Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.
From Yamatatsu to Kyon Kyon, we’ve gathered songs that express sweet and bittersweet feelings of love.
It includes not only classic hits but also tracks by recent artists, so why not add them to your karaoke repertoire?
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A masterpiece that sings of romantic feelings. Recommended popular songs (261–270).
Peach Blossom PetalsOtsuka Ai
It portrays the feelings of a woman who single-mindedly cares for him.
It’s a relatable song that captures the happiness of everyday life and the bittersweet feeling of not wanting the time with him to end—emotions any woman may have felt.
With Ai Otsuka’s characteristic gentle sound, it’s a slightly wistful number.
Silhouette RomanceOhashi Junko
Junko Ohashi’s signature song, which depicts an urbane, sophisticated adult romance, captivates with an arrangement that incorporates jazz and fusion elements and lyrics that deftly express the delicate emotions of a woman dreaming of love.
Written and composed by Etsuko Kisugi and Takao Kisugi, it was released in November 1981.
With Hiroshi Suzuki’s arrangement, the piece achieves a distinctly moody atmosphere.
It won the Best Vocal Performance at the 24th Japan Record Awards and reached No.
7 on the Oricon weekly chart in 1982.
Beginning with a quiet piano, its graceful melody and pleasant rhythm underscore a sensual love story, making it a perfect song to enjoy in a relaxed setting.
Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi
As the theme song for a Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.
drama, this is a gem of a love song that Eiichi Ohtaki released for the first time in 12 years.
Its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics that carefully weave the feelings of a woman in love blend beautifully, leading to a massive hit of 970,000 copies sold since its release in November 1997.
Used in Love Generation, the song also marked Ohtaki’s first-ever Top 10 entry as a solo artist, showcasing his rich musicality to the fullest.
Portraying a sweet yet bittersweet love story, this track is highly recommended for those harboring feelings for someone special or wishing for a happy future with a loved one.
La La LaDaikoku Maki
A ballad with delicate portrayals of a woman’s emotions that truly tugs at the heart.
It gently embraces feelings everyone experiences—such as the gap between ideal and reality in love, anxiety about the passage of time, and thoughts of family—making it one of Maki Ohguro’s signature songs.
The bittersweet feelings toward a lover are expressed over a pleasant melody.
Released in February 1995 as Maki Ohguro’s 10th single, it topped the Oricon charts.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Aji Ichimonme,” selling 1.34 million copies.
Highly recommended for moments when you want to reflect on the fickleness of love and life.
Classic songs about love. Recommended popular tracks (271–280)
First LoveUtada Hikaru
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.
Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko
A gem of a love song that portrays the aching feelings of a woman in love.
With moving lyrics by Reiko Yukawa and a beautiful melody composed by Akiko Kobayashi herself, this work harmonizes perfectly to vividly depict the delicate emotions of a woman suffering from a forbidden love.
Released in August 1985, it was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Friday Wives.” It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart seven times and became a massive hit, ranking third on the 1985 year-end chart.
Even today, it continues to be beloved by people of all ages as a song that stays close to the hearts of those who harbor secret affections and wavering emotions.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa
It was a song that also served as a TV drama’s theme, and listening to it brings back memories from that time.
I think Oda’s vocal ability and the texture of his voice are more wonderful than any other singer’s.
“Love Story wa Totsuzen ni.” Truly, I believe love announces its beginning all of a sudden one day.