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 (181–190)
HONEYKobayashi Tōya
Singer-songwriter Shuya Kobayashi, who has been gaining attention for his lyrical vocals and classic pop-inspired songs.
His digital single “HONEY,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Tiny Senpai, lifts your spirits with a pop melody riding a brisk beat.
That restless feeling of not knowing what to do when your affection won’t stop might remind many people of their first love.
It’s a catchy number whose sparkling ensemble colors a sweet-and-sour story.
I want to fall in love dramaticallyKodama Hikari
If you like girly songs, be sure to check out “Dramatically in Love” as well.
This track was released by Hikari Kodama, who is active as both a singer-songwriter and a voice actress.
It serves as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend.
The chorus, which repeats the title phrase and sings about the excitement of romance, leaves a strong impression.
The way the song keeps rhyming with the title phrase also hits hard and sticks in your ears.
Don’t miss the music video, too, with its charming use of Cheki instant photos.
I See YouYamashita Tomohisa
Tomohisa Yamashita is an actor and singer.
He created the song “I See You” as the theme for the film he stars in, SEE HEAR LOVE.
It’s mostly an English-language ballad that expresses overflowing love in a direct way.
The lyrics have a warm feel, so I hope you’ll listen closely as you follow along.
And don’t miss the dreamlike music video—it also conveys the world of the song and the film.
That love from back then is lost.yamazaru
Yamazaru is a singer-songwriter and actor from Fukushima Prefecture.
His striking name is hard to forget once you hear it.
In 2023, he released a song titled “Ano Toki no Koi ga Maigo” (The Love From Back Then Is Lost).
Just seeing the title brings to mind a bittersweet past romance.
The song portrays that kind of love—something everyone carries within—through Yamazaru’s perspective.
His slightly sweet voice suits the track perfectly.
It’s one of those songs you’ll want to keep listening to through autumn and winter.
Monochrome WorldIwatatakanori
Monochrome World, sung by Takanori Iwata, a member of the Japanese dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
The song portrays an unchanging, everyday life as a monochrome world, and depicts love as something that brings color to it.
Hearing “monochrome world” might give a slightly lonely impression, but this track conveys a sense of warmth.
It’s the first love song for which Iwata handled both lyrics and composition—be sure to give it a listen!
