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 (71–80)
LONELYKatō Miriya feat. LANA
This is a track by Miliyah Kato—known for her realistic, highly relatable lyrics—teaming up with new-generation icon LANA.
The theme of the song is “loneliness.” It powerfully conveys the honest feeling of “I’m not okay” hidden behind a brave front, and the earnest wish to simply have someone by your side.
Over a mellow beat crafted by KM, the emotional vocals of Miliyah Kato blend with LANA’s cool flow, stirring the heart.
Released in July 2024, the song also drew attention as a collaboration between a Heisei-era gal and a Reiwa-era gal.
On nights when you feel alone, this song, which seems to speak on your behalf, will surely stay gently by your side.
The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks
“The World Is Falling in Love” is a story-driven song that portrays two people’s frustrating feelings: being unable to express their emotions and falling for the same person.
The piano and vocals blend beautifully, highlighting the poignant, bittersweet sense of yearning.
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
This song, which focuses on a couple who’ve been together for many years, expresses feelings that remain unchanged over time.
I bet some people have even listened to it and tried flashing their brake lights five times.
It’s a song that makes you want to cherish the person who’s always been by your side all over again.
First love isKarin.
Singer-songwriter Karin., who debuted in 2019 with the album “Identity Crisis.” Her mellow voice tugs at the heart in “My First Love.” The lyrics, written in down-to-earth words to her lover, are so moving they might just bring you to tears.
The song is included on her fourth album, “Our Happiness.” With its gentle tone and very easy-to-remember melody, it might be a great choice to sing at karaoke!
That’s all there is to it.Marushii
Be sure to check out the passionate love ballad “Tada Sore Dake no Koto ga sa” as well.
This song was produced by Marcy and has garnered attention as an insert track for the romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay 2023 Spring ~Sweet Orange Memory~.” The lyrics depict a woman who has experienced heartbreak, looking back on the happy days the two of them spent together.
What stands out is the sprinkling of words that convey regret and a sense of putting on a brave face.
Give it a listen together with the drama-style music video featuring Rinka Kumada.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Yuki no Hana is a classic winter love song covered by many artists.
Its lyrics express a woman’s bittersweet feelings of love in a way that resonates, wrapped in the atmosphere of the winter season.
It became a long-running hit, even performed twice on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Mika Nakashima’s delicate vocal style is sure to touch your heart.
I’ll turn you into a song.Supurīgaru
“I’m going to turn our memories into a song, just as they are.” This is a song by Spreegal that sings of a slightly bold resolve.
Without romanticizing a broken heart, its lyrics candidly trace the scenes and emotions etched in the mind, stirring deep empathy in listeners.
The track is included on the EP “MEMORIES,” released in April 2024.
Anyone who has experienced an unforgettable love will likely be startled by how unflinchingly honest the words feel, as if they were written about themselves.
While carrying bittersweet memories, the song quietly stays by your side, supporting the part of you that still wants to move forward.
Now, the moon is waxing≒JOY
≒JOY is an idol group that has been on a remarkable run since their debut in January 2024.
Released digitally in August 2025, this song is a love ballad that sings of pure feelings for someone special.
In fact, it’s a cover of a track that Ms.
Sashihara once wrote for HKT48.
The refreshing sound arrangement evokes the image of a star-studded night sky.
It’s the perfect dose of idol pop for when you want to immerse yourself in single-minded love.
shameless; indecentchanmina
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.
Darling Darlingyuka
Yuka is a singer-songwriter who studied piano and vocal music from a young age and continued pursuing music even after entering the workforce, ultimately making her major debut.
Her digital single “Darling Darling,” released on July 5, 2023, features a musical-style arrangement with a West Coast vibe that really sticks in your ears.
The lyrics, which portray the feelings of a woman who wants to be adorably coquettish but can’t quite pull it off, are likely to resonate with many people in relationships.
It’s a cute pop tune with a refreshing, summery sound that feels wonderfully pleasant.
