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

It’s like a first loveAKB48

Hatsukoi ni niteru

This song makes you feel a flutter, as if sensing the start of love under the warm spring sunshine.

Included on AKB48’s single “Nagori-zakura,” released in February 2026, this track is a fresh love song performed by 20th- and 21st-generation trainees.

It also drew attention for having lyrics written by alumna Rino Sashihara.

The sparkling idol-pop sound will lift the hearts of the two in love.

With forward-looking lyrics like updating a planner for the future, it’s perfect for those blissful moments of mutual affection.

Centered by 20th-gen trainee Saki Kondo, the youthful vocals alone will fill you with energy.

Give it a listen during a spring date with someone special or when taking a new step forward—it will remind you of the pure feelings of a first love.

I wonderDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「I wonder」Performance Video

When you feel the warm sunshine of spring, your heart starts to flutter with the promise of a new romance, doesn’t it? This song by the powerhouse dance and vocal group Da-iCE is a pop number that intertwines the themes of love and the search for your true self.

Released in April 2024, it was written as the theme song for the drama “Kururi: Who Did I Fall in Love With?” Its lyrical world, where colors seem to overlap, and the refreshing twin vocals are a perfect match for the spring air.

It was honored with an Excellence Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards and is also included on the album “MUSi-aM.” Why not try listening to it with someone special while copying the choreography that went viral on social media?

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Naniwa Danshi – First Love (Ubu Love) [Music Video Dance ver.]

If you want to feel the pure flutter of first love, we recommend Naniwa Danshi’s memorable debut single.

Its effervescent pop melody is paired with a sound that shines alongside choreography you’ll want to copy.

The lyrics vividly portray the quickening heartbeat at the very moment you fall in love, making it perfect for two people savoring the happiness of mutual feelings.

The idol group Naniwa Danshi released it in November 2021, and it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Love Mix-Up!” In its first week it sold over 700,000 copies, and it was certified million-selling in May 2025, capturing the hearts of many.

Try listening to it on a warm spring day as you walk side by side with someone special.

It’ll cast a spell that makes you cherish each other even more.

Love so sweetarashi

ARASHI – Love so sweet [Official Music Video]

Perfect for the springtime breeze brimming with the joy of being in love, this classic love song by Arashi fits the mood exactly.

Its bright melody—opening up your view from the very first notes—makes a strong impression, while the lyrics hold a steadfast love that doesn’t change with distance and a powerful vow to get through any night together.

Released as a single in February 2007, it’s widely known as the theme song for the drama Hana Yori Dango 2 (Returns), starring Arashi member Jun Matsumoto.

Just like welcoming spring after the chill of winter, you can feel the bond of two people who have overcome hardships.

Listen to it on a blissful drive date or while strolling a tree-lined path with someone special, and it’s sure to warm your heart.

Hold me tight.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI GENERATION – Hold Me Tight (Insert Song from ABEMA “Koisu♥️ Weekend Homestay 2023 Summer”) [Official Music Video]

The elation of a brand-new relationship and the sudden pangs of anxiety it brings feel a lot like the fickle moods of spring, don’t they? Released in July 2023 by the three-piece rock band YUTORI-SEDAI, this song is a love tune that expresses honest, affectionate dependence on a partner.

Created as a sequel to “Suki.”, which went viral on social media, the track was also featured as an insert song on ABEMA’s “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2023 Summer.” Its repeated phrases riding a rhythmic beat are sure to set listeners’ hearts aflutter.

It even topped radio airplay charts, a testament to how deeply it resonates.

Give it a listen on a sunny spring date, or on nights when you just want to hear your loved one’s voice.

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Kaneyori Masaru [Two People] Music Video

The happy moments spent with a lover are like the warm sunshine of spring, aren’t they? This song by the girls’ rock band Kaneyori Masaru is included on their 2023 album “Watashi no Nocturne.” It was chosen as the theme song for JR West’s “#Seishun Makimodoshi Tabi.” The lyrics capture the frustration of being with someone you love yet struggling to put your true feelings into words—sure to make your heart skip a beat.

Coloring this down-to-earth love is a pop band sound and the powerful vocals of Chitose Mina.

Give it a listen on a drive with someone special or while holding hands on a date.

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Snow Man “Tapestry” Music Video

When we feel the gentle sunlight of spring, we can’t help wanting to reaffirm our bond with the ones we love.

The eighth single released in March 2023 by Snow Man, a male idol group known for their captivating high-level performances, was selected as the theme song for the film My Happy Marriage, starring group member Ren Meguro.

The lyrics portray two lonely people who meet and gradually spend time together, sung over a bittersweet yet warm melody.

With its beautiful sound that incorporates a traditional Japanese aesthetic and a structure in which each member sings with heartfelt emotion, the song evokes the moving power of a story.

If you listen to it with someone special while walking under rows of cherry blossoms, it will gently encourage you both as you step into the future together.