Recommended love songs for men in their 20s: classic and popular Japanese hits
Men in their 20s, who are likely living hectic days with both play and work, probably have many who are good at love as well, don’t you think?
We’ve put together a list of popular Japanese love songs among men in their 20s.
If you sing them to a woman at karaoke, your love might just come true!
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Recommended love songs for men in their 20s: Classic and popular J-Pop hits (31–40)
Things I like about youHirai Ken
A song that brightly and straightforwardly sings about loving your partner.
The lyrics are direct, and it’s a song that makes you think, “I want someone to feel this way about me.” The music video is bright and refreshing too, so I hope everyone enjoys both the video and the song when singing it at karaoke.
The Summer Without YouDEEN
A refreshing melodic love song by DEEN that remains a karaoke favorite.
It might seem a bit old for people in their twenties, but it’s very easy to sing.
Try performing it when you go to karaoke with older colleagues, like your boss.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
A rock band, back number, known for delivering songs that portray bittersweet love, released this youthful love song in June 2013.
Its lyrics, which capture the pain of unrequited love, and its catchy melody leave a strong impression.
The song was featured in a 2019 Kirin Brewery commercial, earning support from a wide range of generations.
It’s perfect for karaoke with friends or a partner—sing it with rich emotion.
It’s a track that will feel nostalgic to many in their twenties, as it was a hit during their youth.
Among the many popular karaoke picks, this is definitely one you’ll want to try.
DestinyAee! group
A gem of a love song that delicately portrays a straightforward devotion, even while harboring clumsy feelings of love.
The Aぇ! group’s intricately woven vocals and deeply emotive melody brilliantly color a bittersweet love story.
Set for inclusion on the album “Chameleon,” slated for release in June 2025, this track has been selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Musashino Rondo,” starring group member Yoshinori Masakado.
The music video’s world, in which the message of love is conveyed with strength even under the pouring rain, superbly captures a heart buffeted by fate.
It’s a song that stands by everyone troubled by love and gives them courage.
more than anyoneBE:FIRST
A poignant longing wrapped in kindness strikes the heart in this ballad by BE:FIRST.
While yearning for closeness with a loved one, the vivid lyrics portray a man’s struggle to keep his distance because of mental illness, along with the feelings that remain unchanged.
The richly expressive vocals of all the members and the melody beautifully color the story’s world.
Included on the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” released on February 5, 2025, the song was also selected as the theme for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone,” which premiered that February.
This piece invites deep reflection on the meaning of continuing to care for someone important and on human connection.
It is recommended for those wrestling with feelings for someone they love, or for anyone seeking a touching ballad that resonates with the heart.
Recommended love songs for men in their 20s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This is a gem of a ballad that sings of the sweet, aching pain of heartbreak.
The farewell scene on the station platform and the memories the two shared are delicately portrayed and delivered with a melody that pierces the heart.
Among FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ works, it stands out for its rich emotional expression.
Released in October 2007, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Otona no Shikaku,” earning broad support across generations.
The song is also included on the album “FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 2,” and has been covered by Mariko Takahashi.
It’s a heartwarming track that stays by your side when you sense the end of a romance or go through a farewell with someone dear.
somedaySaucy Dog
A straightforward, honest love song that brings the ache and poignancy of heartbreak right to your chest.
Through real-life scenes—like the deserted park at Tawarayama and the sloping road where you can see the starry sky—the memories woven together vividly portray feelings for a precious person you can never meet again.
Released in May 2017 as a track on the album “Country Road,” this piece gently embraces an unforgettable love with warm lyrics that blend in the local Shimane dialect.
Its softly resonant melody offers quiet comfort to those who want to hold their one-sided love close, and to those who can’t quite put an end to a past romance.