[2026] Japanese songs to listen to when you're in love: A collection of J-pop classics
Just thinking about the person I like makes my chest tighten.In unguarded moments, their face pops into my mind, and before I know it, it’s all I can think about—when you’re in love, everything in everyday life seems to take on special color.J-pop love songs gently keep you company through those sweet, aching feelings.In this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of classic Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to when you’re in love.We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks that sing of the frustration of unrequited love, the happiness of mutual love, and the indescribable flutter of the heart.You’re sure to find a song that perfectly matches how you feel right now.
Playlist
| [2026] Japanese songs to listen to when you're in love: A collection of J-pop classics | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK |  play_arrow | M!LK’s love-themed upbeat tune |
| 2 | Love WindIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Ikuta Lila’s new song delicately portrays the confusion and anticipation of love |
| 3 | Kiss Kiss KissAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A change in hair color colors in confidence and budding love |
| 4 | absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A warm love song with a gospel base |
| 5 | LoveTreCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | CUTIE STREET releases a song that likens feelings of love to a train. |
| 6 | TRUE LOVESnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man's new song depicts everyday happiness |
| 7 | proposal (marriage proposal)natori |  play_arrow | A love song by the singer-songwriter Natori |
| 8 | Orihime and BABY (feat. Shio Reira)neguse. |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the aching feelings of love and the longing to see the person you like |
| 9 | I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | Kaneyori Masaru’s Love Song |
| 10 | Assaulted by a love song＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE’s new single: a classic pop song about unrequited love |
| 11 | GravityOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A ballad by Omoinotake depicting fateful love |
| 12 | PresentINI |  play_arrow | INI's winter-themed single |
| 13 | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | Yuika’s Love Support Song |
| 14 | wishMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s love ballad song |
| 15 | BiryaniNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A dance number depicting Nogizaka46’s feelings of love |
| 16 | The grass is greener next door.Penthouse |  play_arrow | Theme song of a reality show, expressing the conflicts of love |
| 17 | Jupiter (feat. Koshi Inaba)Fukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A rock fusion ballad with B’z’s Inaba |
| 18 | Now, the moon is waxing≒JOY |  play_arrow | A pure love song by the idol group ≒JOY |
| 19 | LOVE DEEPER (Prod. m.c.A•T)Reiko |  play_arrow | An innovative R&B track by REIKO |
| 20 | One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Singing of a cute crush and pure feelings |
| 21 | First lovematsumura kanau |  play_arrow | Sing(s) of the sweet-and-sour taste of first love and its wistful, aching feelings. |
| 22 | It crashed in seconds.aoen |  play_arrow | aoen's new love-themed song is trending |
| 23 | I like you, please.FRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | Depicting a maiden’s heart as it shifts from idealized love to reality |
| 24 | matchingFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A love song about the process of growing more alike through time spent with a lover |
| 25 | My cutieMON7A |  play_arrow | MON7A’s love song is hugely popular on YouTube |
| 26 | First Love Is a Guaranteed Loss! feat. Marinai Arisu (CV: Reina Ueda)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | HoneyWorks expresses the youthful feelings of first love through music |
| 27 | Let’s be in love for lifeneguse. |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings about everyday life before marriage |
| 28 | crescendoM!LK |  play_arrow | A classic idol song produced by Hayato Sano |
| 29 | So in love I could crySTU48 |  play_arrow | An emotional love song that portrays the frustration of first love |
| 30 | As Love SaysNichiyoubi no Mezonde |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that captures the frustration of love and the exhilaration of spring |
| 31 | Poisoning by a deleterious drug＝LOVE |  play_arrow | The 20th single of the voice actor idol group produced by Rino Sashihara |
| 32 | A heart tied with a ribbonKaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | Kaneyori Masaru's unrequited love song |
| 33 | love10Hama iku |  play_arrow | Hamaiku's second single |
| 34 | DarlingSuda Keina |  play_arrow | An addictive track themed around dependence and obsession |
| 35 | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | The longing to meet a loved one across time |
| 36 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | The fluttering feelings of a girl in love |
| 37 | Head over heels for youEXILE |  play_arrow | Singing about the joy of love and a single-hearted devotion |
| 38 | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | Unspoken feelings, bittersweet memories of love |
| 39 | True LoveINI |  play_arrow | Heart-thumping, exhilarating youth pop-rock |
| 40 | Just Say YesJO1 |  play_arrow | Depicting wavering feelings of love in a messaging app |
| 41 | knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Saucy Dog’s coming-of-age song that portrays the anxieties and affections of first love |
| 42 | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the joy and poignancy of love |
| 43 | miraclemiwa |  play_arrow | A youthful song by miwa that depicts the feelings of a summer romance |
| 44 | Winter TaleSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | A winter scenery ballad from the peak of the group’s popularity |
| 45 | balladKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A song that sings of loneliness after a broken heart and the melancholy of a man |
| 46 | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A woman’s bittersweet heart in an unspoken unrequited love |
| 47 | It tickles.CHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | CHiCO’s youth theme expresses the feelings of first love. |
| 48 | Midsummer OrionMINMI |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the romantic dynamics and games of strategy between men and women |
| 49 | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | Feelings of love are conveyed better through a hug than words. |
| 50 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | A heart that wishes for a beloved person's smile and happiness |
| 51 | Let Love Begin Now. feat. Azuki Mochizuki (CV: Rie Takahashi)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A youthful love song by HoneyWorks—an uplifting, heart-pounding track |
| 52 | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song expressed with a seesaw |
| 53 | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | tuki.'s songs of pure and profound love |
| 54 | HeartbeatC&K |  play_arrow | A love song depicting the conflicts of love and the hope within it. |
| 55 | Hey, are you listening properly?riria. |  play_arrow | A story of precious bonds, painted with a crystalline, transparent singing voice |
| 56 | compassionKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song, a track that makes you feel the importance of love. |
| 57 | I like you.Shimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s bittersweet love song, “Kimi ga Suki,” is the best. |
| 58 | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Depicting the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love |
| 59 | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu |
| 60 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A tale of love and inspiration woven into GReeeeN’s songs |
| 61 | SquallFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of Masaharu Fukuyama’s aching love |
| 62 | crescent moonayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka’s heartwarming song that supports long-distance relationships |
| 63 | Joined handsFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that weaves everyday happiness |
| 64 | youHY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the anxieties of love and affection |
| 65 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A wistful love, singing of feelings for the one you love |
| 66 | GO FOR IT!Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Courage to overcome the anxieties of love and express your feelings |
| 67 | Did I become an idiot or something?Suda Masaki |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings about the awkward feelings when falling in love |
| 68 | Song for TwoET-KING |  play_arrow | A song depicting the warm everyday life of lovers |
| 69 | Sundayback number |  play_arrow | Everyday life spent with someone you cherish is the greatest happiness. |
| 70 | Song of Twothe shes gone |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the small happinesses of everyday life |
| 71 | Seikatsuosaru no uta |  play_arrow | The melancholy love song of the little monkey |
| 72 | Chronostasiskinoko teikoku |  play_arrow | The sense of time on a bittersweet night for happy lovers |
| 73 | I don’t mean to sound surprised, but…matsumura kanau |  play_arrow | A gentle love song that sings of a cherished everyday life. |
| 74 | Private roomDomura Riu |  play_arrow | A song depicting a peaceful cohabiting life with a lover |
| 75 | You and ISuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A sweet love song depicting a couple's everyday life |
| 76 | As I love and as I please, you’re the only one I won’t hurt.B’z |  play_arrow | The essence of pure love I want to monopolize |
| 77 | When I think of youTOKIO |  | TOKIO’s exquisite classic love ballad |
| 78 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | The pain of unrequited love, the allure of songs that resonate |
| 79 | LOVE NEVER DIESMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA’s song of hope depicting eternal love |
| 80 | I hate this love songchanmina |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that portrays the feelings of first love |
| 81 | Having someone you likeJY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that refreshingly portrays feelings of love |
| 82 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A poignant love song where romance and music intertwine |
| 83 | Ti AmoEXILE |  play_arrow | An adult love song about a forbidden romance |
| 84 | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of deep love and farewell |
| 85 | Night on the Planetkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | I overlaid my past love with my present life. |
| 86 | Happy endingOhtaki Eiichi |  play_arrow | Eiichi Ohtaki’s first love song in 12 years. A major hit with 970,000 copies sold. |
| 87 | You are here—that’s everything.Kotora |  play_arrow | A love ballad that portrays happiness with a loved one |
| 88 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts love and bonds |
| 89 | HappinessChe’Nelle | A song of pure love for someone precious | |
| 90 | First Love RendezvousAnimal☆Collection |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses first love through animals’ courtship behavior |
| 91 | determinationCENT |  play_arrow | CENT’s “Determination” is a song that depicts romantic feelings. |
| 92 | I like youChilli Beans. |  play_arrow | Chilli Beans' new song is making waves |
| 93 | I want to be your boyfriend.Cody Rī (Ri) |  play_arrow | Cody Lee’s sweet love pop song |
| 94 | Fuzzy NavelConton Candy |  play_arrow | A song that likens love to a sweet and slightly bitter cocktail |
| 95 | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN |  play_arrow | DEEN’s debut song, singing about the heartache of a broken romance |
| 96 | SOUL LOVEGLAY |  play_arrow | A love song that learns about life through a spring encounter |
| 97 | Answer keyJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU's 'Kotaeawase' is a heartwarming masterpiece. |
| 98 | HEARTKing&Prince |  play_arrow | A classic love song full of hope |
| 99 | koi-wazuraiKing&Prince |  play_arrow | Introduction to King & Prince’s Movie Theme Song |
| 100 | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA’s signature song where a chance encounter becomes destiny |
| 101 | RendezvousNissy(Nishijima Takahiro) |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of lovers nestled together at night |
| 102 | LOOK AT MENiziU |  play_arrow | Introduction to NiziU's 'LOOK AT ME' |
| 103 | HappinessOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of youth that resonates with the heart |
| 104 | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A song by Omoinotake about a long-distance relationship |
| 105 | If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab |  play_arrow | A pop song that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 106 | Look!Suiet |  play_arrow | Suiet heartwarming ballad |
| 107 | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the joy and heartache of unrequited love |
| 108 | Say I doTravis Japan |  play_arrow | Travis Japan’s new love song |
| 109 | Taisho RomanticismYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A timeless love story: the music of YOASOBI |
| 110 | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | Introduction to YUTORI-SEDAI’s EP “Suki” |
| 111 | Only the two of us in this worldano |  play_arrow | A love song that depicts a secret space shared by two lovers |
| 112 | becausetimelesz |  play_arrow | A gentle song with a timeless romance theme |
| 113 | I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon |  play_arrow | Aimer’s love songs: revisiting distance and feelings |
| 114 | Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn |  play_arrow | A love song about feelings for a teasing/flirtatious man |
| 115 | O youdoba shishō |  play_arrow | An emotional love song with a gentle melody |
| 116 | A happy promise.riria. |  play_arrow | A heartwarming story of love and growth sung by Riria |
| 117 | Primalorijinarurabu |  play_arrow | A love song that is one of ORIGINAL LOVE’s signature tracks |
| 118 | swampŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Oishii Masayoshi’s classic song “Numa” is moving. |
| 119 | If I Fall in LoveKurisutaru Kei |  play_arrow | A popular song that sings about the pure feelings of first love |
| 120 | I’m going to see you on the last train.Chōkyūmei |  play_arrow | Chyi Yu Mei’s classic song, Love on the Last Train |
| 121 | I want to be your lover.Chōkyūmei |  play_arrow | A song that likens the feelings of love to chocolate |
| 122 | Vending Machine LoveHiguchi Ai |  play_arrow | A love song by Ai Higuchi that expresses the pain of unrequited love |
| 123 | presentMarushii |  play_arrow | A love song that conveys affection while hiding shyness |
| 124 | raspberryMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s unrequited love song |
| 125 | Love songMarushii |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Marcy that depicts the feelings of love. |
| 126 | In loveRyukku to soine gohan |  play_arrow | A refreshing rock song of backpack and sleeping-together rice |
| 127 | Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho |  play_arrow | A smash-hit ballad by Miho Nakayama and WANDS |
| 128 | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s R&B signature ballad blockbuster hit |
| 129 | PRIDEImai Miki |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of affection for a lover |
| 130 | MAYBETomioka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Tomioka's love pop tune |
| 131 | Love Toxinwanuka |  play_arrow | A dangerous infatuation painted by Wanuka with folk instruments |
| 132 | I love you.Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s heartfelt love song that sings of deep love |
| 133 | ForevermoreUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada expresses love in a TV drama theme song |
| 134 | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A warm, classic song that sings of the universality of love |
| 135 | Darling Darlingyuka |  play_arrow | Yuka releases a West Coast-style summer song |
| 136 | An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the gentle love of a married couple |
| 137 | aloeFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A song that gently embraces the feelings of an ambiguous love |
| 138 | Flowerka |  play_arrow | Debuting from LDH, performing a summer love song |
| 139 | What I want to conveyAbe Mao |  play_arrow | Let’s honestly express our feelings to the people we care about. |
| 140 | I only know the last note.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | The voice acting unit =LOVE produced by Rino Sashihara |
| 141 | I wonderDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE's theme song that portrays the emotions of love |
| 142 | Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | An encouraging song that gives you courage in love, overcoming unrequited feelings. |
| 143 | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | An unattainable love, a pure feeling kept secretly in the heart |
| 144 | We’re officially a couple!HoneyWorks feat. Hattori Juri (CV: Sakura Ayane) |  play_arrow | A moving song depicting a bittersweet love for someone older |
| 145 | 100-yen kissLET ME KNOW |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of the complex feelings of love |
| 146 | I MISS YOULINDBERG |  play_arrow | A love story with the goddess of fate, a bittersweet longing |
| 147 | I melt when I’m in front of you.Leina |  play_arrow | Poignant lyrics and music swayed by a fluttering heart |
| 148 | You liked thisMina |  play_arrow | A relatable song that depicts love in the age of social media. |
| 149 | LetterMs. OOJA |  play_arrow | Singing about gratitude for encounters and the importance of love |
| 150 | WISHNissy(Nishijima Takahiro) |  play_arrow | A voice filled with hope lifts the heart and gives the courage to chase dreams. |
| 151 | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking, love-filled song that resonates with the heart |
| 152 | Love ParadeORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | Feelings of unrequited love and the heart of a man who cannot confess |
| 153 | If only you could hear the sound of this heartbeatSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A cute love song, expressed with rich emotion |
| 154 | Sweetest TuneTravis Japan |  play_arrow | Travis Japan’s sweet love song becomes an insert track for a drama |
| 155 | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | Yumcha’s unrequited love song goes viral on social media |
| 156 | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Bittersweet feelings of love: aiko's new song resonates in the heart |
| 157 | B.M.S.idom |  play_arrow | IDOM’s warm song that depicts deep love and time |
| 158 | Feeling in lovemihimaru GT |  play_arrow | The bittersweet feeling of thinking about someone you have a crush on |
| 159 | Come, springthe shes gone |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the arrival of spring and the feelings of a new love |
| 160 | By your sidewacci |  play_arrow | A warm-voiced song that portrays love and bonds |
| 161 | A few centimeters sentimentalkohanaramu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song about unrequited love that resonates with the heart. |
| 162 | I wonder why.takayan |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the bittersweetness and tenderness of love |
| 163 | Lovin’ SongSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic with a 90s-style sound |
| 164 | Tokimeki Part 1supittsu |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 165 | I loveMarushii |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song that sings of everyday love |
| 166 | First Love Killernozomi |  play_arrow | Noashi’s new song that portrays feelings of love |
| 167 | Sounds good.Ide Ayaka |  play_arrow | AykA Ide’s heart-healing love song |
| 168 | I love you, I love you, I love you.Kōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s romantic ballad—emotional and heart-touching |
| 169 | I wannaTomioka Ai |  play_arrow | A transparent, heartfelt love song that portrays a bittersweet romance |
| 170 | Anemone is the smile of first love.Kitatani Ruki |  play_arrow | A poignant first love: a heart-stirring song by Ruki Chatan |
| 171 | URLSakaguchi Ami |  play_arrow | Sakaguchi Amo’s “URL” expresses romantic feelings in a modern way |
| 172 | CalendarKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that tells a love story |
| 173 | 37.2 degreesSugimoto Takuya |  play_arrow | Takumi Sugimoto’s love song gently enfolds a bittersweet longing. |
| 174 | Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | A moving song that weaves feelings of love, resonating in the heart. |
| 175 | How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A poignant love song for sleepless nights |
| 176 | EYES ON YOUNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s new song, a moving work of love and vows |
| 177 | I fall in love with you againNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A song that portrays Kana Nishino’s bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 178 | Into MeNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino's love song expresses both heartache and hope. |
| 179 | Energizing SongKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | The Bond of Love Conveyed by Kanjani Eight’s Songs |
| 180 | Love me more than I dotakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | A sweet, bittersweet love, a song of anxiety and love |
| 181 | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays the poignancy of heartbreak and love |
| 182 | In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song that tenderly portrays affection |
| 183 | Someone I mustn’t fall in love withŌishi Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Introduction to Anison Songs by Masayoshi Oishi |
| 184 | evergreenŌhashi Chippoke |  play_arrow | A smash hit song about unwavering love |
| 185 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A love cheer song that conveys a never-give-up spirit |
| 186 | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A famous commercial’s heart-touching love song |
| 187 | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The charm of a song that deeply sings about feelings of love |
| 188 | to fall in loveNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A famous song by Mika Nakashima that sings about romantic feelings |
| 189 | 1/6000000000Kyūshūdan |  play_arrow | A love song that cherishes the miracle of our meeting |
| 190 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A man’s heartrending love song resonates with the heart. |
| 191 | SimpleMr.Children |  play_arrow | A love song about finding what truly matters |
| 192 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Sing creatively about a romance with a rhinoceros beetle |