Masterpiece songs about men and women. Recommended popular tracks.

First loveMurashita Kōzō

Kozo Murashita “Hatsukoi” Music Video

A massive hit released in 1983 that sings about a faint, youthful romance from school days.

Most people probably have at least one memory of secretly watching their after-school club crush from afar.

Many listeners find themselves drawn in, overlaying the song with their younger selves and nostalgically recalling those times.

Although Kozo Murashita passed away in 1999, this gentle anthem of first love is still fondly remembered today.

I still believe ~sigh~Shizukusa Yumi

Yumi shizukusa – “I still Believe～sigh”【Music Video】【English subtitles】

A heartbreak song by Yumi Shizukusa—an artist known for her delicate high-tone voice that naturally evokes a sense of poignancy and her distinctive vibrato, who has also worked on theme songs for a nationally beloved anime.

This classic track expresses a love for a man that, no matter how fervently wished for, will never come true.

day by dayYoshida Yamada

Hibi / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

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 / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

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

Queen Bee 'Venus' MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

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.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE 2003 Namie Amuro

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

Rurutia – Beloved Child (Ballade Ver)

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.