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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Collection of romance-themed songs. Let’s listen to Japanese love songs (161–170)
Tokimeki Part 1supittsu
At the beginning of love, a swirl of contradictory emotions arises.
For example, you may want to be liked and to get closer to the other person, yet at the same time you don’t want to be disliked, so you hesitate to approach.
Tokimeki Part 1 is a song that expresses these conflicting feelings.
It’s an original piece Spitz wrote as the theme song for the film Water Flows Toward the Sea.
The result is a mid-tempo ballad with the refreshingly pure atmosphere characteristic of the band.
Give it a listen while recalling the start of a romance.
I want to be your lover.Chōkyūmei
Chokyumei, who have been drawing attention for their one-of-a-kind aesthetic, explore the emotions of the exact moment you fall in love in “I Want to Be Your Lover.” They delve into that mysterious instant by comparing it to chocolate.
The pop-jazz-like melody can also be taken as depicting the excitement and flutter of falling in love.
First, I hope you’ll listen without overthinking and just feel the sweetness and poignancy of love.
Then on your second listen, why not focus on their powerful vocals and the stylish music video?
Collection of love-themed songs. Let’s listen to Japanese love songs (171–180)
WithNaoto Intiraymi
Singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi, who performs under a name that means “Festival of the Sun” in Quechua.
Released on April 14, 2023, “With” is a catchy number featuring a floating-feel opening chorus and ear-catching sounds.
The lyrics, which convey honest, powerful feelings, pierce the heart alongside the exhilarating melody.
It’s a heartwarming love song that anyone in love is sure to relate to.
escape (feat. Kankan)Natsunose
Escape, produced by Natsunose, who rose to prominence after a song posted on YouTube drew attention.
The vocals are by singer Kankan, and it’s a sentimental track that portrays moments when feelings of love for someone special overflow.
Her crystal-clear singing etched into the rhythmic track is striking, with a voice that conveys a love that doesn’t fade with time.
Set against an urban-tinged beat, this number captures the fleeting moments when night turns into morning.
these boring daysHiguchi Ai
As the culmination of her three-part love song series, singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi released This Boring Days following Love’s Color and Love in the Vending Machine.
Even if our everyday life isn’t sparkling like a TV drama, the lyrics—wishing to keep loving each other for a long time within this down-to-earth life—quietly seep into your heart.
Higuchi’s warm singing voice is a perfect match for these lyrics.
It’s a gentle, beautiful love ballad filled with the straightforward feeling of loving your current life and the partner right in front of you.
Vending Machine LoveHiguchi Ai
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi’s bittersweet love song “Jihanki no Koi” (“Vending Machine Love”) brims with aching emotions.
Released as the second installment of Higuchi’s “Love Song Trilogy,” it was written as the theme song for the film “Can You Buy That Love from a Vending Machine?” Haven’t we all experienced those one-sided feelings—riding an emotional roller coaster over the other person’s smallest gestures or words, wondering what they really think of us? It’s a refreshing track that captures the mix of joy and chest-tightening pain with a delicate touch.
I’m not sad.Fujita Kako
Have you ever, after a heartbreak, found yourself full of regrets? That bittersweet feeling is what “I’m Not Sad” portrays.
It’s a ballad sung by next-generation artist Takako Fuji.
The lyrics are in the first person, depicting moments of regret—“If only I’d done this back then”—and scenes of consoling oneself with “It can’t be helped.” Another charm is how it leaves some things unsaid, inviting listeners to imagine the rest.
Immerse yourself in its wistful world as you listen.