[Long-Distance Love Song] Recommended love songs dedicated to couples in long-distance relationships

planetariumOtsuka Ai

Planetarium – Ai Otsuka (Full)

When you think of Ai Otsuka, you probably picture the energetic vibe of her hit ‘Sakuranbo’ and have the impression she releases lots of bright, upbeat songs, right? If you haven’t really listened to Ai Otsuka’s ballads, I recommend ‘Planetarium.’ In fact, this song ranks as her second best-selling track after ‘Sakuranbo.’ The lyrics, which express feelings for someone you want to see but can’t, can be interpreted as a long-distance love motif.

Depending on how you hear it, it could even suggest that the loved one has passed away… heartbreakingly poignant.

It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to together with someone you love.

Stop timeTiara feat. WISE

Tiara “Stop the Time feat. WISE” (short ver.)

A long-distance love song inspired by a couple Tiara herself saw on a train platform.

The title alone really hits home as the emotion you feel when you finally get to see your lover.

Since the setting is the train platform—a tough place for long-distance couples—the raw, heartrending feelings come through vividly.

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Yoshizaki Keiko

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Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End

indigo la End “Summer Night Magic”

A beautiful ballad by indigo la End that sings of those magical moments unique to summer nights.

Its lyrics gently depict the fleeting feelings of love within time that slips away, and the one-night-only, dreamlike experience—seeping tenderly into the heart.

Released in June 2015 as the B-side to the single “Before It Gets Sad,” this song paints a special moment shared with a loved one against a backdrop of summer scenes like festival sounds and fireworks.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly under the starry sky, especially if you’re in a long-distance relationship or carrying feelings for someone you can’t see often.

Because I like youBENI

BENI – Because I love you.

It sings of a woman’s bittersweet heart that longs to be number one for the person she loves.

Listening to this song makes me feel lighter, because the possessiveness toward him that I thought was ugly turns out to be something others feel too.

It’s a heartbreaking song, but one I want people to listen to when they’re anxious from not being able to see their boyfriend.

No Matter How Far Apart feat. SEAMOCHIHIRO

[PV] CHIHIRO / No Matter How Far Apart feat. SEAMO

A long-distance love song sung by CHIHIRO, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka.

The track also drew attention for her collaboration with hip-hop singer SEAMO.

It’s included on her 2012 album “C is.” Many listeners may relate to the lyrics, which depict a woman’s feelings as she waits for her faraway lover.

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Araki Jakkan

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Even if we can’t meetWISE

WISE – Even If We Can’t Meet feat. Kana Nishino

No matter how far apart we are, I want to feel you close—that lyric warmed my heart.

The back-and-forth between WISE and Kana Nishino felt pleasant to listen to and resonated deeply with me.

It made me realize that even long-distance relationships, with all the emotions they demand, can be wonderful and happy loves.

Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]

It’s the song used in the au commercial, isn’t it? Kenta Kiritani, who plays Urashima Taro, sings this somewhat fleeting, wistful song—since he’s Urashima Taro, I suppose he’s singing it to Otohime.

The gently heartwarming melody and lyrics are really nice.