Romantic masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

To my gentle youNornis

[Original Song MV] Nornis – To the Gentle You [Inui Toko / Machita Chima]

Nornis delivers a ballad that wraps you in warm kindness.

Its melody gently nestles close to the heart, highlighted by the crystal-clear harmonies of Tokoyami Toko and Machita Chima.

The song tenderly sings of the importance of supporting one another and the preciousness of someone who accepts your feelings just as they are.

Released digitally in February 2025, the piece was brought to life with the members’ involvement from the conceptual stage.

On March 8, they also performed it with an orchestra at Omiya Sonic City’s Main Hall.

It’s a song to share when you want to encourage someone who gives their all every day, or for those whose hearts feel tired.

A Gentle BallAimer

Aimer “Gentle Ball” Lyrics/English/Indonesian | NHK “Minna no Uta” | 25th single “SCOPE”

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.

my nameback number

back number – My Name (full)

This is a gem of a medium-tempo ballad that portrays a profound form of love in which hearts connect simply by calling each other’s names.

Set to the gentle melodies woven by back number, it warmly sings of gratitude and devoted feelings toward someone precious.

Meeting someone who accepts your weaknesses and wounds, and the desire to give them everything—these emotions make for a bittersweet yet heartwarming song that leaves a deep impression.

Released as a single in May 2016 and included on the album “Encore,” this track was written as the theme song for the film “Wolf Girl and Black Prince.” It reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned Gold Disc certification, becoming a popular hit.

It’s a heartwarming love song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone important to you, recommended for moments when you want to renew your gratitude for irreplaceable people—be they a partner, a friend, or family.

That wonderful love once moreKatō Kazuhiko, Kitayama Osamu

That Wonderful Love Once Again ~ 2024 Ver. [Official Promotion Video]

A gem of a folk song, filled with longing and nostalgia in search of a lost love.

It gently embraces shifting emotional distances and reflections on youth gone by.

The warm sonic world woven by the soothing resonance of the acoustic guitar and a refined arrangement beautifully captures the farewells and hoped-for reunions we all encounter in life.

Since its release in May 1971, it has been beloved as a staple for school events and graduation season, and has been widely used as incidental music in dramas and variety shows.

When you want to linger in memories with someone dear, why not immerse yourself in its soul-stirring vocals and poetic world?

Chronostasiskinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku – Chronostasis (MV)

This is a song that wraps you in a calm, cozy feeling—like taking an evening stroll with your lover.

Its exquisitely measured tempo of BPM 83 soothes the heart, unhurried, like the rhythm of two people walking side by side.

It’s a story-like track that gently portrays a love in which everyday, modest moments feel eternal.

Included on Kinoko Teikoku’s October 2014 album “Fake World Wonderland,” the song was also featured in the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet,” warming the hearts of many.

It’s the perfect track for relaxing in a café, unwinding at home, or sharing special moments with someone you love.

pure whiteFuji Kaze

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

This is a heart-cleansing medium-tempo ballad filled with kindness and purity.

Released in February 2025, it was written specifically for the i·ro·ha·su commercial “Surely Tomorrow Will Feel Good.” Fujii Kaze’s gentle vocals blend seamlessly with a bossa nova–style rhythm and the sound of acoustic guitar.

The lyrics gently encourage us to keep moving forward, accepting the inevitable farewells and changes in life.

When your heart is weary or you’re about to take a new step, why not immerse yourself in this song?

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

A beloved masterpiece by Yo Hitoto that gently sings a prayer for loved ones and a wish for peace.

Released in February 2004, it has soothed many hearts with her unique sensibility as a Japanese-Taiwanese artist and her clear, transparent voice.

Using the flower—an emblem of Japan–U.S.

friendship—as its motif, the song expresses bonds with precious people and hopes for a happy future.

It was featured as the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and in JRA commercials, and set a record by staying on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart for 125 consecutive weeks.

Whether in moments of aching love or parting, or at life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations, it remains a song that shines without fading.