Masterpiece songs about men and women. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of classic Japanese songs themed around men and women.
While it centers on love songs, it’s interesting to see the differences between men and women—such as the male and female perspectives that can drift apart even when in love, as well as differing approaches to life and views on romance.
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Classic songs about men and women. Recommended popular tracks (61–70)
Love is…Kato Miria
A massively popular love song by Miliyah Kato, an artist who continues to lead Japan’s music scene with universally recognized, overwhelming vocal prowess and a distinctive husky voice.
It’s a ballad that straightforwardly expresses a wish for a bright future for a happy couple.
day by dayYoshida Yamada
A smash-hit number by Yoshida Yamada, an artist who has garnered overwhelming support—especially among younger generations—for their emotionally charged vocals and clear, captivating voice that enchants many listeners.
It’s a classic ballad that portrays the journey of a couple from meeting to parting.
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka is an artist overwhelmingly supported by women for her cute, approachable singing voice and lyrics that precisely capture the complexities of female emotions.
This hugely popular love song is a classic whose lyrics compare a happy couple to a pair of neighboring cherries, resonating with many people.
Venusjoōbachi
A hugely popular unrequited-love song by Queen Bee, an artist capturing the attention of music fans with a distinctive high-tone voice that captivates listeners and highly message-driven tracks.
It’s an up-tempo number that portrays the push-and-pull between a man and a woman who keep thinking about the one they love.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
A renowned ballad by Ken Hirai, an artist who continues to lead Japan’s music scene with his crystal-clear high-tone voice that captivates everyone and his emotionally charged performances.
It’s a track that candidly expresses a man’s feelings as he struggles to forget the woman he deeply loved.
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
Namie Amuro, an artist whose warm, unforgettable voice and distinctive musical worldview have earned her cross-generational support, delivers her biggest hit with this song.
It’s a beloved ballad that expresses the joy of a couple who have pledged eternal love, and it continues to be sung by many.
Beloved child,RURUTIA
This song features Rurutia’s sweet, transparent voice singing of a woman’s jealousy—and the madness that transcends it—after learning of her beloved’s betrayal.
As you follow the lyrics, you can’t help but be impressed, thinking, “I can’t believe it can be expressed this far,” in sharp contrast to Rurutia’s unforgettable, beautiful voice.
But women will surely be able to share those feelings.
Love needs no third party; if one appears, this is what happens—sung ever so sweetly.
It’s a song that feels empowering for women.