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Mika Nakashima Love Songs: Most Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]
Mika Nakashima is active not only as a singer but also as a lyricist and model.
Among her songs, love ballads are especially popular and highly praised by fans.
So this time, we’ll introduce Mika Nakashima’s most popular love songs in a ranking format.
It’s a collection of masterpieces—be sure to give them a listen.
Mika Nakashima Love Songs: Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika1rank/position
This grand love ballad, which delicately portrays the aching feelings of winter romance, is a masterpiece marked by Mika Nakashima’s clear, pure vocals and a crystalline piano tone.
With finely wrought words that depict snow falling over a quiet town, it beautifully conveys both the vow of eternal love and its fragility.
Released in October 2003, this song has been etched in many hearts as a quintessential winter ballad.
Why not sing it with all your heart, filling it with thoughts of someone special?
I love youNakajima Mika2rank/position
Mika Nakashima’s sixth single, released in 2003, is “Aishiteru” (“I Love You”).
It’s a love song notable for its extremely direct lyrics and ranked fourth on the Oricon singles chart.
Nakashima sings the repeatedly used phrase “aishiteru” in various vocal tones, as if expressing inner fluctuations such as firm resolve and anxious feelings.
On an anniversary with your partner, why not skip the roundabout gestures and convey your feelings straightforwardly?
ORIONNakajima Mika3rank/position
Mika Nakashima’s 27th single, “ORION,” released in 2008, drew attention when it was used as an insert song for the TBS drama “Ryusei no Kizuna.” This ballad delicately portrays both the fragility and the strength of loving someone, with Nakashima’s vocals deeply resonating with listeners.
Whether you’re gazing up at stars shimmering in the winter night sky and reminiscing about a past love, or needing the courage to open your heart to a new beginning, this song will stay close to you and offer warm support.
Mika Nakashima’s sincere approach to music and the authenticity of the emotions she conveys are timeless, and will continue to be cherished by many people in the years to come.
STARSNakajima Mika4rank/position
Mika Nakashima’s debut song “STARS” is, as the title suggests, perfect for Tanabata.
Released in 2001, it debuted at No.
3 on the Oricon charts and was used as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Kizudarake no Love Song,” in which Nakashima also appeared.
The image of searching for a star you can’t find while waiting for the light that will someday arrive is just like Orihime and Hikoboshi waiting for Tanabata.
It’s a classic that poignantly sings of the heartache of waiting for a loved one—be sure to give it a listen!
First loveNakajima Mika5rank/position
This is a love song by Mika Nakashima, where stylish artistry and a glamorous sound, infused with a deep atmosphere, pleasantly leave a lasting impression.
It has a refreshing finish that enhances the mood with a crisp vibe perfect for listening to in September.
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika6rank/position
Mika Nakashima’s “Sakurairo Maukoro” begins with an arresting intro where delicate piano tones intertwine with a clear, pure singing voice.
It’s a song that tightens the heart with its contrast between an undying love that remains through the changing seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and the reality of being alone now.
The lyrics beautifully depicting the passage of the seasons have won wide acclaim, with comments like “There’s no other song that sings so beautifully of the seasons and the course of love,” and “It feels purifying to the soul.” Perhaps there’s no need to force yourself to forget a sorrowful feeling; as the seasons cycle again and again, it may be sublimated into a beautiful memory.
SEVENNakajima Mika7rank/position
This is a song that was once featured in a cosmetics commercial.
Although it tends to be overshadowed by other tracks in Mika Nakashima’s catalog, many core fans especially love this one.
With flowing piano and husky vocals that express a wistful maiden’s heart, it is a charming and delicate piece.