[Love Songs] Carefully selected Japanese tracks that comfort feelings of anxiety!
Even when you know there’s no point in overthinking, you can still feel anxious, right?
Especially in love, there are so many things to worry about—like not knowing how the other person feels, or wondering if they might be cheating.
In this article, we’ve gathered love songs that empathize with those emotions.
Let yourself cry to tracks that mirror your state of mind, or take a bold new step with songs that give you courage!
With the power of music, may your life from tomorrow on feel a little more comfortable.
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[Love Songs] Carefully selected Japanese tracks that soothe anxious feelings! (41–50)
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
It’s a masterpiece that makes you feel ready to take on everything with all your might, and even if you fail, it gives you the strength and power to keep challenging yourself.
When you’re anxious or feeling down, listening to it gives you a big boost and makes you think, “Maybe I can try a little harder.” The soft voice of the vocalist, Takuya Ohashi, gently wraps around your worries.
Last LoveKato Miria
Singer Miliyah Kato, known for her flow that evokes R&B and hip-hop, captivates listeners.
Her 2010 release “Last Love” is a ballad that gently accompanies those with a broken heart.
The beautiful strings and piano are striking, casting a bright light on a downcast mood.
The lyrics, which evoke a sentimental feeling in contrast to the radiant melody, are another draw.
It’s precisely because you care about someone that the time you can’t see them feels so lonely.
This is a love song for anyone who can’t forget the memories with someone special.
Sorrow like snowHamada Shogo
It’s an immortal masterpiece by Shogo Hamada that shines in the history of Japanese music, and it’s also famous as the theme song for the drama “Ai to Iu Na no Moto ni,” written by Shinji Nojima.
Even young people today who don’t know much about him have probably heard this song, haven’t they? If you’re struggling with love or relationships, it may strike a deep chord in your heart.
Hamada’s gentle voice will sink in and soothe your soul.
somedaySaucy Dog
A straightforward, honest love song that brings the ache and poignancy of heartbreak right to your chest.
Through real-life scenes—like the deserted park at Tawarayama and the sloping road where you can see the starry sky—the memories woven together vividly portray feelings for a precious person you can never meet again.
Released in May 2017 as a track on the album “Country Road,” this piece gently embraces an unforgettable love with warm lyrics that blend in the local Shimane dialect.
Its softly resonant melody offers quiet comfort to those who want to hold their one-sided love close, and to those who can’t quite put an end to a past romance.
deep redMy Hair is Bad
There are times when looking back on happy memories with a lover leaves you with a bittersweet ache, aren’t there? “Makka,” included on the three-piece rock band My Hair is Bad’s 2016 release Woman’s, is a track that pierces the heart with that very sadness.
It features a passionately strummed rock sound and delivers an emotional performance.
Vocalist Tomomi Shiiki’s way of singing those sentimental feelings through rock is also captivating.
The lyrics, which portray the moment when days with someone precious come to an end, resonate with poignant sorrow.
It’s a song that stands by the loneliness of heartbreak and gives you strength.
bittersweetSangatsu no Phantasia
Formed with the concept of imagining stories of endings and beginnings, the music unit Sangatsu no Phantasia.
Their track Bittersweet, included on the 2019 release Girls Blue, Happy Sad, is a number brimming with a gothic atmosphere.
It shines with jazzy piano and guitar performances, culminating in a colorful sound.
The lyrics, which depict a love that just won’t go right, tighten your chest.
It’s a song we recommend to those who want to bare their honest feelings and feel refreshed.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Your heart races when you finally put your hidden feelings into words, doesn’t it? For those just starting a romance, I want you to listen to “Kabutomushi.” It’s a classic released in 1999 by the singer-songwriter aiko, loved across generations.
The jazzy piano shows many different expressions throughout the song.
Her powerful yet gentle voice fits the lyrical world perfectly.
Please listen to this love song that beautifully captures the subtle movements of the heart when you fall in love.