[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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- A timeless masterpiece that lets you feel the cosmos. A space-themed song filled with dreams and love, evoking starry skies and galaxies.
- Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
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- A love song for grown-ups. A romantic tune to listen to at night.
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- Songs to give to your lover or someone you like. Love songs devoted wholeheartedly to your boyfriend or girlfriend.
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[Tanabata Songs] Exquisite Japanese love songs to enjoy under the starry sky (71–80)
July 7Mizuki Nana
The queen of anime songs, Nana Mizuki, sings a gentle summer ballad, “July 7.” It’s a song that conveys the message that being able to be with someone you cherish is, in fact, an incredibly miraculous thing.
The harp’s softly falling, shooting-star-like tones, the flowing violin, and Nana Mizuki’s clear yet powerful vocals evoke a grand night sky.
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.
I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
Speaking of Tanabata, there’s the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
How about this song, which feels as if it’s singing about their relationship? It’s by Thelma Aoyama, a female singer from Nara Prefecture.
It was released in 2008 as her second single, featuring the hip-hop musician SoulJa.
It’s a pure love song about thinking of you no matter how far apart we may be.
On the night of Tanabata, I want to see you.Moritaka Chisato
This is the version of the third single released in 1999 by the dress-up character Chappie, covered by Chisato Moritaka as part of her “200 Songs Self-Cover” project.
The gentle tones of acoustic guitar and percussion are comforting, and together with lyrics that evoke the trip home after a summer date, they depict a swelling feeling of longing.
It even brings back the fun times spent at a summer festival—perhaps they’re old memories? Why are summer memories so beautiful and fleeting? The desire to see someone never changes.
A wistful yet warm masterpiece, perfect for Tanabata.
Let’s go look for stardust againfukumimi
“Let’s Go in Search of Star Fragments Again” is the debut single by Fukumi, a special unit made up of artists from Office Augusta.
The group features renowned artists such as Kyoko, Masayoshi Yamazaki, and Shikao Suga.
The romantic scenario of lovers searching for star fragments beneath the summer constellations makes it perfect for Tanabata, don’t you think? Perhaps on the one day of the year they can meet, Orihime and Hikoboshi also spend their time looking for star fragments.
