Famous songs about promises. Recommended popular tracks.

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back number – Bouquet (Short ver.)

With a hint of the protagonist’s unease showing through, and after recognizing that both harbor negative feelings, the song smoothly conveys a strong desire to live together from now on, along with anxieties and hopes for the future, all sung in a mellow voice.

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Promise / Goodbye, Lily.

“Yakusoku” is an emotionally stirring song from the solo project Lily, Sayonara by Hiroki, a songwriter and vocalist from Kumamoto.

Released on February 25, 2015, the track is included on the first mini-album Lily, Sayonara.

“Yakusoku” delicately portrays the pain of a lost farewell, expressing gratitude to a cherished person who is gone and a strong resolve to stay by their side in the same way, should they meet again.

It’s a song for those who have experienced parting or loss, and for anyone who wants to reflect on what’s truly important in everyday life.

Touching deep emotions and carrying a wish to meet again, “Yakusoku” is a moving, unforgettable piece.

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"Kizuna" Takaomi Matsuo

A singer-songwriter who made his major debut in June 2012 with the 7th CD “Ai no Kotoba.” His favorite acoustic guitars are a Martin D-35 and a Gretsch Rancher.

“Henpeisoku,” released in July 2015, is a work that opens up a new frontier for him as both a singer and a father.

Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Wedding Song [Music Video Short ver.]

There are many excellent singer-songwriters in the Japanese music scene.

They’re all great artists, but among them, Kazuyoshi Saito stands out as a classic, old-school type—and that quality is exactly what makes him shine.

His songs are all deeply moving, and this love song is especially recommended for women.

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back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

Here is a classic song that paints a bittersweet longing for someone you admire from afar.

Told from a delicate male perspective, this unrequited love story resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by back number in June 2013, the track combines a pop sensibility with a wistful melody and emotionally stirring lyrics.

The diary-like words capture feelings for someone out of reach, vividly expressing emotions that many have experienced.

In 2019, it was also featured in a Kirin Brewery “Tanrei Green Label” commercial, winning over an even wider audience.

Anyone who has felt the pangs of love or unrequited affection will surely relate to this song.

It is also known as a piece where you can learn basic guitar chord progressions, making it a popular practice song for those starting out in rock.

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Gen Hoshino – Family Song (Official Video)

Set to a heartwarming melody, this masterpiece gently sings about the small joys of everyday life and the connections between people.

Gen Hoshino delicately depicts scenes like morning light and windowsills, as if capturing familiar moments within a family.

Its message—embracing bonds that go beyond blood ties and accepting the diversifying forms of family with warmth—resonates deep within.

Released in August 2017, the song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Its distinctive sound, which skillfully incorporates elements of late-1960s to early-1970s soul music, is another draw.

It’s a gem that stays close to the feeling of wishing happiness for someone important to you, so why not listen to it in a quiet moment alone? Its gentle sound may even move you to tears.

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Candy – Promise (feat. Komatsu Ayaka)

It’s Candy’s second single, released in May 2005, and it was used as the first opening theme for the TV anime Glass Mask.

Its highest position on the Oricon chart was 136.

Incidentally, Perfume appeared in the music video.