Heal your heart with love ballads: A collection of pure love and heartbreak songs.

MissingKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – Missing [Official Video Short ver.]

Toshinobu Kubota delivers the bittersweet ache of an unattainable love with a sweet yet powerful voice.

The portrait of a love that cannot be fulfilled is drawn alongside a beautiful melody that seeps deep into the heart.

Included on his debut album “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” released in September 1986, the song was used as the ending theme for the TV programs “Uwasa-teki Tatsujin” and “World Pro Wrestling.” It’s a recommended track for times when you want to immerse yourself in memories of past love or revisit precious recollections you keep tucked away in your heart.

PRIDEImai Miki

Miki Imai - 'PRIDE' Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays a woman pledging her heart to the Southern Cross.

The deep affection for the lover who taught her both loneliness and freedom soaks into the heart through Miki Imai’s translucent vocals.

Written and composed by Tomoyasu Hotei, the song was released in November 1996 and topped the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Doc,” it became a massive hit, selling 1.6 million copies.

In 2006, the couple appeared together on the 57th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, delivering the performance with Hotei’s guitar accompaniment.

A heartwarming anthem that conveys the joy and ache of love, and the strength to turn feelings for a beloved into pride.

Recommended for those who want to keep moving forward while thinking of someone precious.

lingering loveKitatani Ruki

Ruki Chatan “Koinokori” Official Music Video

This is a ballad by Ruki Kitaya that sings of the pain and lingering feelings of heartbreak—something everyone experiences at least once.

Carried by gentle, unadorned strings, the song carefully weaves the emotions of someone who can’t accept parting with a loved one.

The protagonist, avoiding places filled with memories—like the convenience store where they used to meet or the walking path—will be relatable to many listeners.

Since its release in January 2023, the song has generated a major response, particularly on social media.

It’s a recommended track for those nursing the wounds of a breakup or in the mood to look back on a past love.

Being lovedKazuki

“Loved,” Kazuki official lyric video

A ballad by Kazuki, released in February 2025, that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.

Based on lyrics written during a high school class, it tells the story of a couple who loved each other but, unable to be honest, ended up parting ways.

If they had never met, they might not have felt lonely—but once they learned what tenderness feels like, it never faded and remained in their hearts.

This song will resonate deeply with anyone carrying such bittersweet feelings.

A must-listen for those who struggle to be honest with their emotions or who have lost someone they dearly loved.

First LoveUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – First Love

A melody that gently embraces a bittersweet farewell and unforgettable memories.

The lingering sweetness of young love woven by a 16-year-old Hikaru Utada seeps into the listener’s heart.

While accepting a past romance as a cherished memory, it also conveys a forward-looking strength to take a new step.

Included on the album “First Love,” released in March 1999, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Majo no Joken,” which began airing in April of the same year.

Set against a warm arrangement of piano and strings, even the breaths in the vocal performance resonate as part of the story.

This gem of a song offers solace when parting with someone dear or when you wish to bring closure to a past relationship.

snow moonYamada Ryosuke

Ryosuke Yamada – “snow moon” [Official Music Video]

A winter mid-tempo ballad that captivatingly conveys a sweet yet bittersweet love story woven into a snowy landscape, expressed through a delicate singing voice.

Set for release in February 2025, this track will also be included on the album “RED.” With vivid, wintry imagery, it delivers sincere affection for a cherished person, carried by a clear and beautiful vocal.

It’s a wonderful song that gently keeps you company on winter nights when you’re thinking of someone you love or during quiet moments spent reminiscing about precious memories.

Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Kimi no Tame no Kimi no Uta [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a heartwarming song that contrasts the grandeur of the universe’s history with the small acts of love found in everyday life.

It is one of Takaya Kawasaki’s signature works, included on the 2018 album “I believe in you.” After its initial release on an indie label, it was reissued by Victor Entertainment.

The song portrays the preciousness of each moment with a loved one, expressing a straightforward, sincere devotion to someone dear.

The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar and the tender vocals resonate as if softly enveloping those feelings.

It’s a piece that supports anyone reflecting on relationships with irreplaceable people—partners, family, and others—and feeling a deep sense of love.