is also included on the album Sonapokeism ③ ~Kimi to no 365-nichi~ (365 Days with You).

It was also loved as the October ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking.” For two people who share mutual feelings, listening to it while holding onto their happy memories will surely deepen their sense of happiness even more.

Blue JeansHANA

HANA / Blue Jeans -Music Video-

A mid-tempo ballad that portrays a tender yet slightly bittersweet love, like a pair of well-worn jeans.

This track, released in July 2025 by HANA, who emerged from the audition show “No No Girls,” features lyrics written by producer Chanmina.

You can really feel the ache of nighttime anxiety—wondering “When will we meet again?”—and the loss of confidence that comes from comparing yourself to others.

Although their debut single “ROSE” topped the charts, this release also includes a collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL.

It’s the kind of song that will gently stay by your side on sleepless nights spent worrying about love or when you want to sort out your feelings.

MoonlightRen

Moonlight

ReN is a singer-songwriter with the unique background of being a former racing driver.

His love song “Moonlight” is a lyrical ballad that conjures scenes of thinking about someone dear on a quiet night.

The soft tones of the acoustic guitar and the layered vocals create a spatial ensemble that leaves a strong impression.

Looking at the lyrics, the message unfolds that even amid loneliness and silence, if you close your eyes, the smile of “you” that comes to mind is a light that illuminates the darkness.

It’s a message that resonates in the heart—that even when we’re apart, our hearts remain connected.

Baby youyuka

Yuka “Baby you” Music Video

Singer-songwriter Yuka, who rose to prominence thanks to social media, has been turning heads.

Her major-label debut single, released in January 2023, won the Music category of the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023 and became a viral hit both in Japan and abroad.

Co-written with Takahito Uchisawa of androp, the track boasts an irresistibly catchy melody that sticks in your head after just one listen.

The lyrics straightforwardly convey an overflowing feeling of love, sure to make your heart flutter just by listening.

It’s no wonder it’s so popular in fan-edits and couple videos—the feel-good vibe is undeniable.

Also included on the album “messy bag,” this is an exceptionally cute pop song that’s perfect for moments when your affection for someone special is surging.

Give it a listen.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

In this song, where MISIA’s vocal prowess truly stands out, she sings a love story about the heartache of drifting apart from a lover and the feelings of a woman who can’t quite put her emotions into words.

Although it was released as a TV drama theme song, it has been loved for many years.

When things aren’t going well with your partner, in those painful moments, you can’t help but empathize and listen to it, right?