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 (201–210)
PreciousItō Yuna
Released in 2006 as Yuna Ito’s third single.
It was used as the theme song for “Limit of Love: Umizaru.” The idea that any difficulty can be overcome if the two of us face it together—and that magical moment when two hearts and feelings become one—is truly wonderful.
Her strong, clear vocals make this a soothing song.
lightlyTomioka Ai
This pop tune, with its positive message and light rhythm, will brighten your mood.
Written and composed by Ai Tomioka herself, the song was released in February 2025.
It was featured in a TV commercial for GLOBAL WORK and became a hot topic.
True to Tomioka’s background living in Australia, the lyrics seamlessly blend Japanese and English, leaving a strong impression.
The words capture the exhilaration of being in love—it’s truly wonderful.
Be sure to listen while thinking of someone you love!
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
It seems the protagonist of this song has been in a relationship for two years, and the lyrics vividly convey how lovey-dovey they are.
It features Ai Otsuka’s signature poppy, bright melody and an easy-to-groove rhythm.
The lyrics are cute too, so it seems like a song that would go over well with men at karaoke.
First LoveUtada Hikaru
This is one of Hikaru Utada’s most famous songs.
It’s a poignant ballad that expresses the hope of moving forward someday, even though things are still sad right now.
Listening to it while thinking of someone dear might bring you to tears.
MHamasaki Ayumi
In the music video for “M,” many people probably remember Ayumi Hamasaki singing in a wedding dress.
Her vocals in the chorus sound like a cry from the soul to Maria in a chapel at a wedding venue.
Even when the person you love hurts you or makes you feel lonely, you find that, in the end, you are healed and fulfilled all the same.
Even if it means facing hardships, you still want to be with the one you love.
Perhaps that is the ultimate vow.
Bus RomanceChatmonchy
This song is often used as wedding background music and the like.
Ecchan’s cute vocal-guitar singing voice is especially striking.
Its pop melody captures the excitement of a girl in love.
It’s a recommended track for those in a long-distance relationship.
Hare and Sea TurtleDAZBEE
DAZBEE’s songs, loved for their translucent vocals and expressive power, have been selected as the theme for the drama “Suppin Hero.” Inspired by a wild rabbit and a sea turtle, this exquisite love song portrays a bittersweet longing for someone living in a different world.
The unrequited feelings and the efforts to bridge that distance resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 2024, the track is in F-sharp minor with a BPM of 120.
While it has strong danceability and energy, it also conveys a sense of happiness and cheerfulness.
It’s recommended not only for those struggling with love, but also for anyone who wants to connect with pure, heartfelt emotions.
JOYYU-KI
From the lyrics and melody to the promotional video, “JOY” is YUKI’s world in full bloom! What exactly is this worldview that irresistibly captivates listeners and viewers alike? “JOY” means “delight” or “joy” in Japanese.
Keep that in mind as you listen while reading the lyrics! The worldview is unique, but I find the romantic lyrics truly lovely.
AitaiKato Miria
Miliyah Kato has many love songs that are painfully relatable, and among them, “Aitai” is full of lyrics that will resonate especially with those in love.
It’s a breakup-themed song, and the pain of wanting to see someone but not being able to comes through so strongly it pierces your heart.
Love often doesn’t go the way we want it to… This song has many lines that capture the hardships of love in a way you can truly relate to.
Curse me, curse me.＝LOVE
A song by =LOVE themed around a feast held in the twilight.
It sings about love corroding in the shadows and the burden of keeping secrets, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
It portrays the longing for something beyond simply “liking,” and the contradictory emotions of feeling a strong bond by cursing the one you love.
Released in March 2024, the track was also chosen as the tie-in song for the Odaiba Dinosaur Expo 2024.
By expressing the complex relationship between love and curses, it’s recommended for those who have experienced deep romance or feel the intricacies of love.
It’s sure to be a song that resonates with your heart.