A classic of poignant, heartwarming songs. Recommended popular tracks.

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back number – To the New Lovers

This song delicately portrays bittersweet emotions buried deep in the heart.

Released in 2024 by back number, it was written as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Umi no Hajimari” (The Beginning of the Sea).

Set to a melody that resonates, it expresses the weakness of a self that can’t quite grow up, a yearning for the innocent faces of children, and hopes for the next generation.

With lyrics that contrast light and shadow and a clear, translucent vocal, the piece achieves beautiful harmony and offers comfort to anyone carrying unspoken, aching feelings for someone.

It’s a recommended track for those who wish to feel the sense of loss and regret that comes with living, as well as hope for the future.

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back number – Horizon

This song is marked by a warm, heart-touching melody.

Produced by back number in August 2020, it was created as a support anthem for high school students following the cancellation of the Inter-High School Championships.

The lyrics, which empathize with those who have chased their dreams since childhood, gently portray the sorrow of facing setbacks and hardships, as well as the strength to keep looking forward.

Delicately expressing the feelings of people who must part with their past selves or loved ones, or who are forced to give up their dreams, this work has a charm that evokes new emotions with every listen.

It’s a perfect song for times when you’re hurting, when you feel on the verge of breaking, or when you need someone to understand.

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Macaroni Enpitsu “Rinju Love” MV

A moving story that portrays profound love and longing in the face of death.

This piece was released as a single by Macaroni Empitsu in January 2023.

Created as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “I Wish I Had Said It a Million Times,” it captured the hearts of many viewers alongside the show’s poignant narrative.

Woven with a heartrending melody of love and an emotional vocal performance, the lyrics contain the soul’s cry of someone forced to part with the one they love.

It’s a song that brings to the fore the ache of holding someone dear in your heart right up to the final moment, along with the feelings left unspoken.

Perfect for those who want to empathize with the pain of lost love or are seeking music that stirs the soul.

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Daichi Miura / Sansan - Music Video - (Theme song for the serialized TV drama “Chimudondon”)

Woven with a melody envisioned as a letter to someone who has passed away, this heartwarming piece resonates deeply with listeners.

Daichi Miura’s delicate vocals and beautiful voice gently enfold feelings for a loved one in this tender ballad.

Released in June 2022, the song served as the theme for the NHK morning drama Chimudondon and won the Best Drama Song at the 113th The Television Drama Academy Awards.

Filled with profound love and gratitude for a grandmother, it radiates a gentle, comforting warmth.

When your heart is stirred by thoughts of someone dear or gratitude for family, listening to this song will bring healing.

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

Fujii Kaze’s ballad, with its poignant melody highlighted by gentle piano tones, beautifully depicts the transience of life and the feelings we hold for those dear to us.

Written as the theme song for the film “She Is Me in Spring,” released in March 2024, the piece powerfully speaks to the importance of letting go—of parting from a loved one and releasing attachment.

It delicately weaves the subtle shifts of the heart over time, posing a quiet resolve to face life’s impermanence.

The music video, directed by Tomokazu Yamada, symbolically explores the essence of love and life, with Fujii Kaze playing a dual role as both an elderly man and a young man.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to calmly reflect on yourself or immerse yourself in memories with someone special.

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Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]

Set to a bossa nova–styled rhythm and the warm sound of acoustic guitar, this emo-tinged track seeps gently into the heart with its calm, tender vocals.

While singing of pure feelings and a longing for an innocent heart, the lyrics portray the unavoidable farewells and the process of growth in life, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2025, the song was written specifically for I LOHAS’s new commercial, “Surely Tomorrow Will Feel Just Right,” and is marked by a fresh, natural atmosphere.

Kaze Fujii, who has studied piano since childhood, has earned high acclaim for his albums HELP EVER HURT NEVER and LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.

It’s a recommended listen for quiet moments or when you want to gather your thoughts.

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BUMP OF CHICKEN "Colony"

Many people would cite BUMP OF CHICKEN’s appeal as their intense guitar sound and sense of dynamism.

At the same time, their ballads are exceptional and very popular.

“Colony” is one such song.

Be sure to pay attention to the music video as well.