Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

You are here—that’s everything.Kotora

[80’s JAPANESE CITY POP] Realizing love after losing it | You being here—that’s everything

This is a love ballad by Kotora, marked by gentle piano melodies and delicate strings.

It tenderly and carefully portrays the happiness that comes from having someone you love and the immense presence they hold in your life.

Released on YouTube in March 2025, the song fully conveys pure feelings of love and the desire to cherish the other person, earning high praise from fans.

Its soothing music and lyrics, filled with sincere emotions, will resonate with anyone who cares deeply for someone.

It’s a perfect track for moments when your feelings of love grow stronger or as background music while spending time with someone special.

100-yen kissLET ME KNOW

100-yen kiss

This song captures the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love.

While singing about someone who seems to grow more beautiful every time they meet, it depicts the two of them carefully avoiding crossing the line.

With crisp guitar tones and a light, buoyant rhythm, it leaves a strangely bright aftertaste.

It’s a track packed with the charms of LET ME KNOW.

Released on May 29, 2024, it was chosen as the theme song for the Chukyo TV drama “Highballs for Snack-Bar Girls.” Riding a wave of buzz on social media, it stands as one of the band’s signature songs.

Perfect for the season when you want to fall in love, it’s highly recommended as BGM for spring and summer drives.

I melt when I’m in front of you.Leina

Leina “I Melt When I’m In Front of You - Kimi no Maedato Tokechauno” MV

This song captures the sweet yet bittersweet feeling of first love.

It vividly portrays the adolescent experience of getting nervous and unable to be honest in front of the person you like.

Leina’s clear, translucent voice conveys the anxieties and joys of a girl in love, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2024, the track is pop at its core yet shaped like a ballad filled with deep emotion, showcasing Leina’s musicality to the fullest.

It’s a song that empathizes with those troubled by love or unable to put their feelings for someone special into words.

Singing it at karaoke might help you sort out your own feelings.

You liked thisMina

MINA | ‘The Music Video You Liked’

This song portrays modern love, swayed by the ups and downs of social media “likes.” Set to an up-tempo melody, it captures the complex emotions that fluctuate with the actions of someone you like.

You can feel the ache of trying to tell yourself “don’t look” while still being unable to help it.

Released digitally in June 2024, it was included on the EP “Airou,” released on July 3.

It’s a track for anyone struggling with love in the age of social media—and for everyone whose feelings waver within digital communication.

With MINA’s vocals, why not experience the uniquely modern heartache of love?

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

A ballad by MISIA that captures the moment when a chance encounter becomes the beginning of destiny.

Her powerful vocals convey deep love for the other person, the ache of time spent apart, and a wish for a future that lasts forever.

With R&B elements woven into the melody and her rich expressiveness, the song beautifully colors a fated romance.

Released in October 2000, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” It topped the Oricon weekly chart for three consecutive weeks and is recognized as one of MISIA’s signature songs.

It expresses the yearning of a heart in love for a destined meeting and the feelings that follow.

When you face a miraculous coincidence in your own life, this is a song that will surely give you a gentle push forward.

Song of LoveMUCC

MUCC 'Love Song' MUSIC VIDEO

Inspired by 90s musical styles, MUCC’s track delivers a dark yet catchy sound that conveys a mature emotional depth.

The lyrics, portraying the beauty and anguish of love, are steeped in a lush sweetness that will leave a lasting impression on listeners.

Released in June 2024, this song marks the band’s third major-label debut—a milestone that heralds a new chapter for MUCC.

The music video incorporates dramatic elements that visually amplify the song’s themes.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or navigates complex romantic feelings.

It’s not a lie.Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Usojya Naiyo

This song delicately portrays the inner turmoil of love.

It is a track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE included on their album “Attitude,” released in October 2019.

It depicts intense feelings for someone and the frustration of being unable to put those feelings into words, with a beautiful melody and emotionally rich lyrics that resonate deeply.

Through a medium-tempo ballad, the piece masterfully expresses the inability to be honest and the contradictions within oneself.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who have experienced the complex emotion of “caring so much that you can’t say how you feel.”