Lovely love song

A Collection of Heartfelt Guitar Love Songs [Great for Solo Acoustic Performances Too]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Composer/arranger, guitarist, and bloggerSaitō Ayumu
I started playing guitar in elementary school, and in junior high and high school I played the horn in the concert band. In college I became engrossed in composing and began using DTM. These days, I provide songs to artists as a composer, run a blog under the name “Sakki,” and post music lesson videos on YouTube. My musical roots are in rock, but I also love dance music!

Singing about people in love… When you think about the nuance of the word “love song,” it feels kind of romantic, doesn’t it?

This time, I’ve gathered Japanese songs that are guitar-oriented love songs.

From relaxed, stripped-down vocal-and-guitar pieces to rock tunes that shout out love, there’s a wide range here.

Some of you reading this might be looking for a song to perform as a wedding reception surprise.

How about choosing from the tracks listed here?

A Collection of Heartfelt Guitar Love Songs [Great for Solo Acoustic Performances] (1–10)

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aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

This is the fourth major-label single by singer-songwriter aiko, whose lyrics—depicting delicate psychological nuances that only a woman could express—have resonated with listeners and captivated female fans since her debut.

The song was featured as the ending theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV and the variety show Jobireba!?, and is also known as one of aiko’s signature numbers.

While the arrangement strongly evokes the piano, the ensemble is packed with highlights that could not exist without the guitar, including accenting through strumming and embellishment through arpeggios.

With lyrics woven from distinctive expressions and phrases and a heartrending melody that lingers in the mind, it stands as a classic of J-pop.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Like the shining moonSuperfly

Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

Like the shining moonSuperfly

This song gained attention as the theme for the drama “Summer Rescue: Tenku no Shinryojo.” Released in 2012 as Superfly’s 15th single, it’s a love song with a powerful vocal and bright, uplifting sound that’s a pleasure to listen to.

Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics about how someone special changed who you are.

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Flowers in a vaseIshizaki Hyuui

Huwie Ishizaki – The Flowers in the Vase

Flowers in a vaseIshizaki Hyuui

A singer-songwriter who captivates fans with a uniquely original lyrical world that blends reality and fantasy, Huwie Ishizaki’s song is the title track of his second album, “Kabinnohana.” The distinctive tone of the acoustic guitar, intertwined with piano and strings, is so pleasing to the ear.

The arpeggios, which fill in or accentuate the spaces depending on the flow of the melody, can be said to create a gentle atmosphere that envelops the entire piece.

It’s a passionate love song perfect for weddings, showcasing the moving harmony between his soul-stirring vocals and the guitar.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Heartfelt Guitar Love Songs Special [Great for Singing with Guitar] (11–20)

dawnHanbaato Hanbaato

Dawn – Humbert Humbert

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This is a song by Humbert Humbert, a husband-and-wife musical duo.

It is included on their debut album, ‘for hundreds of children,’ released in 2001.

The song celebrates the joy of meeting someone special.

It is a very popular love song often used as wedding BGM.

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Living DollsONE OK ROCK

【HD】ONE OK ROCK – Living Dolls “Mighty Long Fall at Yokohama Stadium” LIVE

Living DollsONE OK ROCK

The relaxed rhythm and grand style make you feel good as you listen.

It’s a song by the four-piece rock band ONE OK ROCK.

It’s included on their third album, “Kanjō Effect,” released in 2008.

The profound lyrics, which make you reflect on relationships with loved ones and the meaning of life, are striking.

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Right hand, left handOverTheDogs

[MV] OverTheDogs “Right Hand, Left Hand”

Right hand, left handOverTheDogs

A solid guitar tone and gently resounding piano are firmly supporting the straightforward vocals.

This is a track by the Tokyo-based rock band OverTheDogs, included on their 2010 album “A STAR LIGHT IN MY LIFE.” The song expresses a desire to walk through life together with the one you love.

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

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This is one of the signature songs by Gen Hoshino, a singer-songwriter from Saitama Prefecture.

It was released in 2016 as his ninth single.

It garnered attention as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (original title: “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”).

The “Koi Dance,” choreographed to the song, also became popular.

The guitar phrase serves as a nice accent in the track.

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