[2026] Japanese songs to listen to when you're in love: A collection of J-pop classics

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Takanori Kawasaki - Aishin [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A heartwarming love song by Takaya Kawasaki that gently embraces the hearts of those in love.

It tenderly weaves together the small joys of everyday life and deep affection for someone special.

The sweetness contained in the simple exchange of words like “I’m home” and “Welcome back” resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in May 2024, this piece has struck a chord with many.

Whether you have an unrequited love or a partner, this song will remind you of the importance of love.

It’s a wonderful track that makes you want to cherish the time you spend with the ones you hold dear.

I like you.Shimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu I love you

Shota Shimizu has many songs you want to listen to when you’re in love, but among them, this one is my top recommendation.

The straightforward feeling of “I love you” makes your heart flutter as you listen.

It’s a song that conveys eternal love—saying you’re the one I love most in the world, and that even if I set off on a journey, I will keep loving you forever.

Song for TwoET-KING

ET-KING – Our Song for Two

A song by ET-KING depicting lovers nestling close and spending warm, everyday moments together.

A gentle melody where hip-hop and R&B blend is paired with friendly Kansai-dialect lyrics, beautifully expressing the couple’s modest happiness and the feelings that deepen even when they’re apart.

Released as a single in June 2008, it was also included on the album “SOUL LAUNDRY.” Why not give it a listen when you want to savor anew the preciousness of the days you spend with someone dear?

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back number – Sunday (full)

This song by back number reminds us that spending a calm, ordinary day off with a loved one is the greatest treasure of all.

It sings that true happiness in life comes not from social success or status, but from having someone important by your side.

This heartwarming piece was released in May 2012 as their fifth single and became widely known as the theme song for the drama “Soup Curry.” Happiness is often hidden in everyday routines we take for granted.

Why not listen to this song and rediscover the warmth of the person right next to you?

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the shes gone “Our Song” Music Video

This song by the rock band the shes gone sings about the importance of the person beside you and the happiness hidden in the everyday.

Swaying laundry in the gentle morning light, the sleeping face of someone still dozing—these unremarkable scenes make you realize they’re irreplaceable treasures.

Included on the mini-album “MORE,” released in November 2019, the track is said to have taken a month just to craft the intro, a detail that reflects the depth of feeling poured into it.

It’s a warm song that softly whispers to those who’ve grown a bit too used to their happy days, reminding them, “This moment right now matters.”

Seikatsuosaru no uta

Monkey Song - Life @outdoor

This is a classic song by singer-songwriter Osarunouta, who first drew attention on social media, expressing a steadfast love from him to her.

From his words, “I can’t live without you,” you can feel the closeness of the two as they spend time together.

Beautifully capturing the complexity of everyday tenderness alongside the sudden waves of anxiety and loneliness, the track was released digitally in October 2020 and was later included on the following year’s album, “Album Osarunouta.” It’s a song that may help not only couples about to start living together, but also those accustomed to the routines of everyday life, to rediscover the importance of the person by their side.

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Kinoko Teikoku – Chronostasis (MV)

On the way home from a night spent with your lover, you wish this moment could last forever—that happy yet slightly bittersweet feeling.

In this work by Kinoko Teikoku, such everyday moments between lovers are portrayed through the mysterious phenomenon of time seeming to stop.

The song is included on their October 2014 album Fake World Wonderland, and is also known for being used in the film We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.

For couples savoring the joy of being together, it might just be the perfect song to match how you feel right now.