Hidden gems of love songs. Recommended popular tracks.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

This is a gem of a ballad that strikingly portrays the poignant feelings of a heartbroken man.

Sharam Q released the song in October 1994. It was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime “D·N·A²: A Girl Who Arrived?” and went on to become a million-selling hit.

It is included on the album “Rettōkan” (Inferiority Complex) and was later featured as an insert song in the 2017 film “Memoirs of a Murderer.” Furniture steeped in memories of a former lover is depicted as a symbol that highlights the protagonist’s loneliness, powerfully expressing a shift in values toward love.

This moving masterpiece is perfect for a calm night drive or for quiet moments when you think of someone dear.

dearestFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Beloved (Full ver.)

Produced in October 2008 as the theme song for the film “The Devotion of Suspect X,” this gem of a ballad portrays deep affection and the ache of parting.

While anticipating farewell to a dreamlike presence, it sings of the fragility and beauty of continuing to love.

The pure love that Tetsuya Ishigami, a character in the story, holds for Yasuko Hanaoka is expressed through the delicate words crafted by Masaharu Fukuyama, and the song was also used in Toshiba’s LCD TV “REGZA” commercial.

As the unit KOH+ with Kou Shibasaki, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Fukuyama later included his own version on the album “Zankyo.” It is a supreme masterpiece that accompanies adult romance—perfect for quietly savoring a drink in a night lounge.

Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.

tuki. “Ingot of Pure Love” Official Music Video

It’s an ambitious track that confronts the essence of love head-on and expresses the depth of romance.

Featured on tuki.’s album “15,” released in January 2025, the song makes a striking impression by likening the purity and weight of love to a refined block of metal.

It also marks their first attempt at a rap section, deftly portraying the interplay of chance and fate in relationships and the swell of emotion.

“15” is a bold project centered on songs written before turning fifteen, and it has drawn wide attention, including an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This track is perfect for anyone who wants to feel the joy and poignancy of pure love, and for those who want to reflect on the true nature of romance.

End the worldHarukamirai

Harukamirai – End the World (Official Video)

It’s a striking love song that poignantly portrays parting from a loved one.

While holding tender feelings, it powerfully conveys the pain of not being able to be together through the energetic sound of punk rock.

Intertwining single-minded devotion with intense emotion, this piece reaches deep into the listener’s heart, singing of a love so strong that one could wish for “the world to end” if it meant being with the other person.

Released as a single in October 2018 by the indie label THE NINTH APOLLO, it was included the following year on the album Eternal Flower.

The song was also added to the setlist for the Heaven and Hell Tour, which began in February 2019, and was performed with heartfelt passion alongside its grand melody.

It’s a wonderful track from Harukamirai for those who have experienced heartbreak or separation, or for anyone who finds it hard to clearly express their feelings to someone important.

Unrequited loveAimer

Aimer “Catouomoi” MUSIC VIDEO

A song written by Takahito Uchisawa of androp for the female artist Aimer.

It’s a love song from a male perspective included on an album released in 2016.

As the title suggests, the lyrics depict unrequited love, stirring a sense of heartache.

It’s a masterpiece perfectly suited to Aimer’s delicately trembling, wistful vocals.

Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

A J-pop number by Kenshi Yonezu that delicately portrays the subtleties of a heart that can’t be honest.

His vocals, filled with tenderness and longing for a precious presence right before you, blend with the clear resonance of an acoustic guitar to deeply touch the heart.

You want to express your feelings, yet can’t quite weave the right words.

Those fragile emotions meld with a beautiful melody infused with elements of alternative rock.

Chosen as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s 2014 advertising campaign “Color your days.” and included on the album YANKEE, this piece closely resonates with anyone who struggles to speak their true feelings or wishes to express love for their family.

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – "Osaka LOVER"

It’s a song by Dreams Come True themed around a long-distance relationship between Tokyo and Osaka.

It portrays a lovestruck woman trying hard to fit into Osaka but struggling to do so.

What’s outstanding about this track is its vividly specific lyrics that let anyone picture the scenery.

It’s a hidden gem that quietly bridges the Kansai and Kanto regions.