Recommended love songs for women in their 20s. Classic and popular Japanese love songs.
We’ve curated a collection of love songs perfect for women in their twenties!
Today’s twenty-somethings are often called the smartphone generation, with cell phones already commonplace by the time they were born.
Women especially tend to be trend-savvy, making the most of both work and love during this exciting time of life!
In this article, we’ll introduce popular love songs that resonate with women in their twenties.
From tracks that capture the worries and inner conflicts of being in love in your twenties to happy songs that imagine a bright future for two—there’s a wide variety.
Find the one song that fits you perfectly!
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Recommended love songs for women in their 20s. Classic and popular Japanese love songs (21–30)
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Yorushika is a rock band consisting of two members: the composer n-buna and the vocalist suis.
This song is depicted from two perspectives: the “me” in memories—caught in the in-between of no longer being a child but not yet fully an adult—and the “me” living in the present.
You can vividly feel the scenes of the narrator cherishing and reflecting on memories with “you,” preserved in memory or in photographs.
While memories gradually fade, some youthful moments never disappear.
This is a track that gently revives those kinds of memories.
Dried flowersYuuri
This song is the after-story to Yuuri’s signature track “Kakurenbo.” While “Kakurenbo” portrays the feelings of a boyfriend who can’t get over a breakup, “Dry Flower” is sung from the girlfriend’s perspective.
She’s the one who initiated the breakup, yet her thoughts keep returning to her ex.
She tells herself they probably weren’t right for each other, but she can’t bring herself to truly dislike him, and she continues to wish for his happiness—capturing a tender, heartrending state of mind.
Be sure to listen to it together with “Kakurenbo”!
i love youchanmina
Crafted by Chanmina, known by the nickname “Beyoncé of Nerima,” this song is imbued with a poignant desire to affirm one’s existence through the gaze of a loved one.
While carrying her own fragility and wavering, the lyrics resonate by honestly expressing feelings for someone dear.
The choice to start the title in lowercase reflects the artist’s wish to convey a reserved, understated emotion.
The layered, multi-tiered choruses leave a strong impression, carefully shaping the song’s emotional depth.
Released in October 2025, the track was written as the theme song for the double-lead drama “Fake Mommy,” starring Haru and Rina Kawaei.
Its exploration of reexamining love amid life’s changing phases aligns with the drama’s worldview.
It’s a perfect song for anyone who struggles to be straightforward in front of the person they like, yet still longs to convey their feelings.
I love you.Inoue Sonoko
It was released in 2015 as Sonoko Inoue’s debut single.
As her first single, it came with a special first-press bonus: a collaboration scarf with WEGO.
It’s a cute song packed with lyrics overflowing with “I love you” feelings for someone special.
Happinessback number
The protagonist is a girl who has an unrequited crush on a man, but he likes someone else…
Even so, it’s a masterpiece that conveys her straightforward feelings of “I only wish for your happiness.” Because she’s always by his side, she sees things she doesn’t want to see and it hurts, yet she wants to stay close because she loves him…
It’s a truly heartrending love song.
Dream of the Trifoliate OrangeŌhashi Torio
A number by Ohashi Trio that drew attention as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series What Did You Eat Yesterday? Season 2.
Released as an EP in November 2023, this song features a light acoustic sound and a warm, country-tinged feel that resonates pleasantly.
The drama carefully portrays the everyday life of a same-sex couple, and this track, aligning with that worldview, sings about the irreplaceable value of living fully in the present moment.
When you find yourself cherishing ordinary time with someone dear, or wanting to feel grateful for daily life, give it a listen.
Love, Lala ~Where Love Is Headed~eill
A track by eill that evokes the glittering, slightly nostalgic sound of ’80s–’90s city pop.
As its moniker “summer love driving song” suggests, it portrays a romance where sweetness and heartache coexist.
You can feel the protagonist’s wavering emotions: anxiety about a relationship with no clear future, mixed with the resolve to move forward even if it means letting something go.
Having launched her full-fledged solo career in 2018, she released this song in July 2025, captivating listeners with its dramatic world-building.
It’s perfect for summer nights when you’re driving while thinking of someone special, or for a solo café moment when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
Its sophisticated melody will surely make your time feel special.
Just the two of usRADWIMPS
It’s quite thought-provoking, as it seems to be telling the protagonist—whose parents are about to divorce—something like, “Even with divorce as the backdrop, I’ll protect you properly, and I’ll keep loving you.” I had a hard time fully grasping the deeper layers of the lyrics.
Christmas songback number
This is a poignant song about the feelings that people without a partner inevitably experience during the Christmas season.
As we grow older, changes in work and life make the number of times we want to see someone and the number of times we can actually meet fail to line up, and that frustration is beautifully expressed.
The inner conflict that anyone in love has felt makes it heartbreaking to listen to.
NAOHY
The lyrics are easy to understand and hit you directly, so it’s very easy to listen to.
It expresses the sadness of breaking up with a lover just as it is, so I think many girls can relate.
It’s so heartrending that it’s the kind of song you especially want to listen to in winter.