Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

Loverssumika

sumika / Lovers【Music Video】

This is a masterpiece whose psychological portrayal—taking a step back to reexamine your relationship with someone you love—strikes a chord.

Addictive songs often hide striking phrases and melodies, and this track is no exception; it’s a fan favorite that sparks massive sing-alongs at live shows.

Released as a single in March 2016, it captured many hearts as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Tokukai TV Sukatto Japan,” specifically the “Mune-kyun Sukatto” segment.

It’s the perfect song for those struggling with the distance in a loving relationship or wanting to reaffirm their trust and affection for their partner.

Be sure to lend an ear to the lyrics, where sumika’s keen insight truly shines.

End the worldHarukamirai

Harukamirai – End the World (Official Video)

It’s a striking love song that poignantly portrays parting from a loved one.

While holding tender feelings, it powerfully conveys the pain of not being able to be together through the energetic sound of punk rock.

Intertwining single-minded devotion with intense emotion, this piece reaches deep into the listener’s heart, singing of a love so strong that one could wish for “the world to end” if it meant being with the other person.

Released as a single in October 2018 by the indie label THE NINTH APOLLO, it was included the following year on the album Eternal Flower.

The song was also added to the setlist for the Heaven and Hell Tour, which began in February 2019, and was performed with heartfelt passion alongside its grand melody.

It’s a wonderful track from Harukamirai for those who have experienced heartbreak or separation, or for anyone who finds it hard to clearly express their feelings to someone important.

bumpyFurui Riho

bumpy

It’s a heartwarming love song set to a gentle lo-fi beat.

Released in June 2021, this gem of a ballad expresses earnest feelings while likening the relationship of two people who respect each other’s individuality to puzzle pieces fitting together.

Furui Riho’s soft yet strong vocals wrap you in kindness, giving the piece a warm, comforting feel.

Included on the album “Green Light,” it won the Hokkaido Block Award at the 15th CD Shop Awards 2023.

In 2023, she also provided “Friends” as the theme song for the Hokkaido TV drama Bento-ya-san no Omotenashi (The Bento Shop’s Hospitality).

It’s a perfect track for anyone who admires a relationship where both people acknowledge their differences and are inspired to grow through each other’s presence.

Love gets even more mellowrikon densetsu

Divorce Legend – Love Gets Even More Mellow (Official Music Video)

This track is distinguished by a luscious soundscape that weaves together ’80s city pop and R&B.

Sophisticated rhythm guitar cuts blend seamlessly with a blissful melody line, creating an unforgettable allure after just one listen.

Through Ayumu Matsuda’s expressive vocals, you can feel the complex emotions of romance—exhilaration, anticipation, and the anxiety stirred by the other person’s ambiguity.

Released in June 2022 and forming the foundation of Rikon Densetsu’s activities, the song was issued as a three-track CD single in January 2023.

In July 2024, it was featured on THE FIRST TAKE, with the performance surpassing one million views within a few days.

Highly recommended for those who want to resonate with the delicate nuances of love, or rediscover the charms of city pop and R&B.

the red threadKobukuro

Kobukuro “Red Thread”

A love ballad that portrays the reunion of two people bound by a powerful fate, with hearts in flux.

This seven-minute epic narrative song, created by Kobukuro shortly after they formed, has drawn attention for its uniquely unparalleled structure.

From the anniversary marking the beginning of their destiny, through their parting, to the anniversary one year later when they are reunited, the lyrics carefully depict their emotions, as if you were reading a romance novel.

In October 2008, the song was covered by actress Yui Aragaki and impressively reached No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

It’s recommended for celebrating a special anniversary with your partner or as a catalyst for mending a relationship after a quarrel.

For now,Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei – For Now, For the Time Being (Official Music Video)

A coming-of-age love song that emotionally captures the delicate feelings of adolescence.

It’s a track by Galileo Galilei, a rock band from Hokkaido, released in April 2025 as a tie-in for the original art exhibition of the popular manga “Blue Box.” The airy, translucent vocals and lyrical guitar sound seem to gently embrace the hazy emotions lingering in your heart.

It’s a song that will resonate with anyone who struggles to put their feelings into words in love, or who is troubled by the distance between themselves and the one they care about.

Love and stuff like that.riria.

Riria. / Love, etc. [Music Video]

This song, woven with a gentle story, was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Saint Who Was Too Perfect and Got Her Engagement Broken Off Is Sold to a Neighboring Country.” It will be released as a digital single in April 2025.

In close step with the anime’s protagonist, Philia, it carefully portrays growth in a new environment and the importance of bonds.

The combination of a soft soundscape and an emotional vocal performance is also wonderful, making it incredibly pleasant to listen to.

Please take your time and give it a relaxed listen.