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

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

This is one of GReeeeN’s signature songs, expressing a bittersweet love.

It sings of unconditional love that finds happiness simply in the other person’s existence, and of the resolve to grow old together.

Released in May 2007, it peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and was also used in commercials for the drama “ROOKIES.” It’s a recommended track for those who want to convey their feelings honestly or deepen their bond with someone special.

As you listen, you might just find the resolve to speak your heart.

Love thief.Yuika

Love Thief. / “Yuika” [MV]

A bittersweet love song that portrays the growing feelings from the very moment you realize your crush on an upperclassman.

Released in March 2022 by Yuika, a singer-songwriter popular on YouTube and TikTok, the song conveys emotions like finding your eyes following the person you like, or your heart racing just from hearing their laughter.

It also captures the relatable anxiety of wondering, “What if I tell them how I feel and it becomes a burden?” It’s a gentle, encouraging track for middle schoolers struggling with love.

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MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

This song has the power to make you rediscover the small joys of everyday life and the connections with the people you cherish.

Included on the album “MESSAGE,” it’s featured on MONGOL800’s landmark release, which sold over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie work.

Since its release in September 2001, it has been beloved as a karaoke standard and remained on the Oricon karaoke charts for an extended period.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “Little Love Song,” perfectly matching the story that portrays the growth and romance of young people.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who wants to express their feelings honestly to someone important, or to recall the pure emotions of their youth.

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One Love – Arashi

Set to a relaxed melody, this heartwarming love song by Arashi sings of the bond with a loved one and promises for the future.

It’s imbued with a strong resolve to vow everlasting love and gratitude to those who have offered support, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in June 2008, it garnered major attention as the theme song for the film “Boys Over Flowers Final.” Today, it’s also cherished as a wedding classic.

As you listen, why not think of that special person who remains in your heart?

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Naniwa Danshi – First Love (Ubu Love) [Music Video Dance ver.]

Naniwa Danshi’s debut single is a love song that expresses the fluttering impulse of first love at 120%.

The music video—depicting all seven members working at a gas station and falling in love at first sight in a youthful ensemble story—also became a hot topic.

Released on November 12, 2021, it gained such popularity that, when fans were encouraged to post related videos on YouTube and TikTok, it set a new record for the fastest views by a domestic artist.

It’s perfect for junior high school students who need the courage to get closer to someone they like.

Packed with fresh charm, this track is sure to cheer on your feelings of love!

Because I like you.Yuika

Because I love you. / “Yuika” [MV]

The soft, relaxed vocals and lyrics that capture a girl’s pure feelings for her crush are unforgettable! It’s a cute love song by the singer-songwriter Yuika, popular on YouTube and TikTok.

Anyone can relate to having their heart stolen by someone’s little gestures and wishing to be with them.

Many listeners will surely resonate with the line, “When you like someone, they just inevitably look cool to you.” Released in June 2021, this song sparked a huge response across many Asian countries.

It’s a perfect track to cheer on middle school romance—why not give it a listen?

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Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]

Mosawo’s music makes the feeling of being in love shine like a gem.

“Is it okay if I’m in love with you?” Doesn’t that phrase bring back the pure feelings of a first crush? The lyrics, where the heartache and happiness of unrequited love intersect, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in September 2020, this track became a hot topic among young listeners, especially on social media.

Its acoustic sound and warm vocals highlight both the sweetness and the poignancy of love.

It’s a song I recommend not only to those in love, but also to anyone who wants to bask in memories of romance.