Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

That’s sad, isn’t it?Watanabe Misato

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It feels like a song about the end of a romance.

I think it sings about a woman who keeps all the jealousy and hatred she feels during love locked inside herself, without blaming the man who caused it, and who puts on a bright face without complaining.

In a fleeting moment when her guard slips, the tears must overflow.

Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo.

[MV] “Just so you know, this feeling is not love!” — Tenten (Tensen Tensei Shoujo.)

A sweet and bittersweet song by Tensens Tensei Shoujo that portrays the feelings of a girl who’s fallen in love but can’t be honest with her emotions.

While she denies it—saying “It’s not love”—her heart still flutters whenever she thinks about the person she likes, depicted in a very realistic way.

Released in May 2024, this pop number captures the tsundere girl’s state of mind.

It’s said to light up the crowd so much that the atmosphere of the venue completely changes every time it’s performed live.

It’s a recommended track not only for those with unrequited feelings, but also for anyone who wants to look back on the sweet-and-sour memories of their youth.

tenkiameKatayose Ryota

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A song by Ryota Katayose that sings of a bittersweet love.

The lyrics, evoking rain falling from a clear sky, are striking and portray the emotions of facing past memories.

Featuring a modern sound that blends pop and R&B, it reveals a new side of Katayose.

Released in August 2024 as his first solo CD single, the track was created in collaboration with singer-songwriter eill.

It’s a song that comforts and heals those who have experienced parting or heartbreak.

It might also be nice to sing it at karaoke and immerse yourself in memories of love.

Touch my heartIshikawa Hana

Hanna Ishikawa / Touch My Heart - Music Video (Full Size)

Touch my heart has been drawing attention as the theme song for the drama “I Inherited a Host Club.” It’s a track sung by model and singer Hana Ishikawa.

While she has previously produced many ballads that straightforwardly express love, this time—aligned with the drama’s story—she’s crafted lyrics and a sound with a more mature vibe.

That said, since the song portrays a woman’s feelings in love, fans of her earlier work are sure to enjoy it as well.

It’s also recommended for those who like Eurobeat.

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An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata “An Always-Unfinished Love Song” Music Video

A poignant song that gently portrays the love of a couple who have spent many years together.

Released digitally in February 2025, it drew attention for its storytelling and heart-stirring harmonies.

Written specifically for the film “A Love Letter in the 35th Year,” the piece conjures the image of a husband who, after retiring, learns to write so he can put his feelings for his wife into words—allowing the bond between the two to come through.

Motohiro Hata’s warm vocals and the delicate melody are truly wonderful.

It’s a supreme ballad, overflowing with love.

AzaleaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

A gem-like ballad by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme song for the Netflix drama “The Sequel to Goodbye.” Delicately portraying the sorrow of losing someone dear and the unwavering love that remains, the piece blends crystalline piano tones with electronic sounds into a beautiful track.

Released digitally in November 2024, it expresses the drama’s central theme of “the inheritance of memory”—starring Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi—through striking metaphors such as a flower grown from a cutting and photographs one cannot throw away.

It is a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one or carry deep feelings for someone important.

Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

A J-pop number by Kenshi Yonezu that delicately portrays the subtleties of a heart that can’t be honest.

His vocals, filled with tenderness and longing for a precious presence right before you, blend with the clear resonance of an acoustic guitar to deeply touch the heart.

You want to express your feelings, yet can’t quite weave the right words.

Those fragile emotions meld with a beautiful melody infused with elements of alternative rock.

Chosen as the CM song for Tokyo Metro’s 2014 advertising campaign “Color your days.” and included on the album YANKEE, this piece closely resonates with anyone who struggles to speak their true feelings or wishes to express love for their family.