Today's recommended ballads: A carefully curated selection of heartwarming, gem-like masterpieces!

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

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 Gem-like Tracks That Resonate with the Heart (21–30)

In a wagon along the national highwayBORO

BORO In a wagon along the national highway

In a wagon along the national highwayBORO

I’m the person who made “The Woman Born in Osaka.” BORO’s voice is great.

I listened to those slightly introverted songs on cassette over and over until the tape wore out.

It reminded me of the old days, riding in a wagon along some national highway, wandering through the night city while listening to this track.

It made me feel like going to a live show again for the first time in a while.

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bouquetback number

back number – Bouquet (Short ver.)

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This is a love song by back number that’s establishing a new melodic hardcore scene with its sense of melody and a catchy chorus approach over a driving sound.

The result is a bright, uplifting track whose sound also feels familiar and accessible to children.

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[Today's Recommended Ballads] Carefully selected gems that touch the heart! (31–40)

crescent moonayaka

Ayaka – Crescent Moon

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“Mikazuki” is Ayaka’s fourth single, released in 2006.

It’s also her biggest hit.

The lyrics portray a long-distance relationship—though there’s loneliness, the crescent moon hanging in the sky they both look up at makes them feel connected.

It’s a heartbreaking yet encouraging song that makes you feel like you have to keep going.

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In conclusion

Have you found the perfect ballad for how you feel today? When you’re carrying feelings like “pain,” “heartache,” or “emptiness,” a gentle ballad that quietly wraps around you can become your ally.

We’ll keep updating songs daily, so whenever you want to discover a gem of a track to share this very moment with, please make good use of this playlist!