Masterpieces that sing about various lives. Recommended popular songs.

Young adultmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Young Adult” MV

The vocals of Macaroni Enpitsu, which vividly depict the despair faced by today’s youth, pierce the heart.

Their pop-rock sound—woven from speedy guitar riffs and emotional melodies—balances catchiness with fragility.

The protagonist, tormented by a lack of love and loneliness, evokes deep empathy as a story of setbacks anyone can relate to.

Included on the mini-album “season,” released in September 2024, the song also drew attention as a tie-in for Space Shower TV’s “Live o 100-bai Tanoshimu LIVE YEAH!!!.” It’s a heartwarming track that stands beside those feeling the pain of heartbreak or the difficulty of living, and those searching for hope even amid despair.

That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu

That Wonderful Love Once Again ~ 2024 Ver. [Official Promotion Video]

A gem of a folk song, filled with longing and nostalgia in search of a lost love.

It gently embraces shifting emotional distances and reflections on youth gone by.

The warm sonic world woven by the soothing resonance of the acoustic guitar and a refined arrangement beautifully captures the farewells and hoped-for reunions we all encounter in life.

Since its release in May 1971, it has been beloved as a staple for school events and graduation season, and has been widely used as incidental music in dramas and variety shows.

When you want to linger in memories with someone dear, why not immerse yourself in its soul-stirring vocals and poetic world?

Always the two of usShimazu Aya

Aya Shimazu “Always the Two of Us” Official Music Video

Aya Shimazu gently sings about memories with her beloved dog, whom she met under warm sunlight.

The original Japanese song included on the album “AYA’s Soul Searchin’ -Aretha Franklin-,” which covers Aretha Franklin’s music, expresses her feelings for the dog she spent 12 years with.

Since its release in July 2024, it has been featured on TBS Television’s “Wannyanko Kansatsu Variety Animaring,” drawing significant attention.

This work is not only relatable to those who have lost a cherished dog, but also a tender, encouraging song that resonates with anyone who has experienced a farewell to someone dear.

Flying to IstanbulShōno Mayoyo

Flying to Istanbul

This is a classic song that portrays the fragility of love, woven from an urbane melody rich with exotic flair and a polished vocal performance.

While symbolically expressing a brief encounter and parting, its exotic atmosphere resonates deeply.

It artfully depicts the feelings of a heartbroken woman through the motif of a journey to a foreign land, with Kyōhei Tsutsumi’s composition and Tetsuya Chiaki’s lyrics in superb harmony.

Released in April 1978 as Mayoyo Shōno’s fifth single, it won the Nakayama Shimpei Award at the 20th Japan Record Awards and also secured a spot in that year’s 29th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

This piece is recommended for those who wish to face the end of love with hope, and for those who cherish the feelings they keep close to their heart.

Our FailureMorita Doji

Bokutachino Shippai

Starting with a scene bathed in spring sunlight, Morita Doji’s classic masterfully portrays the delicate feelings and subtle shifts of a young person’s heart.

Many will be moved by the protagonist, who acknowledges their fragility yet strives to move forward.

Featured on the album Mother Sky, the song initially garnered support for its unique worldview upon its November 1976 release.

Later, in 1993, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama High School Teacher, becoming a major hit with over 900,000 copies sold.

Its melody—woven from a softly spoken, intimate vocal and the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar—is the perfect companion when you’re carrying something in your heart or want to immerse yourself in memories of someone dear.

Like a white cloudsaruganseki

Saru Rock: Like White Clouds (1996)

A gemlike ballad that beautifully captures the feelings of a traveler gazing at distant clouds.

Anxieties and hopes about an unseen future are conveyed through a delicate melody.

The poetic worldview, likening a freely moving figure in the wind to white clouds, resonated with many.

Released as Saruganseki’s debut in December 1996, the song ultimately became a million-seller with 1.131 million copies.

It was also used as the image song for Kadokawa Shoten’s World Walker and as the theme song for the film I Want to Play All My Life.

It’s a track that gently gives you a push as you try to take a new step forward.

periodIshizaki Hyuui

Huwie Ishizaki – Period

A warm, tender ballad by Huwie Ishizaki whose gentle voice wraps the bittersweet end of a romance and gives you a push toward the future.

The song is included on the best-of album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, and beautifully portrays both a break with the past and the resolve for a new beginning, imbued with the feeling of spring.

Set to a calm melody, it carefully weaves the emotions of accepting the end of love, and the music video drew attention for Masaki Suda’s delicate performance.

It’s a song that stays close to those facing complex feelings before starting a new chapter in life, or those trying to move forward while confronting something important.