Love songs about romance sung by female Japanese artists. Popular love songs.
We’ve gathered a collection of Japanese love songs sung by female artists!
When you fall in love, you just feel like listening to love songs, don’t you?
I think many of us can’t help but think “I feel that!” when we hear a song that perfectly matches our situation.
In this article, we’ve selected love songs told from a variety of perspectives, exclusively by female artists.
From recent staple love songs to long-beloved hits and tracks tied to TV dramas, it’s packed with wonderful love songs!
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Love songs about romance sung by female Japanese artists. Popular love songs (141–150)
Song of LoveKōda Kumi
Sexy and cool Kuu-chan, aka Kumi Koda, sings the straightforward love song “Ai no Uta.” If you could have just one wish granted, what would you wish for? This phrase, which also served as the song’s tagline, makes you seriously ponder the question as you listen.
The song’s protagonist wishes to stay with “you” forever, even if the relationship remains ambiguous.
They feel a strong desire to date or to pursue their crush, but if everything could crumble in an instant, they’d rather choose a path where they can stay together just as they are.
It’s a feeling most people have experienced at least once.
Love is…Kato Miria
“Love is…” is a song whose straightforward lyrics—promising to keep holding hands no matter what—make you want to stay with the person you cherish forever.
It’s a vow of eternal love, truly the ultimate love song.
If you find someone you want to treasure, I hope you’ll listen to it together.
Miliyah Kato’s vocal prowess captivates so many people.
Only I am loveTomei
Singer TOMEI, who drew attention for her vocals showcased in the animated film Suzume, released the ballad “Boku Dake ga Ai” on December 6, 2023.
It also made waves for featuring a co-arrangement by Yojiro Noda and mabanua.
The lyrics convey a powerful love that, at the same time, hints at a kind of madness.
With a simple, quiet ensemble centered on acoustic guitar that highlights her clear, translucent voice, it’s a love song that evokes various forms of love.
Silhouette RomanceOhashi Junko
Junko Ohashi’s signature song, which depicts an urbane, sophisticated adult romance, captivates with an arrangement that incorporates jazz and fusion elements and lyrics that deftly express the delicate emotions of a woman dreaming of love.
Written and composed by Etsuko Kisugi and Takao Kisugi, it was released in November 1981.
With Hiroshi Suzuki’s arrangement, the piece achieves a distinctly moody atmosphere.
It won the Best Vocal Performance at the 24th Japan Record Awards and reached No.
7 on the Oricon weekly chart in 1982.
Beginning with a quiet piano, its graceful melody and pleasant rhythm underscore a sensual love story, making it a perfect song to enjoy in a relaxed setting.
ForevermoreUtada Hikaru
Singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada made a seismic impact on the J-POP scene when her debut single suddenly sold over two million copies.
Her seventh digital-only single, “Forevermore,” was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Gomen, Aishiteru.” The lyrics, which convey a powerful love for her partner, are brimming with emotion strong enough to blow away petty quarrels.
Featuring an ensemble highlighted by three-dimensional strings, it’s a heartwarming number that truly moves the soul.
Always, the two of usieiri reo
This is the theme song for the drama “Even If You Loved Me, I Have Secrets,” starring Sota Fukushi.
Everyone has one or two secrets.
There are things you can tell a best friend, things you can’t even tell your parents—the depth of secrets varies.
So when you find someone important to you, can you lay all your secrets bare? This song was created to mirror the romance of the drama’s protagonist, who carries secrets they can’t share.
Wouldn’t it be nice to meet someone who, even if you reveal the secrets you’ve kept in your heart, says—just like in this song—that it doesn’t matter?
Gentle RainKoizumi Kyoko
The lyrics penned by Kyoko Koizumi herself delicately depict loneliness in the city, chance encounters, and a heartfelt longing for the other person.
Released in February 1993, the song drew attention as the theme for the drama “To Love” and became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon charts and selling over 950,000 copies.
Koizumi’s voice, carried by Shoko Suzuki’s beautifully composed melody, blends poignancy with warmth, gently resonating with listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on a rainy day—one that softly soothes the heart when you’re feeling the loneliness of the urban bustle or holding onto thoughts of someone dear.
Freesia—More than liking, I love you—Kudō Shizuka
It’s a heartbreaking love song filled with a straightforward longing for someone precious you can’t meet, no matter how much you want to.
Shizuka Kudo’s song “Kousetsuran ~Suki yori Aishiteru~,” released in October 2023, is a ballad that also drew attention for being composed and arranged by the duo Sukima Switch.
Her vocals, which seem to trace each word and feeling, truly hit you in the chest.
As you listen, a story comes into focus, and it feels as if you’re watching a romance film.
Let yourself sink into its gently subdued atmosphere.
ALL I WANTHirate Yurina
You’ll be drawn into the world of an emotional medium-tempo ballad.
Yurina Hirate’s “ALL I WANT” centers on the theme of a bittersweet, mature romance.
It portrays a relationship that starts as friends and deepens after one pivotal night.
The determination to hold onto deep feelings for the other person—despite worrying about how others see them—is striking and fits perfectly with the gentle, atmospheric soundscape.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to relate to the complexities of love.
P.S.Ikuta Rira
Lila Ikuta, a singer-songwriter also active as the vocalist of YOASOBI and praised for her crystal-clear, era-defining voice, has released her ninth digital-only single, “P.S.,” written as the theme song for the film One Second Ahead, One Second Behind.
Its dramatically unfolding beats and arrangements create a unique sonic world.
The lyrics, depicting feelings that won’t stop even if they never reach their destination, will likely resonate with many who had similar experiences in their youth.
It’s a nostalgic number that tightens the chest yet somehow leaves you with a comforting warmth.