Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

La La LaDaikoku Maki

La La La

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.

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.

Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa

Love Story Suddenly – Kazumasa Oda

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.

silver vine (Actinidia polygama)Yamamoto Aya

Sayaka Yamamoto “Matatabi” Music Video

It portrays a woman’s emotions, where attachment and suspicion toward a loved one intertwine.

Released on December 25, 2024, this track is included on the EP “U TA CARTE.” It’s a song that showcases Sayaka Yamamoto’s musical growth and versatile expressiveness.

Her vocals, combining power and sultriness, enhance the song’s worldview.

The rock ’n’ roll–tinged arrangement is cool, too.

A high-intensity love song with a mature vibe that’s absolutely electrifying.

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.

TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)

It’s a familiar, anime-style classic.

Just like the anime itself, it conveys the frustration of two people who love each other but can’t be honest about it.

If only they hadn’t fallen in love, they wouldn’t have to feel this sad—yet people still refuse to give up on loving someone.

Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A gem of a love song by Takaya Kawasaki that makes you forget the worries and complex emotions unique to long-distance relationships.

The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar and his husky voice sink deep into your heart.

The straightforward feeling of “I don’t want to let you go” sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Included on the album “I believe in you,” released in July 2018, the track went viral on social media in 2020 and was chosen as the theme song for a LINE drama, capturing the hearts of many.

It’s a recommended song not only for those in long-distance relationships but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.