[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 Anxiety (51–60)
Keep smilingBEGIN
Even when something dark has happened, many people might feel positive and happy by listening to this song, don’t you think? With its refreshing, bright sound and the lyrics “keep smiling,” it’s sure to blow away all your stress and sadness.
It’s a feel-good track that’s popular across generations.
Dear…Nishino Kana
This is a song by Kana Nishino that conveys the pain of bittersweet affection and unrequited love.
The melancholic piano sound evokes the feeling of softly murmuring one’s sorrow, and the expansive development of the music strikingly expresses emotions overflowing.
The lyrics, which capture the inner movements of the heart when burdened with feelings that won’t reach their destination or love that cannot be fulfilled, further emphasize the poignancy.
By also depicting the ideal of “what if these feelings had reached you,” the song renders the suffering even more vividly.
Sounds good.Ide Ayaka
This is a gently toned song by singer-songwriter Ayaka Ide that expresses the feeling of being in love.
While it features a strong rhythm with an R&B sensibility, the overall sound has a floating, airy quality that leaves a strong impression.
The title, which conveys a light, affirmative will, is another key point—it evokes an image of quietly facing one’s own heart.
It’s a track that encourages a calm, forward-looking mindset, telling us not to be swayed by our surroundings and to cherish the present—even if things feel uncertain.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
A J-pop number by Kenshi Yonezu that delicately portrays the subtleties of a heart that can’t be honest.
His vocals, filled with tenderness and longing for a precious presence right before you, blend with the clear resonance of an acoustic guitar to deeply touch the heart.
You want to express your feelings, yet can’t quite weave the right words.
Those fragile emotions meld with a beautiful melody infused with elements of alternative rock.
Chosen as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s 2014 advertising campaign “Color your days.” and included on the album YANKEE, this piece closely resonates with anyone who struggles to speak their true feelings or wishes to express love for their family.
[Love Songs] Carefully Selected Japanese Tracks That Soothe Anxiety (61–70)
SWEET NONFICTIONNiziU
The song by NiziU has been drawing attention as a track that gently supports feelings of anxiety in love.
Released in March 2024 as the theme song for the film “My Boyfriend in Orange: Ellie in Love Sickness” (Koiwazurai no Ellie), it delicately portrays the emotions of a high school girl timid about love, expressing the feelings of young people swaying between ideals and reality.
It’s recommended not only for those troubled by romance, but also for anyone who lacks confidence and can’t take the first step.
This heartwarming love song, packed with NiziU’s charm, is sure to give you the courage to fall in love.
B.M.S.idom
A bittersweet yet warm love song has been born.
With idom’s gentle vocals and delicate melody that seep into the heart, this piece tenderly portrays everyday moments with a loved one and thoughts about the future.
Released in July 2024, the song is an acoustic-tinged love ballad.
Following “GLOW,” which was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Guardian of the Market,” it has become another much-anticipated work.
Give it a listen when you want to savor peaceful moments with your partner or reflect on the future you’ll share.
idom’s kind voice is sure to resonate with your feelings.
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
This song was created through a three-way collaboration between Ayaka and Kobukuro, who are on the same record label, after they performed together on the music program “Music Fair.” The three vocalists, all with powerful voices, deliver an incredibly impactful performance that lifts your spirits and pushes you forward.
It’s a positive track that will blow away the worries not only of those struggling with love, but also of anyone thinking about taking on a new challenge.