Classic songs about romance. Recommended popular tracks.

Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki

Tohoshinki / Why Did I Fall in Love with You?

A gem of a ballad that captures the aching heartbreak and pure love for another, pressing on the listener’s heart.

It delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist watching a bride and groom at their wedding, touching on the subtle emotions woven from a wish for a loved one’s happiness and lingering regret.

Released by Tohoshinki in July 2008, the song’s elegant piano-and-strings arrangement blends beautifully with the five-member harmony, earning it the No.

1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It also won an Excellent Work Award at the 50th Japan Record Awards, paving the way for the group’s first appearance on the Kohaku Uta Gassen.

A track that seeps into your heart on night drives, rainy days, or when love is weighing on your mind.

Romance? No thanks.AKB48

AKB48 ﾛﾏﾝｽ、ｲﾗﾈ

This was an AKB48 single released in January 2008, with Haruna Kojima and Atsuko Maeda as the centers.

It reached No.

6 on the Oricon chart and No.

11 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

The music video was directed by Wataru Takeishi.

ROMANCEBUCK-TICK

BUCK-TICK – ROMANCE

This is a single released by BUCK-TICK in March 2005, with the promotional video directed by Hirotaka Takada.

It reached No.

14 on the Oricon chart.

The track was also included on the album “Juusankai wa Gekkou,” released the following month, which peaked at No.

4 on Oricon.

Lovers AgainEXILE

EXILE / Lovers Again

While it’s a bittersweet romantic ballad, this song is also a masterpiece that exudes mature allure.

Released in January 2007, it originated as the required piece for EXILE’s vocalist audition and was featured in au’s “LISMO!” campaign commercial.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart, selling over 250,000 copies, and ranked in the top 10 of karaoke charts for three consecutive years.

The melodic composition and deeply poetic lyrics that portray two lovers draw listeners in.

This track is perfect for a night when you want to spend time leisurely by candlelight or reminisce about precious memories with someone special.

It also makes a great soundtrack for a calm nighttime drive.

Be sure to give this sophisticated, adult-tinged song a listen.

RomanceGARO

GARO Romance -1973 Outdoor Concert-

This is a single released in August 1973 by the folk rock group GARO, active in the 1970s.

It was produced by Mickey Curtis.

The song reached No.

3 on the Oricon chart and won the Popular Song Award at the Japan Record Awards.

ROMANC∃Janne Da Arc

[Tried Singing] Janne Da Arc / ROMANCE [career]

It’s a single released in May 2004 by the visual kei rock band Janne Da Arc, which reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Incidentally, the jacket features a photo of Aya Sugimoto’s eye.

In the middle of a romanceJuice=Juice

Juice=Juice “Romance Is on Its Way” (MV)

It’s Juice=Juice’s major debut single, released in September 2013.

It ranked second on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also performed at “Hello! Project 2013 SUMMER COOL HELLO! ~Sorezore!~” held prior to the release.