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MetronomeYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Metronome

A gemlike ballad that gently captures the subtleties of meetings and partings.

It likens the relationship of two lovers to a metronome, meticulously portraying how hearts that once beat in unison gradually fall out of sync.

Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate vocals and memorable melodic lines convey the ache of love with nothing left unsaid.

Included on the album Bremen, released in October 2015, the song also garnered attention for its distinctive music video composed of hand-drawn illustrations.

It is a track that will surely resonate deeply with anyone suffering the pain of heartbreak or struggling with growing distance from someone dear.

Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

Someday Merry Christmas

A song by B’z, the two-piece rock unit that has remained at the forefront for over 30 years since their debut and can be called a living legend of the Japanese rock scene.

Among the many beautiful ballads B’z has released, this one is especially popular with fans, and even many people who aren’t fans know it.

Tracing the beautiful memories with a lover and seeing oneself in a stranger—lyrics like these can make your chest tighten when you sing them after a heartbreak.

With poignant lyrics carried straight to the heart by emotional vocals and gentle acoustic guitar arpeggios, it’s a song you’ll want to belt out at karaoke when you’ve had your heart broken.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Just… I want to see youEXILE

EXILE / I Just... Want to See You - Short version -

A song I’d like to recommend that speaks for the delicate feelings of a heartbroken man is EXILE’s “Tada Aitakute” (“I Just Want to See You”).

When it was released, many people were surprised by the gap from the upbeat track they had put out just before, which had left a strong impression.

Also, this song is highly recommended for appreciating the vocal prowess of ATSUSHI, the group’s lead singer.

So I think it’s best to listen to it twice: first focusing on the bittersweet lyrics, and the second time on the vocal performance.

Plus, the music video, worked on by director Hiroshi Doi, is a must-see!

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tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Namida” Music Video (Short Version) – with lyrics

I think there are many reasons for tears—tears of joy and tears of sorrow.

This song, which sings about parting with someone dear, tells a bittersweet love story: your first tears were shed in happiness, yet as you spoke words of farewell, you shed your final tears just now.

The vocalist’s beautiful voice makes it all the more poignant.

Lion HeartSMAP

Lion Heart – SMAP

A smash hit by SMAP, one of Japan’s most iconic idol groups, featuring a friendly, instantly captivating melody.

It’s an emotional ballad that expresses a strong resolve to keep protecting the person you love from now on and forever.

homeKiyama Yusaku

Yusaku Kiyama - Home

A song from a father’s perspective by Yusaku Kiyama that weaves together the deep love of a parent cherishing their child and the joys of parenting, expressed through a gentle vocal and ballad melody.

It delivers to the heart, along with the warm tones of the piano, everyday moments shared with a child, a parent’s feelings as they watch their child grow, and messages to the child.

Released in February 2008 as his major-label debut on tearbridge records, it was chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “UtaSta!!” and Yomiuri TV’s “Joho Live Miyane-ya.” In December of the same year, he performed at the 59th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

This is a song you’ll want to listen to during life’s important milestones—such as graduations and weddings—when you want to feel the bond between parent and child.

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

A love song woven by Masaharu Fukuyama, a gem of a ballad overflowing with warm affection.

Its gentle melody tenderly embraces the precious feelings you share, harmonizing beautifully with heartwarming lyrics that focus on marriage and family bonds.

It carefully portrays gratitude toward one’s partner and hope for a future walked together, making it a timeless masterpiece that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2011, the song was featured in the commercial for Recruit’s wedding magazine Zexy and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It has continued to be cherished at many weddings ever since.

This is a song that stays close to the heart—one to listen to when you want to feel the bond with someone special or when you’re about to take a new step in life.