Hidden gems of love songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Bus RomanceChatto Monchī

Bus Romance

It’s a song themed around a long-distance relationship.

The longing to see each other—the frustrating distance—is portrayed in a way that’s bittersweet yet charming, and it’s wonderful.

The lyric “running from a new starting line” makes me instinctively happy, like, they’re finally able to live together!

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

Released as Superfly’s 4th single, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).

It’s a track that can be considered one of Superfly’s signature songs.

Although it is originally a love song, the lyrics also reflect feelings toward one’s mother.

It’s a perfect song to play when giving a bouquet on Mother’s Day.

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.

Is that okay?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is It Okay? [Official Music Video]

This is a RADWIMPS song that sings of such straightforward love that it overflows with feelings for someone you adore, to the point of bewilderment.

The track is included on the classic album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan,” released in December 2006.

Its popularity has remained strong; in December 2016, ten years later, the music video was re-shot together with fans.

It conveys sincere affection with a touch of humor.

Many listeners may have found courage in the lyrics, which suggest that repeatedly expressing daily gratitude and apologies deepens a couple’s bond.

Give it a listen when you want to savor the excitement of a budding romance or when you want to reaffirm your honest feelings for someone important to you.

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.

That love from back then is lost.yamazaru

Yamazaru “That Love Back Then Got Lost” (Official Music Video) PAC DA RECORDZ

Yamazaru is a singer-songwriter and actor from Fukushima Prefecture.

His striking name is hard to forget once you hear it.

In 2023, he released a song titled “Ano Toki no Koi ga Maigo” (The Love From Back Then Is Lost).

Just seeing the title brings to mind a bittersweet past romance.

The song portrays that kind of love—something everyone carries within—through Yamazaru’s perspective.

His slightly sweet voice suits the track perfectly.

It’s one of those songs you’ll want to keep listening to through autumn and winter.

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