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 (161–170)
Let’s talk.Fujihara Sakura
Singer-songwriter Sakura Fujiwara, known for a wide-ranging musical style that prominently features the classical guitar she has played since childhood, has released “Hanasouyo,” the lead track from her fourth album AIRPORT—a number distinguished by her warmly enveloping vocals.
The contrast between the gentle, airy arrangement and the sentimental lyrics makes it a song you’ll want to keep listening to.
It’s an emotional pop tune whose soft sound soothes the heart.
GO FOR IT !!Nishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s 18th single, released on July 25, 2012.
It kicks off with cheerleading chants, bursts into an energetic sound, and features long, refreshing tones that brighten the air! It’s a cute and poppy love-support anthem packed with the feelings of a girl in love.
LOVE tantrum phaseChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu is a female idol group that was renamed from Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, formed in 2015, when the group became a six-member lineup in 2020.
Their single “LOVE Iyaiya-ki” positively sings about the unique self-assertiveness of the romance phase—wanting more messages, wanting more words.
This track is packed with their charm.
Their character is hugely popular not only in Japan but also overseas.
The lyrics, of course, are great, and the music video is super cute.
Be sure to check out this adorable, uptempo pop number with its delightful choreography.
My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame
Otoriamé is a Japanese female music duo.
The name is read “Neriame,” and their punchy tracks—born from the powerful tag team of Akari, who handles arrangement and track-making, and Akane, who handles lyrics and composition—are the big draw.
Their song “Kawaii Watashi no Kataomoi” (“My Cute One-Sided Love”) features adorable lyrics that depict the heart of a girl who can’t quite be honest, even though she’s wholeheartedly in love with a boy.
Both members handle the vocals, and their girlish voices, perfectly matched to the song’s vibe, become more addictive the more you listen.
The music video’s pop illustrations will also pull you right in!
Specially, do it.＝LOVE
A sweet, bittersweet love song has arrived from =LOVE.
It’s infused with a passion so strong it can’t be captured by a simple “like” or “I love you,” filled with a girl’s possessiveness and pure feelings.
The melody is a pop tune brimming with cuteness, blending adorable charm and earnest emotion in perfect balance.
Set for release as their 18th single on February 26, 2025, the song features lyrics by Rino Sashihara and Maika Sasaki as center.
The music video has already sparked a major reaction, surpassing 5 million views just nine days after its February 2 premiere.
Highly recommended for those who want to empathize with a lovestruck girl’s feelings or revel in the sweet-and-sour memories of young love.
I only know the last note.＝LOVE
=LOVE is a voice-actor unit formed in 2017 as the first group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Their 15th single, “I Only Know the Last Note,” also drew attention for featuring the youngest member, Kiara Saito, as center.
The lyrics portray unrequited love for someone who already has a special person, and those with similar experiences may find their memories overlapping.
With its transparent ensemble and wistful melody that lingers in the ear, it’s a sentimental number.
Peach juiceELAIZA
It’s a love song filled with sweet, juicy feelings.
ELAIZA wrote it to capture her authentic emotions in her twenties, and it was released digitally in December 2023.
The lyrics express a floaty, drifting state of mind and feelings that seem ready to overflow like peach juice.
Paired with its rhythmic groove, it really conveys the heart of a girl in love.
This track marks the beginning of a new chapter in ELAIZA’s musical endeavors.
It’s a great pick for White Day or for anyone nursing a crush.
If you want to resonate with those sweet-and-sour feelings of love, give it a listen!
I can’t say it.Furui Riho
A bittersweet song by Furui Riho themed around adult romance was released in October 2024.
It portrays a woman who keeps loving while suppressing her true feelings, expressed through delicate vocals and a groovy sound.
Co-written by knoak and Sayo Oyama, it features a distinctive, band-driven arrangement with depth.
The cover art strikingly depicts Furui Riho holding a phone while hiding her face, visually representing the feeling of being “unable to speak.” This work seems likely to resonate with and comfort those who carry emotions they cannot put into words.
it’s okayLANA
This song delicately portrays the ache of unrequited love.
Its melody evokes the bittersweet end of summer, and the clear, translucent vocals leave a strong impression.
It gently conveys the importance of accepting yourself as you are.
Released in August 2024, the track offers a glimpse into a new side of LANA.
Set against the soothing tones of acoustic guitar, the lyrics resonate like a companion to those struggling with self-acceptance.
It’s perfect for a drive or a walk.
A must-listen for anyone who’s experienced a summer romance or wishes to live true to themselves.
it’s okayLANA
A song that gently embraces a woman’s heart, woven from airy, transparent vocals and soothing acoustic guitar.
It vividly depicts the fleeting nature of summer love and shifting emotions, encouraging you to be your true self.
LANA’s tender voice enfolds anyone who struggles to accept who they are.
Featured on the new EP “19.5,” this track will be available for streaming in August 2024.
Carried by a melody that evokes the end of summer, it speaks to you in down-to-earth words.
It’s a song that stands by girls troubled by love—and by anyone who can’t quite accept themselves.
Perfect for a drive or quiet time alone, it offers a gentle push forward.