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

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From popular love songs, we’ve gathered a selection with especially moving lyrics.

When it comes to love songs, the lyrics matter just as much as those tear-jerking melodies.

If you’re in love, you might be looking for songs you can truly relate to.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of tracks whose lyrics leave a strong impression—packed with the joy and happiness of meeting someone special, and pure feelings for a loved one.

They’re perfect as wedding background music, too.

Be sure to listen together with someone important to you!

[Love Songs] Relatable for sure! A selection of Japanese love songs with great lyrics (141–150)

A Letter to YouKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – A Letter to You (Full ver.)

A Letter to YouKuwata Keisuke

A heartwarming love song delivered by Keisuke Kuwata.

It was selected as the theme song for the film “Gold Medal Man” and as the CM song for WOWOW’s 25th anniversary.

Released in November 2016, it debuted at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Portrayed as an anthem for people who strive to move forward despite setbacks and sorrow, the song conveys deep affection and encouragement to everyone who shares life’s joys and hardships, resonating with listeners across generations.

Why not give it a listen as a track that adds color to moments with someone special?

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youkatahira rina

You / Rina Katahira

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It’s a ballad that portrays a bittersweet love.

It’s filled with the feelings of unrequited love—wanting to see that person, wanting to share your feelings.

Released in August 2014, this song was issued as Rina Katahira’s third single.

Alongside its gentle melody, the honest, heartfelt lyrics truly resonate.

It’s the perfect track for when your feelings for someone special are growing or when you want to find the courage to speak up.

You’re sure to find something you can relate to.

Why not listen to it while thinking of the person you like?

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crescent moonayaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

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This is one of Ayaka’s signature songs, gently singing about the bittersweet feelings of longing for a lover far away.

Released in November 2006, it was featured in a commercial for “au by KDDI LISMO Music Store.” The lyrics, which quietly express feelings for a loved one while gazing up at a crescent moon in the night sky, are memorable.

Ayaka’s clear, pure voice resonates deeply with listeners.

The song conveys a warm message that hearts remain connected even when apart.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on nights spent alone or when you’re thinking of someone special.

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HappinessChe’Nelle

A heartwarming medium-tempo ballad overflowing with love for that special someone.

The pure feelings of wanting to stay by their side and the simple happiness of their mere existence are gently wrapped in a clear, pristine vocal.

Released by Che’Nelle in October 2014, the song drew attention as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Dear Sister,” and was later included on the album “Che’Nelle World.” Its lyrics—marked by an earnest desire to express one’s true feelings, even clumsily, and a powerful sense of devotion—will gently encourage those who struggle to put their love into words.

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l love youChris Hart

Chris Hart – I LOVE YOU

l love youChris Hart

A deeply moving ballad that sings of profound feelings for a loved one.

The lyrics, blending heartache and warmth, leave a lasting impression.

Chris Hart’s emotionally rich vocals beautifully convey the pain of a lost love and the affection for cherished memories.

Released in February 2014, the song reached No.

30 on the Oricon chart.

It went on to gain popularity in karaoke, rising to No.

13 in the rankings in 2018.

A heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those troubled by love or holding dear their precious memories.

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threadNakajima Miyuki

Thread – Miyuki Nakajima (Full)

threadNakajima Miyuki

Ito is a song that has long been loved at weddings.

Released in 1998 as a single by Miyuki Nakajima, it was used as the theme song for the drama Seija no Koushin (March of the Saints).

The most beautiful part of the lyrics is, perhaps, the image of two threads overlapping to become a single piece of cloth.

Listening to this song with someone you love makes you feel the joy of finding a partner to love in this vast world, and inspires you to help each other and build happiness together.

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I want to see you.sawada chikako

I Want to See You / Chikaco Sawada by Uru

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It’s a masterpiece filled with a heart-wrenching sense of longing and deep love.

With a delicate vocal delivery, it weaves thoughts for a beloved person far away.

Released in 1990, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Tonight” and in a Nippn commercial, becoming a major hit.

It sold 1.3 million copies and set an astonishing record by staying on the Oricon singles chart for 87 weeks.

It’s truly a soul-stirring classic that comforts those suffering from heartbreak or long-distance love.

When you want to bask in memories of someone special, be sure to give it a listen.

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