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

Love WindIkuta Rira

Love Wind

It’s a heart-fluttering song that feels like a refreshing spring breeze blowing into your heart.

It’s a track by Lila Ikuta, chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: New Zealand Edition.” Gently expressing the feelings of wanting to confess but not being able to, and the inability to take that final step, the song resonates deeply.

The fresh guitar tones by Takashi Yamaguchi are another highlight.

Filled with the confusion and inner conflict at the start of love, as well as those heart-racing moments, this song is sure to give a gentle push to anyone struggling with romance.

Last LoveKato Miria

Miliyah Kato 'Last Love'

The work she created is a breakup song that perfectly fits the phrase “a heartbreakingly sad love ballad.” Through lyrics she wrote herself, it portrays with striking realism the aimless sense of loss and the lingering attachment that won’t fade after losing the one you love.

The grand, beautiful strings only seem to accentuate the loneliness at heart, and the clear, translucent vocals resonate as if asking a question—so achingly bittersweet.

Released in June 2010 as her 18th single, the track was later included on her acclaimed album HEAVEN, which became her first to top the charts.

When you’re carrying the pain of an unforgettable love, this song gently stays by your side in your helplessness.

It’s your faultAYANE

AYANE / It's Your Fault (Lyric Video)

A heartfelt pop number that sings of the complex emotions of love.

It’s a track by AYANE, a singer-songwriter from the Kansai region, released digitally in May 2025.

As the third installment in her consecutive digital single project, this release is drawing attention.

Featuring a lively rhythm and catchy melodies, it boasts a refined sound that sets it apart from her previous work.

The lyrics, written by AYANE herself, portray the conflicts and bittersweet feelings of love, inviting listeners’ empathy.

It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re struggling with romance or feeling a haze of emotions.

Blue JeansHANA

HANA / Blue Jeans -Music Video-

A mid-tempo ballad that portrays a tender yet slightly bittersweet love, like a pair of well-worn jeans.

This track, released in July 2025 by HANA, who emerged from the audition show “No No Girls,” features lyrics written by producer Chanmina.

You can really feel the ache of nighttime anxiety—wondering “When will we meet again?”—and the loss of confidence that comes from comparing yourself to others.

Although their debut single “ROSE” topped the charts, this release also includes a collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL.

It’s the kind of song that will gently stay by your side on sleepless nights spent worrying about love or when you want to sort out your feelings.

I want to eat sweet and sour pork from a Chinese restaurant.Rinko

Rinko / I Want to Eat Sweet and Sour Pork from a Chinese Restaurant [Music Video]

There are moments during a meal with your partner when you suddenly feel, “We’re different, aren’t we?” This song captures a slice of everyday life like that, skillfully portraying the emotional distance between two people.

The frustration of not being able to say what you want to eat, and the small loneliness you feel when your partner always chooses the same thing—these feelings gently resonate over a catchy melody.

The singer is Rinko, a singer-songwriter who weaves real emotions into poetic lyrics.

Released as a single in November 2024, the track sparked major buzz, with an early video preview on social media racking up around 900,000 views.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart, as if speaking on your behalf when you’re struggling with miscommunication in a relationship.

GingerTOMOO

TOMOO – Ginger 【OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO】

Singer-songwriter TOMOO, who has won popularity with a piano-centered sound and deeply insightful lyrics.

This song, which sings of feelings for a beloved presence, also exudes a stylish vibe.

It’s a comfortable pop tune that conveys a warm gaze—one that seems to affirm every aspect of that capricious someone, even while being tossed around by their whims.

Its message of loving someone just as they are gently wraps around the listener’s heart.

Released in August 2021, this track became one of TOMOO’s early signature works and helped propel her name into the spotlight.

It was later included on the album TWO MOON.

With its lively, memorable piano tones, it’s perfect as background music for a leisurely café break or a weekend drive, making the ordinary moments of daily life feel even more precious.

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?

I want to be loved.Oku Hanako

I want to be loved.

A song that tenderly embraces the earnest wish to be loved.

Created by singer-songwriter Okuhanako, it appears on the album “vol.best,” released in April 2005 during her indie days.

The piece gives voice, over a quiet piano melody, to a piercing question: can we keep living by clinging to the memories of being loved, even when we feel hollowed out by loneliness? Her voice—praised as one that can move you to tears on sound alone—seems to gently scoop up feelings that words can’t express.

The song distills the power of her music, which speaks straight to the heart—this is the artist who once sold 488 CDs in a single day at a street performance.

On nights when you long to be loved deeply by someone, listening alone in silence may kindle a warm light in your heart.

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.