[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! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | SignMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children classic, a song about bonds between people |
| 2 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s smash hit song “First Love”. |
| 3 | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s classic hit, a quintessential love song |
| 4 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | A moving love song that portrays romance and a snowy landscape |
| 5 | I BELIEVEKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | A classic by Tomomi Kahala, presented by Tetsuya Komuro |
| 6 | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays deep longing for a lost love |
| 7 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays a heartrending romance against a snowy backdrop |
| 8 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic sings of eternal love. |
| 9 | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA, the moving ballad that represents the Heisei era |
| 10 | A person who loves springGLAY |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the changing seasons and the preciousness of life |
| 11 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | An immortal masterpiece that depicts the beauty of life and love |
| 12 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that weaves love, with a voice that resonates in the heart |
| 13 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A cherry blossom song by Masaharu Fukuyama themed around heartbreak |
| 14 | Just… I want to see youEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s classic song: memories of youth and heartbreak |
| 15 | Song of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A ballad with a gentle melody that resonates in the heart |
| 16 | planetariumOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s classic song that depicts a heartrending love |
| 17 | LOVE 2000hitomi |  play_arrow | hitomi’s classic song “LOVE 2000,” a masterpiece of love and courage |
| 18 | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | The poignancy of love and the warmth of human relationships |
| 19 | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s love song reflects the times |
| 20 | Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Heart flutter of love, with captivating synth sounds |
| 21 | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem by MONGOL800 that resonates with the heart |
| 22 | The Day Love Was BornFujitani Miwako, Ouchi Yoshiaki |  play_arrow | Heisei-era masterpiece: a bittersweet male–female duet |
| 23 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A signature song by GReeeeN that sings about the importance of a partner |
| 24 | See you tomorrow.Every Little Thing |  play_arrow | A gentle love song played on an acoustic guitar |
| 25 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s classic masterpiece—an exquisite love song that conveys love. |
| 26 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A quintessential Heisei-era bittersweet love song: the pain of parting and a forward-looking spirit |
| 27 | AutomaticUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s famous song that depicts the feeling of love waiting by the phone |
| 28 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a cherished person |
| 29 | Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryōko |  play_arrow | Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit with Tetsuya Komuro returns |
| 30 | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | The charm of the winter classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE” |
| 31 | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | A bittersweet cell phone love song |
| 32 | No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single |
| 33 | Stop this nightJUJU |  play_arrow | A poignant song of love and farewell, a classic by JUJU |
| 34 | spoiled childOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a maiden’s heart that can’t be honest |
| 35 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A youthful classic by the Okinawa-born rock band MONGOL800 |
| 36 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-stirring love song |
| 37 | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE |
| 38 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A signature song by HY that depicts the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart. |
| 39 | ONE LOVEarashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s classic hit “Love so sweet,” a wedding staple |
| 40 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A Heisei-era masterpiece ballad that portrays the pain of parting |
| 41 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A moving song by Shonan no Kaze that portrays love |
| 42 | I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s popular signature song, with heartbreaking lyrics about a breakup |
| 43 | Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Kazumasa Oda's Love Story Suddenly |
| 44 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | An original masterpiece brimming with sensibility, a love song that resonates with the heart |
| 45 | loveback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s popular bittersweet love songs |
| 46 | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern's hit song, a masterpiece about a great love |
| 47 | Last LoveKato Miria |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice |
| 48 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s classic winter song that sings of parting |
| 49 | When you’re by my sideKahara Tomomi |  play_arrow | A grand love ballad, a song of gratitude and love |
| 50 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Recovering from heartbreak and stepping into a new love |
| 51 | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 52 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | A love song depicting Mao Abe's youth |
| 53 | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | A sweet male-female duet resonates in the heart. |
| 54 | It always begins with rain.ASKA |  play_arrow | ASKA rain-themed love song million-seller |
| 55 | Love will winKAN |  play_arrow | A powerful KAN classic that conveys love and courage |
| 56 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | J-pop that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the subtleties of love |