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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.

The selection focuses on songs that are beloved across generations and easy to relate to.

Classic songs about men and women. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)

DepartureGReeeeN

A signature song by GReeeeN, an artist beloved across generations for their soaring high-tone vocals that captivate many listeners and their fast-paced melodies.

It’s a ballad that expresses the feelings of a man and woman who are about to be separated.

366 daysHY

A beloved masterpiece ballad by HY, an artist cherished for catchy melodies that everyone can hum and the delicate harmonies crafted by its members.

The song portrays the heartbreak of a woman who still finds herself searching for traces of the man she parted ways with.

Stop this nightJUJU

JUJU “Stop This Night for Me”
Stop this nightJUJU

An unrequited-love song by JUJU, an artist whose distinctive husky voice and exceptional musical sensibility resonate with many listeners and garner support across generations.

This renowned ballad expresses the feelings of a woman reminiscing about the happy days she spent with the man she once loved deeply.

Only HumanK

K is an artist loved by a wide range of generations for his clear, high-toned voice that moves listeners’ emotions.

This major hit unrequited-love number is a classic ballad that portrays a man’s single-minded feelings for a woman he once loved and cannot forget.

Man & WomanMy Little Lover

My Little Lover—commonly known as Mylova—is a hit song released in 1995.

With its unburdened production and airy vocals, everything comes together in this signature track for Mylova.

Its world, which brightly portrays the loneliness of a woman who has broken up with her boyfriend and is now on her own, resonated deeply with women and young people at the time.

Summer loverSHISHAMO

This is a sentimental song by SHISHAMO that captures the feelings of a girl at the end of summer.

It portrays both the bittersweetness of a summer romance and the first step toward growth as she tries to discover a new version of herself.

The small happiness of buying a cheap sherbet—and the emptiness that lingers there.

Should she stay trapped in this summer, or decide to grow up? It vividly brings back a slice of youth that everyone has experienced.

Released in September 2016, the song was performed on TV Asahi’s “Kanjam Kanzen Nen SHOW,” resonating with many listeners.

It’s a perfect listen when you want to sink into summer memories or when you’re going through a farewell with someone important.

Masterpieces about men and women. Recommended popular songs (21–30)

Lion HeartSMAP

A signature song by SMAP, an idol group beloved worldwide for their approachable, catchy melodies and powerful messages that make you hum along.

It’s a classic ballad expressing a man’s strong resolve to protect the woman he loves forever.