Just listening makes you feel happy! Heisei-era mutual love songs
Among love songs that many people see themselves in, mutual-love songs that celebrate happy times can warm your heart just by listening to them.
Some of these mutual-love songs weave words that are hard to say in everyday life, and you might feel as if they’re speaking on your behalf.
This time, we’re introducing mutual-love songs that lit up the Heisei era.
We’ve selected tracks spanning a wide range of generations, so we hope this is helpful—whether you listen with your partner or choose songs to express your feelings at karaoke.
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Just listening makes you feel happy! Mutual-love songs of the Heisei era (1–10)
1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism
A song by the four-piece piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism, who have captured the hearts of many listeners with their live, vibrant performances and emotionally resonant lyrics, included on their first full-length album, “Escaparade.” Also used as the theme song for the film “Love Me, Love Me Not,” this track has enjoyed strong streaming popularity since its release in March 2018.
The lyrics, which liken life to a movie, are distinctive for their theme of recording everyday moments and the future with a loved one on film.
It’s a song that conveys the preciousness of time spent with someone important, making it a great choice to listen to with your partner or to express your feelings at karaoke.
Marigoldaimyon
A singer-songwriter whose unique sensibility and lyrics have earned strong popularity especially among younger listeners, Aimyon released this as her fifth major-label single.
Put out in August 2018, the song features lyrics that paint a nostalgic summer scene and a pleasantly soothing melody.
It has surpassed 500 million streams and is beloved by many listeners as one of Aimyon’s signature tracks.
The gentle acoustic sound has a charm that makes you want to listen on a leisurely day off, and it’s also recommended for couples to enjoy together.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
This is the fourth single by Superfly, the music unit whose band-driven sound has earned strong support and serves as the solo project of singer Shiho Ochi, renowned for her overwhelming vocal prowess.
Chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Edison no Haha,” it was released in February 2008.
With lyrics that express gratitude to a lover through a bouquet of flowers, it’s widely known as a wedding standard.
The exhilarating ensemble that highlights her powerful vocals adds a flourish to the day of a new departure in life.
It’s a love-filled rock number you’ll want to gift to someone special.
Maiden in Loveikimonogakari
This is one of Ikimonogakari’s early signature ballads, expressing the swells and shifts of being in love with heartfelt directness.
Carried by a melody that blends warmth with wistfulness, it sings of the miracle of meeting someone precious and the pure heart that thinks of them.
As you listen, you may find yourself recalling someone irreplaceable, feeling your chest tighten with emotion.
Released as a single in October 2006, it was used at the time as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Ren’ai Bukatsu (Love-Katsu).” Beloved ever since, it’s recently drawn attention again as the CM song for the wedding information service “Zexy” starting in March 2025.
It’s also included on albums such as “Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari,” and its charm lies in how it’s been passed down in various arrangements.
Portraying a steadfast, single-minded love, this song is perfect not only for those with unrequited feelings but also for moments when you want to express gratitude to a partner.
It’s a popular choice at weddings, making it a wonderful tune to accompany life’s happiest moments!
A life-sized love songAqua Timez
A song included on Aqua Timez’s indie mini-album Prayers Played Across the Sky, whose down-to-earth lyrics about love and heartfelt melody resonated with many listeners.
Released in August 2005, it was also used as the opening theme for the TV program Music Fighter.
Selling over 800,000 copies, this work became the catalyst for Aqua Timez’s breakthrough, gaining strong support especially among younger audiences and becoming a karaoke staple.
The lyrics, which depict everyday life with a loved one and the deepening of love as obstacles are overcome, make it the perfect song for times when you want to reflect on your relationship with your partner or convey your feelings to someone important.