[Tanabata Song] Exquisite Japanese love songs to listen to under the starry sky
When it comes to Tanabata on July 7, the famous story is that it’s the one day of the year when Orihime and Hikoboshi are allowed to meet.
Maybe because of that episode, don’t you find yourself wanting to listen to fleeting, bittersweet love songs when Tanabata comes around? In this article, we’ll introduce love songs with a Tanabata theme that we recommend, as well as tracks that will move those in long-distance relationships and romantic songs that are perfect for the night sky.
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[Tanabata Songs] Exquisite Japanese love songs to enjoy under the starry sky (71–80)
summer festivalWhiteberry
At the time, Whiteberry was an all-girl band of 15- and 16-year-olds, and their signature song was Natsu Matsuri.
It’s a cover of a track by the band JITTERIN’JINN, but Whiteberry made it so much their own that they even performed it on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The image of a girl’s summer-festival romance fits them perfectly, making it an ideal song for the group.
A sky full of holesadieu
A song released under the name adieu, which is the singer name of Moka Kamishiraishi—who is also active as an actress—was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.
Its sound carries a curious floating sensation that blends wistfulness and freshness, evoking an image of someone facing their own heart.
The lyrics, which express suffering and pain, are striking and convey strongly that love is not only about happiness.
It’s a transparent track that contrasts the changing sky with one’s inner feelings.
Interstellar FlightRanka Rī
Speaking of Tanabata, it’s all about stars.
And when it comes to anime songs about stars, this one comes to mind.
Used as an insert song in the anime Macross F, it became a hot topic.
Released in 2008 as the first single by Megumi Nakajima, the voice actress for Ranka Lee.
It’s a pop track with a sparkling sound and vocals that leave an impression.
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you’re feeling a bit down.
From that astronomical numberShinsei Kamattechan
This is a romantic love song by Shinsei Kamattechan, included on their 2016 mini-album “Natsu.
Install.” The track uses the night sky and constellations as motifs, and even mentions Tanabata in the lyrics.
It drew attention because it features a solo part by member Chibagin.
meteor showerOnitsuka Chihiro
Ryuseigun (Meteor Shower) by Chihiro Onitsuka, which was the theme song for the drama TRICK 2.
To feel our own body temperature, don’t we need either a thermometer or the touch of another person? We can sense our existence because someone else is there.
It might sound grand, but try closing your eyes and listening to this song.
Don’t you feel your own presence floating in the vast night sky, and the warmth of the people around you?
GreenGreenyuzu
July 7, 2019—Tanabata.
This is Yuzu’s song “GreenGreen,” released exclusively for streaming.
The song recalls a bittersweet farewell with someone important from the past, yet ultimately turns forward and sets out with hope—a beautiful ballad.
It was also featured in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercial.
When it comes to Yuzu’s summer songs, “Natsuiro” is iconic, but this track, too, is a standout with their signature refreshing sound.
Listening to it on Tanabata might bring back memories of someone dear you’d forgotten.
July 7Fukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama self-covered a song he originally provided for Char’s album released in 2015.
It’s a bluesy medium-tempo love ballad that portrays a woman moved to tears after being proposed to by her lover on Tanabata.