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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] Guaranteed to resonate! A selection of Japanese love songs with great lyrics (161–170)

In the course of this long journeySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog "In This Long Journey" Music Video

In the course of this long journeySaucy Dog

A love song known as one of Saucy Dog’s most popular tracks.

It sings of the time the couple spent together, the sights they saw, and the other person’s little gestures—memories so vivid that even the smallest things can’t be forgotten, and recalling them brings a painful ache.

Released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film “The 52-Hertz Whales,” the song ends its chorus with a spoken phrase, giving it a different feel from other tracks.

Rather than purely sad, it conveys a warm, poignant emotion.

Though a quiet ballad, it has striking power, evoking the intensity of an unforgettable love.

It’s a song to listen to alone on a late autumn night, with thoughts of someone dear held close.

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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

I want to see you.sawada chikako

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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PairingOnda Masanori

"Pairing" / Masanori Onda

PairingOnda Masanori

A love song from Masanori Onda, known for his sweet yet bittersweet vocals.

It’s a track we hope not only young couples but also long-married pairs will listen to.

The lyrics, which portray the joyful moment of giving a ring on an anniversary, could be the perfect cue to reaffirm your feelings for each other.

Released in February 2024, the song captured many hearts, racking up over 130,000 views on YouTube shortly after its debut.

It’s also great to listen to while reminiscing about memories with someone special—sure to deepen the bond between you both.

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JEWEL SONGBoA

BoA – Jewel Song

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A heartwarming ballad that portrays a love that shines eternally like a gemstone.

BoA’s mature vocals gently convey deep feelings for a cherished person.

Released in December 2002, this song is also known as the theme for the drama “All About Eve.” The lyrics, imbued with the desire to hold the couple’s memories close—like stars shining in the winter night sky—leave a lasting impression.

It’s a perfect choice for wedding background music.

Also recommended for special moments with a loved one or when you want to express gratitude to someone important.

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