Good songs themed around love, encouragement, and life—tracks with lyrics you can relate to.

AnswerIkuta Rira

Lila Ikuta 'Answer' Official Music Video

A moving ballad by Lila Ikuta that weaves delicate emotional expression with a powerful message, portraying the search for answers to forge one’s own future.

It beautifully captures the protagonist’s emotional journey—from anxious nights curled up in tears to the resolve to carve out a path with their own hands.

Released in March 2021, the song was also featured in a Tokyo Marine Nichido Anshin Life commercial.

It gently encourages people who, despite feeling anxiety and loneliness in their daily lives, choose to face forward and overcome them.

It’s also recommended when you want to convey your feelings at karaoke.

Come, springHirose Kōmi

Come, spring

One track by Kohmi Hirose from the December 1994 album “Harvest” is a gem that vividly portrays the complex realities of modern women’s love lives and careers.

It skillfully weaves together the shifting emotions of a single woman—expectations of becoming a full-time homemaker, a sudden heartbreak, immersion in her career, and the hope for new love.

The emotional trajectory from a love-first mindset to single-minded dedication to work, and then to awaiting a spring-like new encounter, is expressed through powerful vocals and a bright melody line.

This work is a heartwarming anthem that gently supports everyone striving forward while grappling with love and work.

I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan

I wish I were the one you love / Hands Like Cream Bread (Wishing I’m her / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Tegami Cream Pan, where earnest feelings and a bittersweet mood are woven together through a clear, transparent vocal.

It gently portrays a woman who carries deep feelings for someone important yet struggles to express them.

Featuring an evocative piano melody, the song was released in April 2023.

Showcasing her delicate expressive power to the fullest, this piece speaks on behalf of girls in love.

It’s a must-listen for those who keep their feelings for a crush to themselves or find it hard to be honest about their emotions toward someone dear.

Bottomless beautySaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – “Bottomless Beauty” Music Video

Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, who has released numerous hit tunes such as “Utautai no Ballad” and “Yasashiku Naritai.” “Sokonashi Beauty,” included on his 22nd album PINEAPPLE, is a newly written track created as the theme song for the Snow Brand Megmilk ‘Megumi Gasseri SP Strain Yogurt’ commercial.

Its encouraging, positive message seems sure to support the hearts of people working hard every day.

Featuring an acoustic guitar-driven ensemble that feels comfortable on the ears, it’s a song that lifts your spirits just by listening.

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EurekaHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Eureka [Official Video]

This song conveys Gen Hoshino’s new musical challenge, exploring his true self without losing his footing.

Released in January 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Madoka, 26, Doing Her Residency!” Blending jazz and soul elements, it pairs a sound rich in nuance with lyrics that reflect on his past.

Its message—“Become the person you want to be”—is sure to be a source of comfort.

Perfect for those who want to cherish the small discoveries and joys of everyday life.

periodIshizaki Hyuui

Huwie Ishizaki – Period

Woven with a gentle singing voice, this spring ballad is a gem that depicts the delicate emotions where hope and farewell intersect.

While carrying the loss of heartbreak, the wavering resolve to take a new step forward is expressed in delicate words.

Huwie Ishizaki’s tender vocals and skillful word choice resonate deeply with listeners.

The song is included on the album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, and its music video—featuring actor Masaki Suda—became a hot topic.

It’s a track that stays close to those who feel both excitement and anxiety during the season of change that comes with spring and the start of a new life.

It gently embraces the hearts of those striving to overcome the pain of a broken heart and move forward.

aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Wishful Longing (Inspire Movie for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again at the Hill Where That Flower Blooms”) *NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen performance song

Masaharu Fukuyama is a singer-songwriter who also exudes a top-tier presence as an actor, gaining popularity through the gap between his cool looks and cute personality.

His 9th digital single, “Sobo,” is a ballad written as the theme song for the film “My Happy Marriage at the Hill Where the Flowers Bloomed” (Ano Hana ga Saku Oka de, Kimi to Mata Deaetara).

The lyrics evoke scenes of two people drawn to each other yet torn apart by cruel circumstances, conjuring an image of an era when people staked their very lives on love—leaving the heart aching.

It’s a moving song that portrays the preciousness and fragility of life and feelings.

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Hoshino Takashi

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