Romantic masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.
I think everyone has times when they want to calm their mind or soak in a quiet atmosphere.
This time, I’ve put together a selection of songs with a romantic vibe and tracks that help you feel at ease—perfect for those moods.
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Romantic masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (81–90)
RomanceGō Hiromi
It’s a single by Hiromi Go, released in April 1983.
The song was originally performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, with Japanese lyrics written by Keisuke Yamakawa.
It peaked at number 20 on the Oricon chart.
A Gentle BallAimer
Set to the strains of a dreamlike waltz, a mysterious tale unfolds on the stage of a nighttime ball.
Aimer’s husky, lustrous voice gracefully paints a fantastical scene bathed in moonlight.
The feelings of a girl who keeps dancing within the fleeting hours of the night, searching for faint memories and traces of the past, will resonate deeply with us as adults.
This piece is included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and was newly written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcasts for February and March.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor at the close of the day, in a quiet room—one that will gently accompany and soothe a heart tired from work.
GIFTNissy
Known as Nissy, Takahiro Nishijima is an entertainer who makes our hearts dance with out-of-the-ordinary entertainment, both as a member of AAA and as a male solo artist.
His 2014 winter song “GIFT” is a heartwarming love song.
The dreamy bassline layered with Nissy’s sweet vocals is simply the best—so soothing and healing.
While singing about everyday, relatable situations, the characteristically Nissy, dramatically unfolding storytelling also gently warms the heart.
Love and romanceNovelbright
Novelbright is a band whose refreshing, straightforward lyrics strike a chord.
“Ai to ka Koi to ka” is the lead track from their 2022 major-label second album, Assort.
Its acoustic sound and gentle rhythm bring a pleasantly breezy feel, offering a subtly different flavor from their usual style.
The tender message brimming with indescribable feelings of love is truly heartwarming.
This song also marks a fresh approach for the band—pay attention to Yudai Takenaka’s high-toned vocals, which craft a new kind of atmosphere.
It’s a heartfelt love song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone special in your life.
Fallingyonawo
A gem of a love song by yonawo that delicately captures the emotions of falling in love.
Its gentle ensemble and soothing melody softly embrace the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2023, the track was also featured in a commercial for the relaxation drink “CHILL OUT,” earning broad support across audiences.
It’s the perfect song to enjoy during unhurried moments, coffee in hand.
The lyrics, where the joys and anxieties of love intertwine, will resonate with anyone in love and give them courage.
Why not surrender to yonawo’s warm vocals and bask in a calm, peaceful mood?
Strawberry Statement Once Againbanba hirofumi
This is a classic song sung by Hirofumi Bamba that radiates popularity and presence, often selected among the greatest hits of Showa-era kayōkyoku.
While looking back on student days spent with a lover, its wistful melody and vocals evoke sadness, and the vividly descriptive lyrics conjure up scenes that stir a deeply sentimental emotion.
Romantic masterpieces: Recommended popular songs (91–100)
Family LandscapeHanaregumi
A relaxed acoustic number that makes you feel that the ordinary time spent with family is exactly what “happiness” is.
It’s a song by Hanaregumi, the solo project of musician Takashi Nagazumi, released as a single in 2002.
Precisely because of the unadorned vocals and simple arrangement, each word in the lyrics seems to soak deep into your heart.
When daily life leaves you irritated or anxious, listening to this will surely help you.
