Hidden gems of love songs. Recommended popular tracks.
A slightly under-the-radar but wonderful love song.
It didn’t become an explosive hit, but it’s a favorite!
Doesn’t everyone have one or two songs like that?
In this article, we’ve researched those hidden gems.
From among them, we carefully selected love songs from the “Hogaku” (Japanese pop/rock) scene that received great feedback from our readers.
How many of them do you know?
If you think, “I love this!”, you might want to share the link with your friends or someone special.
Please enjoy!
Playlist
| Hidden gems of love songs. Recommended popular tracks. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A Saucy Dog song that depicts a bittersweet romance |
| 2east | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)neguse. |  play_arrow | A happy love song that makes everyday life shine |
| 3east | snow jamRin Oto |  play_arrow | A cool and warm love song |
| 4east | A single miracle among seven billionACE COLLECTION |  play_arrow | A warm song that supports long-distance relationships |
| 5east | That’s all.GIRLFRIEND |  play_arrow | A love song from Osaka by GF, produced by Shota Shimizu |
| 6east | Love @ LiarHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A bittersweet youth love song by HoneyWorks |
| 7east | PossibleRYOTA KATAYOSE |  play_arrow | Ryota Katayose’s love song “Possible” |
| 8east | Under the cherry treeMACO |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, thoughts for the departed |
| 9east | Did I become an idiot or something?Suda Masaki |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings about the awkward feelings when falling in love |
| 10east | The Power of Encounters IIIAAA |  play_arrow | AAA’s love-song trilogy is beloved |
| 11east | FlowMaica_n |  play_arrow | Introduction to Maica_n’s love songs |
| 12east | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | Chay’s love song becomes the theme song for a Monday 9 p.m. drama. |
| 13east | To the Lightmiwa |  play_arrow | miwa’s signature song “Hikari e”: a fusion of love and philosophy |
| 14east | AWAYOKUBA – Slash –UVERworld |  play_arrow | UVERworld’s moving love song |
| 15east | Even if we’re far apart…Every Little Thing |  play_arrow | ELT’s classic song ‘Even If We’re Far Apart…’ |
| 16east | Wedding SongKyarameru Peppāzu |  play_arrow | Caramel Peppers' wedding song |
| 17east | nape (of the neck)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s poignant winter song about thinking of an ex-lover |
| 18east | Mikage’s WillUVERworld |  play_arrow | UVERworld’s affectionate love song |
| 19east | My clumsy love, only for youAraki Kazuhito |  play_arrow | A love song that speaks of straightforward affection |
| 20east | Our world for twoaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimerion’s early love songs |
| 21east | The ring and the spare keyhaji→ |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the poignant emotions of a long-distance relationship |
| 22east | mayflyONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Feelings of love while being unable to be honest |
| 23east | WOWCUBERS |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of refreshing first love |
| 24east | Map of Paradiseback number |  play_arrow | back number’s love songs, with a warm sound |
| 25east | Premium salted grilled Kuroge Wagyu tongue 680 yenOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s love song themed around yakiniku (grilled meat) |
| 26east | no oneMiyuu |  play_arrow | Miyuu’s love song, bittersweet |
| 27east | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA's period drama theme song |
| 28east | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s heartrending love song classic |
| 29north_east | A night when the moonlight softly fallsOgawa Nao |  play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan ending theme song |
| 30south_east | Dear…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s Long-Distance Love Song Masterpiece |
| 31south_east | Love StoryAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic “Love Story” is moving. |
| 32east | I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s sensual love song |
| 33east | Let’s go.HY |  play_arrow | The path of love we walk together, the feeling of trusting each other. |
| 34east | I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci |  play_arrow | The bittersweet feelings of a woman who chose love for herself |
| 35east | nape (of the neck)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love songs reflect the hearts of women. |
| 36east | I only know the last note.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE's new song is a bittersweet unrequited love song |
| 37east | Bus RomanceChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness and joy of a long-distance relationship |
| 38east | carpaimyon |  play_arrow | The appeal of Aimyon’s heartbreak song “Koi” |
| 39east | aloeFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the feelings of an ambiguous love |
| 40east | I miss youSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A rare love song by SPYAIR |
| 41east | Secretmoon drop |  play_arrow | Introduction text for the love song by Moon Drop |
| 42east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly’s signature song, perfect for Mother’s Day |
| 43east | Forever loveA.B.C-Z |  play_arrow | A song with a theme of dance and romance by five people |
| 44east | Song of LoveKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Koda Kumi’s easy-to-sing romantic ballads |
| 45east | I love youNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s simple love ballad |
| 46east | Little StarOku Hanako |  play_arrow | The heartache and loneliness of a long-distance relationship |
| 47east | 10 Years Love StoryT-BOLAN |  play_arrow | An acoustic guitar anthem whose lyrics set the heart ablaze |
| 48east | Song for…HY |  play_arrow | A gentle-hearted ballad born from real-life experience |
| 49east | Hard to say I love you ~I can’t bring myself to say it~WEAVER |  play_arrow | WEAVER’s classic piano rock song that expresses the bittersweetness of not being able to be honest |
| 50east | memoryDomura Riu |  play_arrow | A profound song that portrays a heartbroken man's regrets |
| 51east | HONEYKobayashi Tōya |  play_arrow | Shuya Kobayashi draws attention with his lyrical vocals and pop music |
| 52east | Ring ~ I’m getting married today. ~ Wedding ver.Sawai Miku |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece by Miku Sawai for weddings |
| 53east | clumsy personSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s heartrending ballad |
| 54east | When the magic wears offSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A love song by Saucy Dog that portrays even the breakup |
| 55east | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness of youth and the emotions of love |
| 56east | I’m beat.sumika |  play_arrow | sumika’s bittersweet winter love song |
| 57east | raspberryMarushii |  play_arrow | An unrequited-love-themed love song by a rock band originating from Fukuoka |
| 58east | Only I am loveTomei |  play_arrow | Introducing Tomae’s new song “Boku Dake ga Ai” (“Only I Love”) |
| 59east | Love is blind.yangusukinii |  play_arrow | A hopeful song about getting over a broken heart |
| 60east | My friend’s lover is the person I used to date.Ren |  play_arrow | REN's powerful song that portrays complex feelings of love |
| 61east | KILL MY LOVEKato Miria |  play_arrow | An addictive dance tune that portrays independence and self-affirmation |
| 62east | That love from back then is lost.yamazaru |  play_arrow | A poignant song depicting Yamazaru’s past love |
| 63east | Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Kobayashi’s smash hit song “Fall in Love” |
| 64east | I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Melancholic lyrics about telling someone I’ve found a new lover |
| 65east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’ straightforward love song |
| 66east | Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A poignant duet between a man and a woman whose hearts don’t connect |
| 67east | I’m sorry to you.GUMI |  play_arrow | Expressing a bittersweet romance with a bright, upbeat tone |
| 68east | AsymmetrySuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A signature song by Suga Shikao that portrays a twisted love |
| 69east | Meltryo |  play_arrow | Hatsune Miku’s famous songs, tracks filled with romance |
| 70east | Ti AmoEXILE |  play_arrow | An award-winning, moving EXILE song about forbidden love |
| 71east | MIOaimyon |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the anxieties and bittersweetness of love |
| 72east | single bedSha ran Q |  play_arrow | A classic ballad by Sharan Q that poignantly depicts the heartache of a broken romance |
| 73east | Hide-and-seekYuuri |  play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the pain of a broken heart |
| 74east | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of deep love and farewell |
| 75east | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses the essence of love |
| 76east | End the worldHarukamirai |  play_arrow | A punk rock song that poignantly portrays a parting from a loved one |
| 77east | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A famous song where Aimer sings Kataomoi |
| 78east | Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | The Dilemma of a Maiden in a Long-Distance Relationship |
| 79east | It’s love, but…Ofisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The love and lingering attachment songs by Hige Dandism resonate with my heart. |
| 80east | Words of Lovesupittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s classic song “Ai no Kotoba” portrays the feelings of love. |
| 81east | escape (feat. Kankan)Natsunose |  play_arrow | A love song produced by Natsunose and sung by Kankan |
| 82east | That’s all there is to it.Marushii |  play_arrow | A heartbroken woman looks back on her happy days |
| 83east | I love you.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A love song with a cute voice |
| 84east | Love Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s hidden love-song masterpiece |
| 85east | DarlingŌhashi Chippoke |  play_arrow | A love song by Ohashi Chippoke that sings of clumsy love |
| 86east | YESCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the bond between two people in love |
| 87east | Bright Red Nails and MilkKoresawa |  play_arrow | A new song whose indie track has been officially released for the first time as audio |
| 88east | Sounds good.Ide Ayaka |  play_arrow | Beauty and hope seen in a blurred landscape |
| 89east | dramaticSatō Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Sato’s heartbreak song: hope and empathy |
| 90east | URLSakaguchi Ami |  play_arrow | Sakaguchi Amo’s “URL” expresses romantic feelings in a modern way |
| 91east | It was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Delicately depicting memories of lost love |
| 92east | You can’t love all of me.A-ko |  play_arrow | A-ko’s new song: the struggle between self-denial and love |
| 93east | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Kenshi Yonezu’s feelings of being unable to be honest |
| 94east | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE achieved an explosive hit in 1995. |
| 95east | Kiss PlanM!LK |  play_arrow | M!LK Youth Love Song: Fluttering Feelings of Love |
| 96east | One million times, I love youRake |  play_arrow | A love song that wants to express deep love a million times |
| 97east | Scatter, Scatter, Fill (feat. Masaki Suda)Kimyō Reitarō |  play_arrow | A song that portrays infatuation and a wish to bounce back |
| 98east | Super Ultra I LOVE YOUSenchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of romantic feelings |
| 99east | Step into LoveK E I_H A Y A S H I |  play_arrow | Comfortable tunes by an artist from Hokkaido |