Hidden gems of Japanese love songs. Recommended popular tracks.
If you’re starting to feel that the love songs you always listen to aren’t quite enough anymore, why not try some hidden gems?
I’m sure you’re very familiar with the songs that make it onto the hit charts.
But what about everything else?
There are surprisingly many songs by artists you know that you just haven’t listened to yet.
So in this article, we’ve gathered hidden masterpieces of love songs that you should hear at least once.
You might just find a wonderful classic you didn’t know before somewhere on this list.
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LOVE SONGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
An authentic love song by a male vocal duo.
It’s a track wrapped in a love that feels like a vow for a lifetime.
Since it sings about the feelings women long for, I especially want women to listen.
The vocals and harmonies, delivered by two talented singers, are outstanding.
ORIONNakajima Mika
Released in 2008 and also noted as an insert song in a popular drama, this is a celebrated masterpiece by Mika Nakashima.
While Nakashima has many outstanding love songs, the beauty of this song’s lyrics is particularly striking even among them.
It remains a beautiful love song cherished by fans to this day.
SEVENNakajima Mika
This is a song that was once featured in a cosmetics commercial.
Although it tends to be overshadowed by other tracks in Mika Nakashima’s catalog, many core fans especially love this one.
With flowing piano and husky vocals that express a wistful maiden’s heart, it is a charming and delicate piece.
My Gift To YouCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S.
This is a hidden gem that depicts a couple warming each other’s numb hands on a frigid midwinter day.
While CHEMISTRY has many well-known songs in other styles, this track is especially cherished by certain karaoke enthusiasts and core fans for its high level of craftsmanship as a ballad.
LovelessYamashita Tomohisa
A song released in 2009 by Tomohisa Yamashita, who is active not only as an actor but also as a solo artist.
It’s a beloved love song among fans, showcasing his handsome looks and a slightly lisping, wistful singing voice.
The heartbreaking lyrics, in which he realizes his lover’s feelings are no longer with him, are deeply moving.
(E)naOkamura Yasuyuki
Yasuyuki Okamura is a singer-songwriter who has been active on the Japanese music scene since the 1980s.
Among the many songs he has written for other artists, “(E)na,” included on his 1990 album “Kateikyoushi” (Home Tutor), stands out.
The title is read as “kakkoiina” (“how cool”) and expresses his honest feelings toward a woman he admires.
Featuring a rhythmic band performance with a horn section, the track also drew attention for his singing and dance performance.
Experience his unique sound that blends funk and pop.
DistanceUtada Hikaru
This is a song by Hikaru Utada, known for producing numerous mature love songs that hit the mark.
Her lyrics are renowned for their unparalleled depth, and while this piece may be less well-known than other hit ballads, it’s a brilliant track where the beat, melody, and lyrics shine together in perfect harmony.