[2026] Mutual-Love Songs to Listen to in Spring: J-POP Love Songs

The day we stopped being loversYuuri

Yuri “The Day We Stopped Being Lovers” Official Music Video

Released as a digital-only single in February 2023, it was also included on the album “II,” which came out in March of the same year.

Judging by the title alone, you might assume this is a breakup song, but the lyrics actually feature two different “days we stopped being lovers.” The first is the day they broke up, which is what most people would imagine.

The couple in the song does part ways once.

However, they can’t forget each other, and when they meet again, they get back together.

Determined not to be alone this time, a proposal follows, and they become husband and wife—this is the second “day they stopped being lovers.” It’s a truly lovely story, and I imagine many readers were deeply moved by the lyrics.

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cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Sakuranbo (Short Ver.)

Ai Otsuka’s energetic “Sakuranbo.” Once you hear it, you can’t help but hum along, right? You hear this song in all sorts of situations, but with Ai Otsuka’s powerful, bright vocals—plus the lyrics and melody—it’s a cute love song that makes you want to listen on a clear spring day, sing while pedaling your bike, and feel that exhilarating sense of speed.

A clover shining in the skyOku Hanako

A clover shining in the sky

If you’re looking for a song that wraps you in the soft air of spring, I recommend “Clover Shining in the Sky.” It’s included on singer-songwriter Hanako Oku’s 2008 release “Koi Tegami,” and was used as the theme song for the film “Chii-chan wa Yuukyuu no Mukou.” The simple piano sound matches her gentle vocals.

With its clear, translucent melody, it’s perfect for a pleasant morning or a bright, sunny day.

Listening to this warm spring song will help you savor the joy of having met someone special.

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The arrival of springKoyanagi Rumiko

HQ Spring’s Arrival ... Rumiko Koyanagi

A spring love story woven with kindness and longing.

Rumiko Koyanagi’s voice leaves a deep imprint on the heart, like footprints in the sand.

Released in February 1973, the song reached No.

4 on the Oricon chart.

It delicately portrays the budding feelings of love that come with the arrival of spring and the bonds of family.

You can almost see the two walking by the seaside and feel the warm atmosphere when the lover is invited home.

Perfect for those who want to spend time with someone special, wrapped in the cheerfulness of spring.

This work will gently encourage anyone whose heart is dancing with the thrill of new encounters and the beginning of love.

Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken

Ken Hirai “May I Call It Magic?” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

The song that adds color to the daily lives of two people who’ve fallen in love is “May I Call It Magic?”.

Released in 2016 by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai, it was featured in a TV commercial for Panasonic’s LUMIX GX7 Mark II.

The simple arrangement—just guitar by Ryosuke Nagaoka of the rock band Petrolz and Hirai’s vocals—strikes a chord.

With his gentle high-toned voice, he conveys a wide range of emotion through singing alone.

Listen to it on a leisurely spring day while thinking of someone special.

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