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)
First loveMurashita Kōzō
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
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.
Poem of SunlightLe Couple
A hugely popular unrequited-love number by Le Couple, an artist renowned for songs that pair a transparent, captivating vocal tone with straightforward, heartfelt messages.
It’s a classic that portrays a woman’s feelings as she recalls the kindness and warmth of the man she parted ways with.
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.