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

I’ll be by your side.Uru

[Official] Uru 'I'll Be By Your Side'

Singersongwriter Uru, known for her clear, translucent voice, performs the love song “Soba ni Iru yo,” written and composed by Yuuri.

As the theme song for ABEMA’s popular show “We Got Married 4,” it conveys a deep sense of love, depicting the couple’s first meeting and how they fall in love at the beginning, and weaving in classic wedding phrases throughout the lyrics.

True to its title, it’s a romantic anthem that celebrates both the difficulty and importance of “simply being by someone’s side,” as well as the depth of love.

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Love WindIkuta Rira

Lila Ikuta “Koikaze” Official Music Video

This piece was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: New Zealand Edition.” Created in April 2025 by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as the vocalist of the musical duo YOASOBI, it marks the third time she has provided a theme song for the series.

The song portrays someone hesitantly stepping forward—despite the confusion of falling in love and a timid heart shaped by past wounds—guided by sincere feelings.

Its fresh guitar sound, like the arrival of spring, gently embraces a wavering heart.

With Ikuta’s clear, translucent vocals that resonate deeply, it feels like the perfect number for the beginning of a new romance.

wishsumika

sumika / Wish [Music Video]

This is a sumika song that depicts the pain of feelings that don’t align.

While it has an upbeat, pop vibe, the quietly heartrending undertone is striking.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.” The protagonist, who can’t become the one their crush loves, is incredibly endearing, and it’s a warm song you’ll want to listen to in winter.

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Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

“Banzai ~Suki de Yokatta~,” a song released by Ulfuls in 1996 and used as the theme for the drama “Victory Goddess,” expresses a man’s feelings that, although there are many attractive women in the world, he only needs one.

The lyrics, filled with that sentiment, are sure to make any woman feel happy.

The actions described in the chorus, celebrating happiness, are a bit childlike and make you smile, but when you listen while thinking of the man you love, a warm affection wells up.

It’s a love song with wonderfully straightforward lyrics that confess love in the simplest, most lovely way!

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Love wordsTani Yuuki

Aikotoba – Tani Yuuki [MV]

A love song that captures the frustrating feeling of not being able to tell someone special how you feel face to face.

It’s a track by singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, released digitally in December 2021 and later included on the acclaimed album “Memories.” Written during his high school days, the song’s lyrics are striking for how they try to express the deepest affection without using the word “love,” out of shyness.

That clumsy yet sincere sentiment has resonated with many.

When words fall short and you can’t convey your feelings, why not give it a listen?

Mutual loveaiko

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

This is a love song that portrays the delicate emotions of two people in love.

Aiko’s distinctive voice gently conveys the aching tenderness of the heart.

Released digitally in April 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.

The more you think about it, the more you end up missing each other; you feel a bond that words can’t capture.

Aiko masterfully sings about the subtle nuances of being in love.

The more you listen, the more it overlaps with your own experiences of love, and it’s sure to resonate with many.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone struggling with matters of the heart.

Dream of the Trifoliate OrangeŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / Karatachi no Yume (Music Video)

A number by Ohashi Trio that drew attention as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series What Did You Eat Yesterday? Season 2.

Released as an EP in November 2023, this song features a light acoustic sound and a warm, country-tinged feel that resonates pleasantly.

The drama carefully portrays the everyday life of a same-sex couple, and this track, aligning with that worldview, sings about the irreplaceable value of living fully in the present moment.

When you find yourself cherishing ordinary time with someone dear, or wanting to feel grateful for daily life, give it a listen.