Recommended love songs for teenage girls: classic and popular J‑Pop hits.

The love song won’t stopikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari: “Love Songs Won’t Stop” MV + Spot

This song by Ikimonogakari is a youthful love song that captures the bittersweet feeling of first love.

The lyrics, which sing about feelings for someone you like, are sure to resonate with teenage girls.

It’s a bright, upbeat ballad that lifts your spirits just by listening.

Released in July 2014, the track is also known as the commercial song for Calpis Water.

Since it was used in a Calpis commercial, it’s a tune many people might know! In addition to the title track, the single includes “Niji,” which was featured in a commercial for Yamazaki Bread’s Lunch Pack.

It’s the perfect song for a drive with friends or when you want to think about someone you like.

Catch Me If You Canshōjo jidai

GIRLS’ GENERATION Shōjo Jidai – Catch Me If You Can_ Music Video

This is a song by the popular K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation.

It has a very catchy, cool vibe.

While it’s about the romance of a mature woman, it’s a track I’d recommend to teenage girls who are about to experience love.

I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa

Aoyama Thelma feat. SoulJa / I'm by Your Side

Released in 2008 as a single by Thelma Aoyama feat.

SoulJa.

It was used as NTT DoCoMo’s spring 2008 campaign song and serves as an answer song to “Koko ni Iru yo feat.

Thelma Aoyama.” It became the first full ringtone (Chaku-Uta Full) to surpass 2 million downloads, and its slightly bittersweet lyrics express a woman’s feelings for someone important to her.

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal

Back number has released numerous hits with bittersweet love songs, and this one portrays the unrequited feelings of a man who falls for a woman out of his league—like a flower on a high branch he can’t reach.

Released as a single in June 2013, it’s included on the album Love Story.

With its refreshing melody and highly relatable lyrics, it was also featured in a 2019 commercial for Kirin Brewery’s Tanrei Green Label.

It’s a great pick for times you want to get energized, like summer drives or karaoke.

If you’re going to karaoke with the woman you like, why not take the plunge and sing it?

Unrequited lovemiwa

miwa 'Unrequited Love'

This is a song by the singer-songwriter miwa.

It expresses the growing feelings for an unrequited love, so many teenage girls will likely relate to it.

If you’re a teen experiencing a crush, definitely give it a listen.

I love itŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – I Love You (Music Video Short ver.)

It was released in 2016 as Sakurako Ohara’s fifth solo single.

The song was used in the commercial for Colopl’s “White Cat Project,” and it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a love song that encourages you to properly convey the feeling of “I really love you,” which can be hard to put into words.

Star Lablationkerakera

Kerakera – Star Liberation

It was released in 2013 as Kera Kera’s second single.

The song was chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “Last Cinderella.” The title “Star Love-ration” is a coined word combining “star = kirakira (sparkle),” “love = romance,” and “vibration = dokidoki (heart-throbbing).” It’s a supportive love song filled with the hope that both adults and children can enjoy exciting, heart-fluttering romance.