Hidden gems of love songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Forever loveA.B.C-Z

A.B.C-Z / Zutto LOVE (YouTube Edit)

Each of the five members delivers sharp dance moves, perfectly in sync.

Since this song also has a LOVE-themed romance, it always fires up the crowd at concerts.

The chorus has lyrics that make your heart skip a beat and leave you feeling happy.

Song of LoveKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / “Ai no Uta” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

Love Song is a romantic ballad by Kumi Koda.

Since the pitch isn’t very high, a 30-year-old woman should be able to sing it smoothly.

With its easy-to-sing melody, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to over and over again.

I love youNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima “Aishiteru (I Love You)” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

A heartfelt love ballad delivered by songstress Mika Nakashima.

The simple sentiment of the title is repeated over and over.

The feeling of “I don’t need extra words or embellishments—I just want to convey this feeling” is expressed throughout alongside a mature musical arrangement.

Little StarOku Hanako

Hanako Oku - Little Star

I think it really captures the frustration and heartache of a long-distance relationship—the feeling of “If I had known love could be this lonely, I wouldn’t have fallen for you.” It’s a song from a woman’s perspective about missing someone you can’t see, yet still being in love.

10 Years Love StoryT-BOLAN

T-BOLAN / 10 Years Love Story

Opening quietly with the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar, this love song features Arashi Moritomo’s whisper-like vocals that resonate deeply.

The straightforward lyrics, pledging to walk side by side even ten years from now, are enough to make your heart swell just by listening.

As the song progresses, drums join in and the arrangement unfolds dramatically, as if their love is growing deeper and more certain over time.

This track was included as the B-side to the single “Ai no Tame ni Ai no Naka de,” released in November 1995.

Thanks to its high level of craftsmanship, it has long been cherished among fans as a hidden gem.

Listen to it on a night when you’re talking about the future with someone special, and it will surely remind you of the bond you share.

Song for…HY

Song for…

Born from keyboardist and vocalist Izumi Nakasone’s real-life experience, this memorable piece wrestles with the meaning of chance encounters and the intense, conflicted feelings for another.

Included on the album “TRUNK,” its earnest vocals, delivered alongside the piano’s beautiful timbre, resonate deeply.

A self-cover version appears on the album “STORY ~HY BEST~,” radiating a timeless charm that hasn’t faded with the years.

It’s a gentle ballad that invites empathy from those who can’t express their feelings, or who must seal them away due to circumstances such as each other’s situations or an age difference.

Hard to say I love you ~I can’t bring myself to say it~WEAVER

WEAVER – Hard to say I love you ~Unable to say it~ (Music Video)

A vivid portrayal of the frustration of being unable to express your true feelings, this piano rock masterpiece by WEAVER was released in June 2010.

Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Sunao ni Narenakute” (“Hard To Say I Love You”), it was produced by Tokyo Jihen’s bassist, Seiji Kameda.

Whether you’re far apart or side by side, it delicately captures the ache of not being able to convey your feelings to the one you care about.

Even though you love them more than anyone else, the pain of not being able to put that love into words grips your heart.

This song deeply resonates with anyone struggling to honestly share their feelings with someone important.

For those carrying emotions they can’t express, it will surely become a source of support.