[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 (41–50)
milky wayL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
The lyrics convey a straightforward message: wanting to see the one you love.
It’s a song by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a rock band that has been active in the Japanese music scene for many years.
It’s included on their fifth album, HEART, released in 1998.
That sweet singing voice is irresistible! Incidentally, there’s also a rearranged version released under their part-switching band name, P’UNK~EN~CIEL.
Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE
When it comes to songs that evoke a starry sky, isn’t The Alfee’s “Hoshizora no Distance” the first that comes to mind? Released in 1984 as The Alfee’s 17th single, it’s one of their signature tracks, peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon chart.
The chorus—one of The Alfee’s strengths—is richly layered and incredibly powerful.
This song, which sings of love blazing under the starry sky, is perfect for Tanabata, when Orihime and Hikoboshi meet just once a year.
With its up-tempo, rock-driven sound, it’s also a great choice for your karaoke repertoire!
planetariumikimonogakari
Planetarium,” the theme song for the drama “Cat Street.” It’s a catchy ballad that’s very much like Ikimono-gakari.
There are times when anyone has to part from someone important or their friends and walk on alone.
But surely, we’re all walking while looking up at the same sky.
It’s a masterpiece that makes you want to move forward while holding tight to the days you spent with that person.
Star Love LetterTHE BOOM
A song that was used as the Red Feather Community Chest’s commercial jingle.
THE BOOM also appeared in that commercial.
While rereading love letters I once wrote, this song straightforwardly expresses feelings for someone special.
Among THE BOOM’s songs, many people might say this one is the best.
When you listen to it, you start to feel as if the person they love has passed away… that’s the impression it gives.
It’s a very single-minded, wonderful love song.
If you listened to it under the Tanabata night sky, you might end up in tears.
starfishELLEGARDEN
When it comes to songs about stars by rock bands, this is the one.
It’s a track by ELLEGARDEN, a band that represents the rock scene of the 2000s.
It’s included on their third album, Pepperoni Quattro, released in 2004.
Just hearing the guitar riff in the intro gets you hyped—it’s an energetic tune.
The vocals and melody in the chorus feel great.
I’m Pegasus, you’re Polaris.MISIA
This is a song by the accomplished female singer MISIA.
Released in 2014 as her 30th single, it was written specifically as the theme song for a TV drama.
MISIA herself has said that she feels a deep love in the strength of the shining stars, and the lyrics—conveying a powerful sense of love—are especially compelling.
When the night is filled with falling starsFujifaburikku
On a Tanabata night when the stars shine beautifully, Fujifabric’s “Hoshifuru Yoru ni Nattara” makes you long to see the one you want to meet.
Included on the 2008 album TEENAGER, this song is packed with an overwhelming desire to be with someone precious.
If only I could see such a beautiful, breathtaking view together with that person… Isn’t that what anyone with someone dear to them can’t help but wish for? Once that thought takes hold, no matter what situation you’re in, you’ll want to rush out from where you are and go meet them, just to share that scenery together! It’s a song that captures the momentum of acting on impulse while letting you feel the bottomless love that drives those actions.
