[Songs to Listen to on White Day] A Special Roundup of Sweet and Bittersweet Love Songs!
We’ve gathered recommended love songs you’ll want to listen to on White Day.In Japan, White Day is when men typically return the favor for Valentine’s Day, but here we’re introducing songs that portray many forms of love—not just from a male perspective.If you’re planning a White Day gift or want to express gratitude to a friend, listen while thinking of that special person.There are confession songs, too, so if you’re planning to confess on White Day, draw strength from them and share your feelings with no regrets!
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Songs to Listen to on White Day: A Comprehensive Selection of Sweet and Bittersweet Love Songs (31–40)
I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura
This is Kepla’s exquisite love song that delicately portrays a tender heart unable to take a step beyond friendship.
Since its release in December 2024, its warm melody—gently embracing the soft hues of youth—and lyrics that carefully weave inner conflict have resonated with many listeners.
Blending the nostalgic feel of the Showa era with the pop charm of Reiwa to wonderful effect, this piece stands by those who harbor feelings beyond friendship yet struggle to be honest about them.
It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone keeping their feelings for someone special close to their heart, or hesitating over whether to confess on White Day.
One million “I love you”sRake
“One Million Times ‘I Love You’” by Rake is known as a classic love song written from a male perspective.
It’s also a very popular choice for wedding background music! In Japan, White Day is when men give gifts to women.
If you’re thinking of sending a love song to your special girlfriend, how about this one? It’s moving yet has a bright melody, so it’s great to sing at karaoke, too.
If you’re currently crushing on someone, listening while thinking of the person you like might make you feel inspired to confess and seize your happiness!
If I became your loverback number
“If I could date the one I like…” Packed with that kind of cute daydream from a man’s perspective, the song “Kimi no Koibito ni Nattara” is included on back number’s 2016 album Happy End.
If you’re a guy, haven’t you imagined at least once the things described in these lyrics? Getting to touch the girl you like, being invited into her room—those are privileges reserved for lovers.
If you’re planning to confess on White Day, give it a listen the day before to get yourself pumped up!
Stand By YouOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism—affectionately known as “Higedan”—has become a truly national group, winning fans across a wide range of ages.
Their song “Stand By You” is the title track from their second EP, Stand By You EP, released in 2018, and it was also used in an Apple Music commercial.
When you think of a love song you’d want to hear on White Day or listen to together with your partner, you might imagine lyrics filled with sweet words.
But this song doesn’t use phrases like “I love you” or “I’m crazy about you” at all, and yet it comes across as remarkably direct—a love song that powerfully conveys deep care for the other person.
Highly recommended.
A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s “Naniiro Demo Nai Hana” delicately portrays subtle emotions.
Released in 2024, the song also drew attention as the theme for the drama “Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kureta kara.” Imbued with a message of eternal love, it gives courage to those planning to give a White Day return gift.
It’s also included on the best-of album “SCIENCE FICTION,” released on April 10, 2024.
If you want the track, be sure to check it out.
[Songs to Listen to on White Day] A Showcase of Sweet and Bittersweet Love Songs (41–50)
White SeasonMISIA
A winter love song by MISIA, released in 2016, which also drew attention as an insert song for the drama “Second Love.” The bittersweet, slightly lonely lyrics about still thinking of someone, together with her undeniably magnificent vocals, resonate deeply in the heart during the cold winter season.
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
A pop love song that sings about a cute crush on someone you like.
Just hearing the cheerleading-style, rhythmic intro brightens your mood, doesn’t it? When you’re in love, rumors can toss you around, and you try dressing up to match the other person’s tastes—girls are always giving it their all.
Why not listen to this song to boost your spirits as you wait for White Day to arrive?