[Love Songs] Carefully selected Japanese tracks that comfort feelings of anxiety!

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Tsubasa

If you’re filled with the bittersweet feeling of parting from a loved one due to getting a job or going off to school, I recommend listening to Tsubasa.

Released in 2004 by the rock band Under Graph, it’s their signature song that gained popularity through radio and word of mouth.

The strummed guitar in the intro and the performance unique to a three-piece band are striking.

The lyrics unfold like a novel, evoking vivid landscapes and seasons.

When you recall the days spent with your partner, your anxiety will likely turn into hope for the future.

It’s also a great number for sending someone off with a message of encouragement as they embark on a new journey.

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Ketsumeishi “Kodama” PV

There are times in love when it’s important not to rush and to wait patiently.

“Kodama” is a song that makes you want to nurture your days with someone special, little by little.

It was released by the music group Ketsumeishi in 2011 and was used as the theme song for the drama “Hagane no Onna season 2.” With its moving string arrangement, the track lets you savor their gentle flow.

The lyrics remind you of the gratitude we tend to forget.

By honestly opening up about even the smallest things, you might be able to turn anxiety into reassurance.

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back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

Here is a classic song that paints a bittersweet longing for someone you admire from afar.

Told from a delicate male perspective, this unrequited love story resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by back number in June 2013, the track combines a pop sensibility with a wistful melody and emotionally stirring lyrics.

The diary-like words capture feelings for someone out of reach, vividly expressing emotions that many have experienced.

In 2019, it was also featured in a Kirin Brewery “Tanrei Green Label” commercial, winning over an even wider audience.

Anyone who has felt the pangs of love or unrequited affection will surely relate to this song.

It is also known as a piece where you can learn basic guitar chord progressions, making it a popular practice song for those starting out in rock.

I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon

Aimyon – “I Want to Tell You I Love You” [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This song by singer-songwriter Aimyon portrays the frustrating feeling of wanting to be loved by someone but not being able to be honest about it.

The lyrics are told from a male perspective, vividly depicting a man who wants to express his love but can’t bring himself to act, gradually sinking into the couch instead.

If anyone reading this article is feeling anxious because they can’t read the other person’s feelings, I think you’ll relate—those moments are really painful, aren’t they? Released in May 2017 as her second single, the song is also included on the album “Seishun no Excitement” and was used as a theme for a KTS Kagoshima TV program.

It’s a track that stays close to the heart of anyone who longs to be loved but can’t take that first step.

I want to be loved.Oku Hanako

I want to be loved.

A song that tenderly embraces the earnest wish to be loved.

Created by singer-songwriter Okuhanako, it appears on the album “vol.best,” released in April 2005 during her indie days.

The piece gives voice, over a quiet piano melody, to a piercing question: can we keep living by clinging to the memories of being loved, even when we feel hollowed out by loneliness? Her voice—praised as one that can move you to tears on sound alone—seems to gently scoop up feelings that words can’t express.

The song distills the power of her music, which speaks straight to the heart—this is the artist who once sold 488 CDs in a single day at a street performance.

On nights when you long to be loved deeply by someone, listening alone in silence may kindle a warm light in your heart.

Hide-and-seekYuuri

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

A poignant ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in lover to the children’s game of hide-and-seek.

Through images of a tumbler left behind and a messy room, it vividly portrays a man’s heart steeped in emptiness and loneliness.

Yuuri’s delicate vocals, paired with a simple, guitar-centered arrangement, superbly convey the pain of heartbreak.

Released in December 2019, the recording was supervised by Hiro of MY FIRST STORY.

The music video, directed by Elizabeth Miyaji and featuring actress Yuu Kinoyama, further deepens the work’s world.

It is a gem of a love song that closely resonates with those who have just experienced a breakup or who still harbor longing for someone dear.

That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando

Daijiman Brothers - “That’s Important” [High Quality Audio]

It’s a classic song, but it really does make you feel positive.

It lifts your spirits.

The important things are simple, but continuing to face things without running away, not giving up, and believing—doing all of that consistently can be difficult.

When times are tough and you need courage, it’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to.