Recommended love songs for junior high school students! Carefully selected J-POP classics and popular tracks

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Dogwood – Yo Hitoto (Full)

It’s a song that carries a bit of nostalgia, and you can truly feel how carefully and sincerely it’s sung.

It’s a classic that wishes for eternal love with someone you care about.

It’s the kind of song I’d like today’s middle schoolers to hear.

I want them to experience this gentle, lingering feeling in their hearts.

Kokoro AntennaShōnen Kamikaze

Shonen Kamikaze 'Kokoro Antenna'

It’s a love song about the importance of the bond between lovers, and I think the sound is easy for junior high school students to listen to.

It’s the kind of song you want to hear while closing your eyes and picturing someone special.

It’s a feel-good song that’s just right for kids around junior high school age, isn’t it?

meteorKobukuro

Kobukuro – Ryūsei (Meteor)

This is a gem of a love song by Kobukuro that portrays the strong bond of lovers gazing at the moon by the winter seaside.

The lyrics liken their love to a shooting star, resonating with the deep trust between two people no matter how far apart they are.

Released in November 2010, the song was also used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Nagareboshi” and became a major hit, debuting at No.

3 on the Oricon chart.

Its warm vocals gently envelop the feelings of those in love—you’re sure to relate.

It’s the perfect song for a winter night, one you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa

Aoyama Thelma feat. SoulJa / I'm by Your Side

The song is from quite a while ago, but I feel like I’ve been seeing Thelma Aoyama on TV a lot recently.

If you don’t know her, I really want you to listen to this track.

I used to listen to it all the time back then.

It’s a love song from a woman’s perspective, and it’s very moving.

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

This is a popular song by Gen Hoshino that became the ending theme of a hit drama, known for its charming, memorable choreography.

While the drama drew most of the attention, the song itself is extremely well-crafted.

Hoshino’s rich, mellow voice also has a certain warmth that makes it linger in your ears.

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

Are there people out there imagining what it would be like to go to a summer music festival with that special someone they adore? This song by the three-piece girls’ band SHISHAMO is packed with that kind of sweet, bittersweet youth.

The track is set around a festival date with someone you’re interested in.

It captures both a passion for music and the delicate emotional ups and downs of worrying about how the other person sees you—guaranteed to make your heart flutter.

Released in July 2014, the song is also included on the album “SHISHAMO 2.” It was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” reaching many listeners.

If you want to start a summer romance, this song will surely give you the courage you need.

It’s also highly recommended for couples to listen to together!

DarlingSuda Keina

Keina Suda – Darling (Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Keina Suda—also known for his work as a Vocaloid producer under the name Balloon and for releasing the hit “Charles,” which is especially popular among younger generations—continues to captivate audiences.

His digital-only single “Darling,” released on January 25, 2023, features a tight ensemble and an addictive melody that really sticks with you.

The lyrics evoke a sense of emotional distance that never quite closes with someone you love, something listeners of all ages are likely to relate to.

It’s a pop song that’s both sentimental and lyrical.

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