[Couple's Song] Love Songs to Listen to on Good Couple Day and Anniversaries
We’re introducing songs themed around “marriage” as well as recommendations we’d love couples to listen to together!
Moments of joy, moments of sadness, things you worked hard on side by side.
A partner who shares so much time with you and supports you—that reassuring presence is what we call a “married couple.”
There may be times when you argue, but by taking things one step at a time and learning to understand each other, your bond will only grow stronger.
In this article, we’ve gathered affectionate songs perfect for couples to enjoy on Good Couple’s Day or on your wedding anniversary.
If you want to listen to classics that sing about married life, express everyday gratitude to your partner, or find songs about marriage to use at your wedding, be sure to check these out!
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[Couples’ Songs] Love Songs to Listen to on Good Couple Day and Anniversaries (51–60)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
A beloved masterpiece by Yo Hitoto that gently sings a prayer for loved ones and a wish for peace.
Released in February 2004, it has soothed many hearts with her unique sensibility as a Japanese-Taiwanese artist and her clear, transparent voice.
Using the flower—an emblem of Japan–U.S.
friendship—as its motif, the song expresses bonds with precious people and hopes for a happy future.
It was featured as the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and in JRA commercials, and set a record by staying on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart for 125 consecutive weeks.
Whether in moments of aching love or parting, or at life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations, it remains a song that shines without fading.
rice bowl; tea bowl; chawan (Japanese bowl for tea or rice)Hoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s “Chawan” depicts a married couple growing older together.
As they look through a photo album, a warm, peaceful scene filled with happiness comes to life, reflecting on the days they’ve shared.
A wedding isn’t a goal but a new beginning for two people.
Don’t you think that not only songs that express love straightforwardly, but also simple songs that portray decades of life—children being born, growing up and leaving the nest, and the two of them returning to a quiet life together—are perfect for a wedding?
Heart KnotYuuma
This is a warm ballad by Yuma, written to celebrate the departure into a new chapter of a dear person.
Released in July 2025, it carries a special backstory: it was created as a wedding gift for his own manager.
The song gently weaves pure gratitude and blessings for the future.
The calm tones of piano and acoustic guitar further highlight its straightforward message.
If you listen when you want to express appreciation to a friend or partner, it’s sure to warm your heart.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a wedding song!
AnniversaryHirai Dai
This warm, heartfelt song expresses the desire to cherish each day with a loved one as an anniversary.
Written from a woman’s perspective, the lyrics depict her recording the couple’s many “firsts” in a planner, conveying the idea that all 365 days are special.
Dai Hirai’s gentle vocals blend with acoustic tones to give listeners a calm sense of happiness.
Released in October 2021 and included on the album HOPE, the song also has a lyric video that visually conveys its message with scenes of a flower field.
It’s a recommended track for newlyweds and for couples who want to treasure their anniversaries.
[Couple Songs] Love Songs to Listen to on Good Couple Day and Anniversaries (61–70)
the red threadKobukuro
A love ballad that portrays the reunion of two people bound by a powerful fate, with hearts in flux.
This seven-minute epic narrative song, created by Kobukuro shortly after they formed, has drawn attention for its uniquely unparalleled structure.
From the anniversary marking the beginning of their destiny, through their parting, to the anniversary one year later when they are reunited, the lyrics carefully depict their emotions, as if you were reading a romance novel.
In October 2008, the song was covered by actress Yui Aragaki and impressively reached No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
It’s recommended for celebrating a special anniversary with your partner or as a catalyst for mending a relationship after a quarrel.
My dear youMatsuda Seiko
“Taisetsu na Anata” is Seiko Matsuda’s 34th single, released in 1993, and it was also included on her 1994 best-of album “Bible II.” The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Was I Really Ugly?,” in which Seiko herself starred, and it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The lyrics, which celebrate the joy of meeting one’s destined partner, convey a sparkling, radiant, and refreshing image.
Please listen to “Taisetsu na Anata” together as a couple and remember the early days of your relationship!
Family photoYoshida Yamada
It’s a piece wrapped in a warm melody that conveys the importance of family.
This song by Yoshida Yamada is the title track of an EP released in October 2024.
With gentle vocals and melody, it tenderly portrays days gone by and memories with family.
The words woven by the duo as they mark their 15th anniversary are truly moving.
When you feel the preciousness of time spent with loved ones, give it a listen.