A collection of romance-themed songs. Let’s listen to some Japanese love songs.
If you’re currently in love or have someone special in your life, you might find yourself looking for love-themed songs when you listen to music.
In the J-POP scene, countless love songs have been released over the years, and their melodies and lyrics have moved the hearts of many listeners.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of love songs you’ll want to hear right now—from timeless classics to the latest buzzworthy tracks.
We’ve chosen everything from songs overflowing with happiness to bittersweet tunes about heartbreak and unrequited love, so please find the ones that perfectly match your current mood.
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A collection of romance-themed songs. Let’s listen to Japanese love songs (101–110)
When You Were MineNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)
Takahiro Nishijima, who is active as an actor and singer under the name “Nissy.” One of his works drawing attention as his first English-language song is “When You Were Mine.” It’s an R&B-style dance track that sings about longing for a cherished person who has been lost.
From the consistently showcased high-tone vocals to the key change toward the end, there are plenty of highlights.
And don’t miss the sharp dance performance in the music video, either.
HappinessOmoinotake
Omoinotake is a three-piece band whose vocalist, Reo Fujii, delivers an emotional voice that tugs at your heart.
Their song “Shiawase” (Happiness) lives up to its title, overflowing with euphoria, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Horimiya -piece-.
Fujii’s vocals and the synthesizer tones are soothing to the ear, sweet-and-sour and youthful, stirring up a deeply emotional mood in this love song.
You can feel the full force of that straightforward yet aching “I love you.”
Fly awayPEDRO
In 2023, BiSH disbanded to much regret.
“Tonde Yuke” was released as the first single commemorating the restart of PEDRO, the solo project of Ayuni D, who was a member of BiSH.
The lyrics depict an ordinary, everyday life—somehow nostalgic—and the chorus makes your heart skip a beat.
It’s a love song, but it’s deeply emo and feels very relatable.
By the time it ends, you’ll be left with a warm, gentle feeling.
I love youRen
Many people probably feel embarrassed to say “I love you” to their partner face-to-face.
This love song conveys that feeling—playfully hiding the shyness—by saying it in Korean.
It’s a track by REN, a singer-songwriter from Tokushima known for hits like “Aitai” and “for you,” released in April 2023.
The grand yet gentle arrangement paired with his sweet vocals makes the sound slowly seep into your heart.
Definitely give it a listen together as a couple.
FruitsRin Oto
Rapper Rin-ne, who’s garnered attention for his everyday-life-inspired lyrics and rap skills strong enough to win multiple MC battles, teams up with asmi—often called “the most-used voice on social media”—on Fruits, the theme song for the Netflix series Let’s Get Divorced.
Even when you’ve decided to break up, you can’t help but still care; if you’ve ever been in love, that feeling might overlap with your own experience.
It’s a sentimental pop tune with a laid-back track and a poignant melody that really resonates.
Collection of romance-themed songs. Let’s listen to Japanese love songs (111–120)
Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a rock band known for their light, upbeat sound.
The song they wrote for JTB’s summer campaign tie-in is “Summer Love Advisory.” The lyrics depict the beginning of a romance set in summer.
With plenty of humor, it portrays a woman who can’t stop thinking about the person she’s fallen for.
It’s a work that strikes a captivating balance between playful and bittersweet.
Another highlight is the abundance of summer-themed words, which enhances the seasonal feel.
As I amSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-piece rock band whose lyrics, vividly depicting scenes of romance, have garnered strong support especially among younger listeners.
Their 14th digital-only single, “Watashi no Mama de,” used as the commercial song for the matching app with, is a lively track featuring an intro guitar riff that sticks in your head.
The lyrics, which declare a commitment to valuing one’s true self rather than conforming to someone else’s preferences, are sure to give courage to people of all ages and genders.
With its cute vocals that perfectly match the song’s world, it’s a catchy pop tune.