Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu

Tearful Kiss

A bittersweet yet beautiful melody that seeps into the heart, this ballad delicately portrays the protagonist’s sorrow and lingering feelings as they face a breakup with a lover.

The emotionally rich vocals woven by Southern All Stars, together with a simple instrumental arrangement, convey the pain of heartbreak with striking clarity.

Released in July 1992, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta.” It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling single and won the Excellence Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.

Whether you’re seeking to heal the sadness of parting or reminiscing about past love, this song gently stays by your side—and continues to be a source of comfort for many to this day.

The world calls it love.Sambomasutā

The World Calls It Love / Sambomaster (Cover)

This song was released in August 2005 as Sambomaster’s fifth single.

Written specifically as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama Train Man (Densha Otoko), it became the band’s first entry into the Top 10.

In the final episode of the drama, the members themselves appear in the ending sequence, which was filmed with special permission inside Akihabara Station.

The song sings of forgiving the past and finding the courage to weave new days together.

While sensing the absurdities and contradictions of the world, it transforms that feeling not into anger but into kindness, becoming music that fosters empathy with others.

It’s a cheering anthem that gives courage to boys who struggle to express their feelings and to those who are afraid of falling in love.

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

It’s a song about a young couple who broke up, with one of them reminiscing a year later.

They wistfully recall their playful moments together and the silly conversations they shared.

Tsunku’s now-unheard husky voice heightens the sense of heartbreak, making it a breakup song that truly resonates.

Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū

Tears of Magnolia

A love ballad that sings of the profound sense of loss after losing the lover to whom eternal love was vowed.

Using the magnolia—the flower that symbolizes spring—as its motif, it beautifully depicts warm memories with a beloved person and the loneliness felt after their loss.

It was included as the first track on Stardust Revue’s album “SOLA,” released in March 1993, and was later released as a single, selling 150,000 copies.

In 2005, an acoustic version was produced for a Nikka Whisky commercial.

For those who have lost someone precious or who recall bittersweet memories in the spring season, this work will resonate deeply with your heart.

Tokimeki Part 1supittsu

Spitz / Tokimeki Part 1

This is a Spitz song that evokes the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love.

It delicately portrays the candid emotions of a young person in love and gently stirs the listener’s heart.

Included on the album “Himitsu Studio,” released in May 2023, it was also selected as the theme song for the film “Water Flows to the Sea,” starring Suzu Hirose.

Its simple yet resonant melody has won the hearts of a wide audience.

Whether you’re in love or not, this song will remind you of the fluttering excitement you’ve likely felt at least once.

A perfect pick for those seeking a refreshing number.

I’m going to see you on the last train.Chōkyūmei

“I’m Going to See You on the Last Train” MV / Chokyuumay

The band Chokyuumei, which gained attention after their song “I Want to Be Your Lover” went viral on TikTok, has a hidden gem among their technically polished tracks: “I’m Going to See You on the Last Train.” It was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “A Love That Begins on the Last Train.” The song portrays the love story of a long-distance couple, conveying an urge to take off running through its driving band sound.

It’s a love song where Rei’s rich vocals unfold over a jazzy band performance.

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Let It Be to the Flow of Time – Teresa Teng (Full)

This is a love song that wonders what life would have been like if I had never met the person I fell in love with, and says that precisely because I love them, entrusting myself to them and dedicating my life is no burden.

It sings of truly loving someone so much that I wouldn’t know what to do if they came to hate me, and wouldn’t know what to do if they were gone.