Love songs about romance sung by female Japanese artists. Popular love songs.

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.

She and TIP ON DUOImai Miki

She and TIP ON DUO

This is a famous song by Miki Imai that leaves a strong impression with its portrayal of an independent woman who gracefully moves on from heartbreak.

The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto and the music composed by Chika Ueda, and the urban, smooth sound is wonderfully stylish.

While acknowledging where her former partner is now, the lyrics depict her stepping forward flexibly into her own future; combined with Imai’s transparent vocals, it’s a song that seems to breathe a refreshing breeze into the listener’s heart.

Released in August 1988, the track was used in a Shiseido campaign and became a major talking point.

Jun Sato, who arranged the piece, is also known for winning the Arranger Award at the 30th Japan Record Awards for this sophisticated production.

Why not enjoy this song as background music for a weekend drive or a relaxing café time?

Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi – Plastic Love (Official Music Video)

This is one of Mariya Takeuchi’s signature numbers, evoking the glittering nights of the big city.

It’s included on her sixth album, VARIETY, released in 1984.

Her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita, handled the arrangement and production, crafting a track that delivers a superb city-pop sound.

Looking at the lyrics, they portray the loneliness of a woman who has lost true love; she pretends it’s just a casual fling, yet her heart remains unfulfilled.

The contrast with the glamorous sound is deeply moving.

It’s a classic that feels perfect for adding a stylish touch to everyday moments, like a drive or a slightly grown-up café time.

Midday RendezvousTakeuchi Anna

Anna Takeuchi – Midday Rendezvous (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi, known for her exceptional guitar playing and genre-defying musicality, has been drawing significant attention.

Released in July 2025, this track is a refreshing summer tune featured in an FM802 radio commercial.

Its light, buoyant beat and skillful syncopation vividly capture the exhilaration of a summer drive.

The lyrics portray the emotions of a couple enjoying a midday date: a perfect balance between the impulse to shout out overflowing love and the fresh restraint of holding back from a kiss.

It’s a sweet-and-sour feeling many will relate to.

Blending shimmering summer scenery with Takeuchi’s transparent vocals, this is a comfortable, sophisticated pop number.

KILL LOVEano

ano「KILL LOVE」Music Video

Following the second album “BONE BORN BOMB,” this double A-side single track was released in the artist’s fifth anniversary year.

You can’t help but be drawn into the lyrics, which depict the sweet wish to hold a loved one forever alongside the fierce urge to destroy everything on impulse.

Many listeners may relate to the cry of intense obsession born from loneliness.

It’s a piano rock number with a noisy guitar sound that lingers in your ears.

Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 19th Single “Attacked by a Love Song” [MV full]

=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

Their 19th single, “Attacked by a Love Song,” set for release in October 2025, is a cute track about the impulses of love, featuring Maika Sasaki in the center position.

With an earnest message—wanting their feelings to be noticed even if their love is exposed—it vividly captures the exhilaration right before a romance begins.

The protagonist, swept away by a sudden rush of emotion, evokes listeners’ sweet and bittersweet memories.

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CHANMINA – Lewd (Official Music Video) –

As a song where seductive allure and a languid, ennui-tinged mood coexist, the title track of Chanmina’s October 2021 album “Harenchi” is particularly striking.

It portrays, with a distinctive rhythm, the tangle of emotions born from the desire to be loved—love itself, loneliness, inner conflict, and more.

You can feel both musical exploration and an evolution in expression in this work, which also served as a pivotal track that helped her break out of a slump.

Among the songs on the album, it stands out with a commanding presence and was performed at her first solo concert at the Nippon Budokan.

It’s a sensuous track suffused with a mature, sexy atmosphere.