Bittersweet feelings come rushing back! Recommended love songs for the Yutori generation
For those known as the “Yutori generation,” born roughly between 1987 and 2004, their youthful years likely span from around 2002 to 2019.
During their school days, many were probably immersed in club activities and romance, so there are plenty of songs that became memorable in connection with those experiences.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of love songs we recommend for the Yutori generation.
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Bittersweet feelings come rushing back! Recommended love songs for the Yutori generation (41–50)
LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu
A dramatic love song by Toshinobu Kubota that captures the exhilaration of romance, like riding a merry-go-round.
It gently embraces the hearts of those who feel lonely, singing about the joy of reclaiming life’s sparkle through a new encounter.
In 1996, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Long Vacation,” starring Takuya Kimura, and became a major cultural sensation alongside the show.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and surpassed total sales of 1.856 million copies, also earning an Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to bask in bittersweet memories of love or take a bold new step in life.
Bittersweet feelings come rushing back! Recommended love songs for the Yutori generation (51–60)
Chronostasiskinoko teikoku
This is a song that wraps you in a calm, cozy feeling—like taking an evening stroll with your lover.
Its exquisitely measured tempo of BPM 83 soothes the heart, unhurried, like the rhythm of two people walking side by side.
It’s a story-like track that gently portrays a love in which everyday, modest moments feel eternal.
Included on Kinoko Teikoku’s October 2014 album “Fake World Wonderland,” the song was also featured in the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” warming the hearts of many.
It’s the perfect track for relaxing in a café, unwinding at home, or sharing special moments with someone you love.
Tick tack zackSKE48
A pop tune that marks the course of love alongside the ticking of the clock! SKE48’s “Tick tack zack” is an irresistibly catchy dance number themed around the give-and-take of romance.
It’s a coming-of-age psychological drama that depicts the frustration of not being able to read the other person’s feelings and the inner conflict as emotions deepen.
The rhythmic melody and choreography that expresses a clock’s second hand through hand movements in the music video are particularly striking.
Released in March 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for Nippon TV’s “Buzz Rhythm 02.” It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling with unrequited love or swept up in romance.
EnchantedSaucy Dog
This song by Saucy Dog depicts the quiet happiness found in everyday life with a lover.
Even when far apart, lovers spend nights together over video calls and let small conversations blossom—portrayed through warm, tender lyrics.
Released in March 2022 as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Koisuru♡Shuumatsu Homestay 2022 Spring,” the track gently sings of the reassuring feeling that hearts remain connected despite the distance, and that simply spending time with someone can bring a joy that feels like magic.
It’s a song that conveys the value of universal love—one we especially hope couples in a rough patch will listen to.
seesawtuki.
A bittersweet love song by tuki.
that overlays the delicate distance between two people in romance with the image of a seesaw.
It’s a track we hope those in relationships that aren’t progressing—and who feel that frustrating stagnation—will listen to.
When you’re struggling with the distance or mismatch in feelings between you and your partner, you’re sure to find moments that resonate.
The album “15,” releasing in January 2025 and featuring this song, is a collection of tracks she created up to the age of 15—be sure to check it out along with this track.
front-facing camerawacci
A warm song that captures special moments hidden in everyday life.
“In Camera” is included on wacci’s sixth album, Dressing, released in January 2025.
It portrays looking back on memories with a lover through photos taken with a smartphone’s front-facing camera.
Its melodious sound and highly relatable lyrics are its charms.
Listening will surely make you rediscover the importance of the time you spend with your partner.
Reasons I like youwacci
This is a wacci song that gently traces the deepening of love.
It warmly depicts how the more you learn—about small gestures, a tendency to tear up, or the way someone hides their true feelings—the more your affection grows.
The music video features Jun Nishiyama and Riho Takada, carefully portraying a story from their first meeting to a proposal.
Released digitally in August 2024 and included on the album “Dressing,” this gem of a love song celebrates the joy of embracing and loving someone in their entirety.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to know everything about the person they love, and for anyone who deeply resonates with that feeling.