[Songs to Listen to on White Day] A Special Roundup of Sweet and Bittersweet Love Songs!

Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Is It Okay If I Say I Love You? (Music Video)

I want to summon the courage to say “I love you”! This gentle love song by Kohei Matsushita captures that feeling with warmth.

The lyrics by Takahito Uchisawa of androp blend seamlessly with Matsushita’s tender vocals, letting straight-from-the-heart emotions resonate deeply.

Released in November 2024, this song is one we especially hope will reach those who feel shy and can’t put their feelings into words, or who struggle to express their love to someone important.

Its wish to stay together, no matter how time passes, will quietly stay by your side.

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

GReeeeN appeared and performed at the 2020 Kohaku Uta Gassen, sending fans into a brief frenzy wondering, “Was that really them?” It was a passionate performance, but the mystery only deepened—were those stand-ins, or some kind of holography or CG? This song is a refreshing youth anthem that screams “This is GReeeeN!” The lyrics are a straightforward confession from start to finish: I like you so much that only the words “I love you” can convey how I feel.

If you want to express your feelings on White Day, you should definitely listen.

It will surely give you courage.

the red threadKobukuro

Akai Ito

A love ballad by Kobukuro inspired by the legend that two people destined to be together are connected by an invisible red thread.

If you get a good answer on White Day, you might think, “We were connected by a red thread”…

or rather, you’d want to think so, right? The lyrics tell a story of two people whose relationship begins with a childhood crush and, over time, grows into true love—so much so that you could probably make a whole drama or film from them.

While inheriting the worldview Kobukuro has built so far, the song also feels fresh in its own way.

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer [Live ver.]

A huge hit by Kazuyoshi Saito, an artist who most perfectly embodies being unadorned and unpretentious.

Even with many hits like “Zutto Suki Datta” and “Yasashiku Naritai,” I bet many people would still say, “This is my favorite song!” The words “I love you” aren’t all that rare in today’s world, are they? But to sing those words with this much passion—only Kazuyoshi Saito could do that.

I hope you’ll listen to this song together with your girlfriend, popping pure white marshmallows you got on White Day into your mouth.

with youAyaka × Kobukuro

Kobukuro – You (Ayaka × Kobukuro)

Anata to (You and I) is a collaboration between singer-songwriter Ayaka and the duo Kobukuro.

Released in 2008, it’s the second single by Ayaka×Kobukuro.

The lyrics beautifully capture the interplay of feelings between two people who care for each other, showcasing the remarkable talent and expressive power of both artists in this love song.

It’s a number I especially recommend to couples who may be going through small arguments or a bit of friction in their daily lives; by listening to this song, you may rediscover your genuine feelings for each other and honestly reaffirm, “I love you.”

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