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

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aiko - “Futari” music video

This is a song by aiko that captures the hazy, conflicted feelings in love.

The poignant lyrics contrast strikingly with the up-tempo melody.

It portrays a strong attraction to the other person while also expressing anxiety about falling too deep and a sense of self-protection, brilliantly conveying the complexity of romance.

Released in March 2008, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Six years later, in 2014, it was used in a Hoyu commercial, drawing renewed attention.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with love or having trouble sorting out their feelings.

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Sambomaster – Rock ’n’ Roll Is Not Dead + TV Spot / High-Quality ver.

It’s a song that shines a spotlight on the hearts of people who are carrying their anxieties alone.

Even when you’re crushed by all kinds of things and lose your confidence, listening to this track will fire you up with a “Screw this—I’m not losing!” spirit.

It’s a fight song that stirs up that hungry, never-give-up feeling.

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Mariya Takeuchi – Aloha-Style Love Guide (Official Music Video)

It feels as if your heart gently unravels to a tender guide to love, sung over a breezy sound that makes you feel the trade winds of Hawaii.

Everyone has moments in love when they worry, lose confidence, or don’t know what to do, right? This song stays close to those feelings and gives you a push, telling you it’s okay to be yourself.

Delivered in Mariya Takeuchi’s warm voice, its message—to find happiness by walking your own path—soaks into the heart.

Released in June 2014, some may remember it as the theme song for the film “My Hawaiian Discovery.” The masterpiece “TRAD,” on which it was later included, won the Best Album Award at the 56th Japan Record Awards.

Why not give it a listen when you’re feeling a little worn out from love?

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SHISHAMO 'If Only You Could Hear This Beating Heart'

This song sweetly captures feelings as straightforward as hearing your own heartbeat, the flutter of excitement, and the joy of mutual love.

Released digitally by SHISHAMO in July 2024, it stands out with its catchy melody and rock sound.

Asako Miyazaki’s distinctive vocals vividly convey the ebb and flow of emotion.

The cover illustration was reportedly created by Miyazaki herself.

Recommended for anyone who wants to share in the feeling of being in love or who enjoys pop, energetic music.

It’s sure to resonate with your heart!

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Kyanai – Usagi [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

When you fall in love, your emotions can change rapidly—you start seeing sights you never noticed before, and you get elated or dejected over the smallest things.

This new song by Kyanai captures exactly those feelings.

It doesn’t just dwell on the fun parts; it also weaves in the complex emotions of love from the perspective of the one who cheats.

Released in June 2024, the track is marked by a uniquely atmospheric sound and lyrics that are both realistic and poetic.

When you feel unbearably sad or anxious, why not give this song a listen and have a good cry?

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First Love – Kanau Matsumura [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Kanau Matsumura that’s packed with the sweet-and-sour feelings and frustrations of thinking about someone you like—the full spectrum of first love.

Released in June 2025, it’s a track that could be called the essence of his artistry.

The growing feelings for someone you can only meet in your dreams, the bittersweet longing that makes you take the long way home—listeners may find these emotions overlap with their own experiences.

When you like someone but can’t see them, even small things can make you anxious.

This gentle voice might softly stay by the side of that wavering heart.

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Kei Sugawara – Imperfectly in Love (Official Video)

This song, which delicately portrays immaturity and inner conflict in love, is the lead track from Kei Sugawara’s EP “sanagi,” the first release for which she wrote both lyrics and music for every track.

Released in November 2024, the work carries a message themed around adolescence.

Its translucent vocals and nuanced emotional expression are striking and sure to resonate.

It’s a perfect song for those struggling with the complexities of romantic feelings.

Jealousy, lingering attachment, self-contradiction—it’s packed with emotions anyone in love has experienced.

It’s a touching piece that’s bound to evoke empathy from many listeners.