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.
Playlist
| Hidden gems of Japanese love songs. Recommended popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | GIFTNishijima Takahiro |  play_arrow | Winter R&B, a romantic and warm song |
| 2 | mayflyONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Feelings of love while being unable to be honest |
| 3 | Words of Lovesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s classic song “Ai no Kotoba” portrays the feelings of love. |
| 4 | loveback number |  play_arrow | A youthful track that captures the feelings of first love on the brink of graduation |
| 5 | EsperanzaNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s classic song “Esperanza” sings of hope. |
| 6 | end creditssumika |  play_arrow | sumika's gentle wedding song, The Two of Us' Future |
| 7 | MOONKAT-TUN |  play_arrow | KAT-TUN’s iconic Japanese-style rock collaboration song |
| 8 | fishback number |  play_arrow | The wistful heartbreak song “fish” by back number |
| 9 | About loveSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the depth of love and anxiety |
| 10 | I can’t love anyone but you anymore.KinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A grand love song set to a piano melody |
| 11 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude |
| 12 | There will be love there -A Place with Love-the brilliant green |  play_arrow | Tomoko Kawase’s love song sings about the essence of love. |
| 13 | love letterEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece: a gentle ballad that soothes the heart |
| 14 | WhiteSHE’S |  play_arrow | A daily song with a beautiful melody that soothes the heart |
| 15 | Our world for twoaimyon |  play_arrow | Youthful romance: the warmth between two people and their happiness |
| 16 | HallelujahMr.Children |  play_arrow | A heart-touching love song that sings of eternal love |
| 17 | It’s love, but…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The love and lingering attachment songs by Hige Dandism resonate with my heart. |
| 18 | A triangular lovesaji |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the feelings of a bittersweet romance |
| 19 | See you tomorrow.Every Little Thing |  play_arrow | A gentle love song played on an acoustic guitar |
| 20 | WASTED LOVEHIROOMI TOSAKA |  play_arrow | Tosaka Hiroomi’s solo track, a mature love song |
| 21 | A Tiny Love SongŌhara Sakurako |  play_arrow | A sincere, heartrending love song for someone precious |
| 22 | BELOVEDGLAY |  play_arrow | Songs of love and hope: GLAY’s timeless classics that resonate with the heart |
| 23 | I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN |  play_arrow | T-BOLAN's Atsushi Moritomo's heartrending love song “Hanashitaku wa Nai” (I Don't Want to Let Go) |
| 24 | greatest common divisorRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' lyrics are moving works that resonate with the heart. |
| 25 | sparklersloppy dim |  play_arrow | A song of fleeting love, like a sparkler. |
| 26 | Bilingual Girlgo!go!vanillas |  play_arrow | An upbeat, positive breakup song |
| 27 | SweetnessMISIA |  play_arrow | Misia’s essential soul, songs with a fluid worldview |
| 28 | Love Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s lyrical love song |
| 29 | Full-moon nightT-BOLAN |  play_arrow | A blissful ballad that sings of gentle love |
| 30 | Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A fast-paced BUMP song filled with feelings of setting off on a journey |
| 31 | Let’s Talk About ItSeiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s international R&B love song |
| 32 | Only Holy StorySteady&Co. |  play_arrow | A powerful song born from the collaboration of band members |
| 33 | 10 Years Love StoryT-BOLAN |  play_arrow | An acoustic guitar anthem whose lyrics set the heart ablaze |
| 34 | Rather than telling you with a sulky gaze, I want to see the light.T-BOLAN |  play_arrow | A quiet resolve to find small hopes |
| 35 | A person who loves springGLAY |  play_arrow | A song by GLAY that was born from a journey to Iceland. |
| 36 | Sakuragichōyuzu |  play_arrow | Bittersweet music heals and encourages the heart. |
| 37 | A Lonely ToothbrushSakuraba Yuuichirou (Nagase Tomoya) |  play_arrow | Tomoya Nagase of TOKIO, a classic song with lyrics by Tsunku♂ |
| 38 | MurasakiAkanishi Jin |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece crafted by Jin Akanishi |
| 39 | Candy RainKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s mature R&B love song |
| 40 | Quivering Body HeatACO |  play_arrow | A hidden love song by R&B songstress ACO |
| 41 | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | UVERworld’s captivating love song |
| 42 | DEVIL KISSKato Miria |  play_arrow | A shocking song that portrays the ultimate expression of distorted affection |
| 43 | KILL MY LOVEKato Miria |  play_arrow | An addictive dance tune that portrays independence and self-affirmation |
| 44 | Two People’s RocketGARNET CROW |  play_arrow | Garnet Crow’s Detective Conan theme song |
| 45 | belovedRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A masterpiece packed with the charm of RADWIMPS |
| 46 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A beautiful graduation song that celebrates marriage |
| 47 | heavenly daysAragaki Yui |  play_arrow | Yui Aragaki’s adorable movie insert song |
| 48 | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)neguse. |  play_arrow | A happy love song that makes everyday life shine |
| 49 | SHEŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | Ohashi Trio’s warm love song |
| 50 | Peppermint candyKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 51 | As if gently enveloping…MISIA |  play_arrow | A song with outstanding vocals in an R&B-style, international vibe. |
| 52 | Ladybird girlthe pillows |  play_arrow | A classic by the pillows that stirs the heart of a boy |
| 53 | indigoSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Music that heals the pain of a broken heart and resonates with the soul |
| 54 | An unbelievable “I love you.”Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A Hikaru Utada song with a memorable chorus |
| 55 | You Make MeMONDAY michiru |  play_arrow | A danceable classic with hidden charm |
| 56 | I miss youSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A rare love song by SPYAIR that resonates with the heart |
| 57 | An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s love ballad as a movie theme song |
| 58 | FOR HiMBiSH |  play_arrow | An emotional and passionate love song by BiSH |
| 59 | Good Luck in Summer and AutumnRA MU |  play_arrow | RA MU’s classic song “Good Luck in Summer and Autumn” |
| 60 | carpaimyon |  play_arrow | The appeal of Aimyon’s heartbreak song “Koi” |
| 61 | RubyImai Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Imai’s classic song “Ruby” resonates with the heart. |
| 62 | Make LoveAISHA |  play_arrow | An electro, modern dance track |
| 63 | Ex-BoyfriendCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of aching feelings for an ex-boyfriend |
| 64 | Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that sings of youthful memories |
| 65 | everything; the whole lot; lock, stock, and barrelKREVA |  play_arrow | Refreshing music to savor the feeling of summer |
| 66 | Song of the Four SeasonsMINMI |  play_arrow | Nujabes × Minmi’s classic, the love song of the four seasons |
| 67 | cactusPorno Graffitti |  play_arrow | A voice that resonates with the heart, perfect for a night drive |
| 68 | phoenixSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI's song of love for robots |
| 69 | I’m beat.sumika |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the bittersweet memories of a winter romance. |
| 70 | No. 1tofubeats feat. G. Rina |  play_arrow | Innovative music, a heart-stirring love song |
| 71 | LOVE SONGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A heartfelt love song that vows eternal love |
| 72 | ORIONNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s classic, a beautiful love song |
| 73 | SEVENNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s heartrending masterpiece, highlighted by its piano and vocals |
| 74 | My Gift To YouCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S. |  play_arrow | A song about a couple warming each other’s hands on a cold day |
| 75 | LovelessYamashita Tomohisa |  play_arrow | The appeal of Tomohisa Yamashita’s bittersweet love songs |
| 76 | (E)naOkamura Yasuyuki |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Yasuyuki Okamura’s Signature Song “(E)na” |
| 77 | DistanceUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s profound lyrics and captivating songs |
| 78 | ContrailAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | A theme song sung by Namie Amuro that evokes a blue sky |
| 79 | It was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s moving hidden gem |
| 80 | See youRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | Mellow Yellow Society’s wistful love song “See You Again” |