[Heisei Love Songs] A carefully selected collection of gem-like love songs that continue to be cherished even in the Reiwa era!

From bittersweet unrequited-love songs to happy mutual-love tunes, love songs are timelessly filled with masterpieces!

They especially tend to resonate with those in the midst of romance.

In this article, we’re featuring “Heisei Love Songs”—romance tracks that were released and became hits during the Heisei era.

These are all songs that drew a lot of attention at the time, so many of you can probably sing along.

You’ll no doubt find yourself thinking, “I used to listen to this so much!” and sinking into a wave of nostalgia.

They’re sure to make for a lively karaoke session if you go with a “Heisei Love Songs only” theme, don’t you think?

Playlist

[Heisei Love Songs] A carefully selected collection of gem-like love songs that continue to be cherished even in the Reiwa era!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	SignMr.Children		Mr. Children classic, a song about bonds between people
2	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s smash hit song “First Love”.
3	Song of LoveEvery Little Thing		A ballad with a gentle melody that resonates in the heart
4	fragileEvery Little Thing		The poignancy of love and the warmth of human relationships
5	DEPARTURESglobe		A moving love song that portrays romance and a snowy landscape
6	Lion HeartSMAP		SMAP’s classic hit, a quintessential love song
7	I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi		A classic by Tomomi Kahala, presented by Tetsuya Komuro
8	See you tomorrow.Every Little Thing		A gentle love song played on an acoustic guitar
9	Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing		Heart flutter of love, with captivating synth sounds
10	Close your eyesHirai Ken		A classic song that portrays deep longing for a lost love
11	to youMONGOL800		A classic youth anthem by MONGOL800 that resonates with the heart
12	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s classic sings of eternal love.
13	The Day Love Was BornFujitani Miwako, Ouchi Yoshiaki		Heisei-era masterpiece: a bittersweet male–female duet
14	FlowerORANGE RANGE		An immortal masterpiece that depicts the beauty of life and love
15	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		A masterpiece that portrays a heartrending romance against a snowy backdrop
16	EverythingMISIA		MISIA, the moving ballad that represents the Heisei era
17	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		A timeless masterpiece that weaves love, with a voice that resonates in the heart
18	AutomaticUtada Hikaru		Utada’s famous song that depicts the feeling of love waiting by the phone
19	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		A cherry blossom song by Masaharu Fukuyama themed around heartbreak
20	Just… I want to see youEXILE		EXILE’s classic song: memories of youth and heartbreak
21	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A quintessential Heisei-era bittersweet love song: the pain of parting and a forward-looking spirit
22	spoiled childOtsuka Ai		A classic song that sings of a maiden’s heart that can’t be honest
23	No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single
24	I like you.Shimizu Shota		A bittersweet cell phone love song
25	LOVE 2000hitomi		hitomi’s classic song “LOVE 2000,” a masterpiece of love and courage
26	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s love song reflects the times
27	Stop this nightJUJU		A poignant song of love and farewell, a classic by JUJU
28	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s classic song that depicts a heartrending love
29	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a cherished person
30	Love SongGReeeeN		A signature song by GReeeeN that sings about the importance of a partner
31	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		The charm of the winter classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE”
32	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic masterpiece—an exquisite love song that conveys love.
33	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryōko		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit with Tetsuya Komuro returns
34	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		A famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE
35	KanadeSukima Suichi		A Heisei-era masterpiece ballad that portrays the pain of parting
36	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		A high-tone voice that evokes a sense of ephemerality, and f…
37	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A youthful classic by the Okinawa-born rock band MONGOL800
38	When you’re by my sideKahara Tomomi		A grand love ballad, a song of gratitude and love
39	366 daysHY		A signature song by HY that depicts the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart.
40	loveback number		Back Number’s popular bittersweet love songs
41	Last LoveKato Miria		A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice
42	Love is…Kato Miria		An inspiring classic that vows eternal love
43	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		Aiko’s heart-stirring love song
44	ONE LOVEarashi		Arashi’s classic hit “Love so sweet,” a wedding staple
45	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		A moving song by Shonan no Kaze that portrays love
46	Baby, I love youTEE		An original masterpiece brimming with sensibility, a love song that resonates with the heart
47	I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s popular signature song, with heartbreaking lyrics about a breakup
48	Lovers AgainEXILE		Resolving to move on from heartbreak and step into a new love...
49	TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's hit song, a masterpiece about a great love
50	powder snowRemioromen		Remioromen’s classic winter song that sings of parting
51	Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta		A sweet male-female duet resonates in the heart.
52	It always begins with rain.ASKA		This gentle song that portrays rain as a symbol of love...
53	I want to be your lover.Abe Mao		A love song depicting Mao Abe's youth
54	Love will winKAN		A powerful KAN classic that conveys love and courage
55	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme		J-pop that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the subtleties of love