Today's recommended ballads: A carefully curated selection of heartwarming, gem-like masterpieces!
Thought-provoking, profound lyrics set to a smooth, mellow sound… Ballads have a mysterious charm that stirs the heart and brings tears to your eyes.
In this article, we’re introducing a selection of exquisite ballads we especially recommend today.
Even within the genre of ballads, themes and messages vary widely—sad love, feelings for someone dear who’s now far away, or regrets over words of gratitude left unsaid.
We’ll be updating this daily, so please find the one song that resonates with your feelings and take the time to listen closely.
[Today's Recommended Ballads] Carefully selected gems that touch the heart! (1–10)
elderflowerNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism
This is a digital single by Official HIGE DANDism, released on March 30, 2026, written as the theme song for the film “Why Do People Write Love Letters?”.
It is also included on the double A-side single “Stardust / Elderflower,” released on April 22 of the same year.
It’s a warm, quietly resonant ballad that sings like a letter about the beauty of expressing one’s feelings to others.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking soothing, heartwarming music.
Ferris wheelMy Hair is Bad
This is a track from the album “boys,” released in June 2019, cherished among fans as a hidden gem.
The lyrics are striking, capturing a poignant feeling as a fleeting glimpse of a Ferris wheel during a drive stirs thoughts of a lover and time that won’t return.
There’s no flashy tie-in, but it’s a song that epitomizes their knack for distilling everyday scenes.
With a gentle tempo that swells into an emotionally charged chorus, the dramatic structure is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
More than vocal range, this ballad hinges on the singer’s expressiveness, so choose it when you want to savor the story in the lyrics or as background music for a nighttime drive.
It will quietly keep you company on nights when you want to linger in a bittersweet mood.
sepiaNanba Shiho
This is a ballad by Shiho Nanba, whose charm lies in a voice that blends clarity with a sense of weightlessness.
Its emotionally rich melody, perfect for chilly seasons, gently seeps into the heart.
The song portrays a delicate love swaying between ideal and reality.
It evokes a nostalgic, slightly bittersweet feeling, like looking at a faded photograph.
Because Nanba herself wrote the lyrics for the first time, the sincerity of her feelings may come through all the more directly.
The track is included on the mini-album “Dramatic e.p.,” released in December 2016.
Why not savor it on a long autumn night, lost in your thoughts alone?
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
Songs by SUPER BEAVER are characterized by lyrics that resonate with the heart and a powerful sound.
This work conveys the importance of facing yourself through tears.
It was released digitally in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi.” Deeply intertwined with the drama’s worldview, it has become a piece that strongly resonates with viewers.
It’s recommended for those who want to confront their emotions or are seeking music that offers emotional support.
Enjoying it alongside the drama may bring an even deeper sense of emotion.
The Day After EternityAdo
Ado’s song “The Day After Eternity” delves deeply into “love,” making it perfect for this year’s White Day.
Released digitally on March 14, 2022, it was written and composed by the Vocaloid producer teniwoha.
It’s a ballad that carries on the story of “Gira Gira,” portraying the protagonist’s aching feelings of love.
By repeating the word “love” 25 times, it expresses the universal strength of affection.
Ado’s delicate yet powerful vocals add depth to the track and resonate with listeners.
If you’re thinking about confessing your feelings, why not gather your courage while listening to this song?
WhyNovelbright
A poignant adult ballad about realizing the magnitude of someone precious only after the person who was always by your side is gone.
The chorus, carried by a beautiful falsetto, features a melody so gorgeous you can’t forget it once you’ve heard it.
Even when you look back on those happy, everyday moments, those days won’t return.
The lyrics, which finally become honest and confront the singer’s true feelings at the very end, really hit home.
For anyone who’s experienced a breakup, it’s a love song that can bring tears to your eyes—sing it with deep emotion, together with your irreplaceable memories.
Merry XmasBoA
This heartwarming winter song is a 3/4-time ballad that gently portrays the season’s atmosphere and the deep bond between lovers.
Released in December 2004 as BoA’s 15th single, it was also featured in a commercial for Toshiba’s au CDMA 1X WIN W21T.
In the music video, filmed in Hokkaido, a sudden first snowfall was woven in as a dreamy visual element.
In 2015, a self-cover version titled “Happy 15th Anniversary ver.” was also released.
Depicting lovers growing closer at heart through everyday moments—like dates under the winter night sky and picking out gifts—the song is embraced across generations as a Christmas staple.