[Family Love] Masterpieces of Japanese songs that sing about one’s wife
Are you able to say “thank you” regularly to the important people in your life?
Many people probably find it embarrassing and have trouble saying it.
But since we have the chance, why not take this opportunity to reflect anew on your wife’s presence?
In this article, we’ve put together a collection of Japanese songs that sing about “wives.”
You’ll find a wide range, from recent hit wedding songs to nostalgic old-time kayōkyoku.
It might be nice to listen to them as a couple—or with the whole family!
Wishing you a day to reaffirm your love!
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[Family Love] Masterpieces of Japanese songs about wives (1–10)
Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko
It gently sings, as if wrapping softly, the bittersweet feelings of a woman in love.
Akiko Kobayashi’s clear, translucent voice sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released in August 1985 as her debut single, it became a massive hit as the theme song for the TBS drama “Friday Wives III.” It sold over a million copies and gained popularity in Hong Kong and Europe as well.
It’s a ballad that beautifully captures the delicate emotions everyone in love experiences—the yearning to meet and the frustration of being unable to say how you feel.
Why not listen to it quietly on a night when someone special comes to mind?
Love KnotNovelbright
A song I’d recommend for weddings or anniversaries is “Ai Musubi” (“Love Knot”).
It’s one of the tracks on Novelbright’s major-label debut album, “Kaimaku Sengen” (“Opening Declaration”).
It drew attention as the band’s first piano ballad.
The lyrics are structured like reading a letter written by a man who can’t express his feelings well in words.
It’s wonderful how it conveys gratitude for everything from the couple’s first meeting up to the present.
By the way, the music video unfolds a drama depicting the couple’s journey to marriage.
The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko
It’s one of Rumiko Koyanagi’s early hit songs.
There are many songs about brides, but this one is often cited as a representative work among them.
From the very beginning, the lyrics and melody vividly conjure up scenes before your eyes.
[Family Love] Classic Japanese Songs About Wives (11–20)
The third-year affairHiroshi & Kībō
When it comes to classic songs about married couples, many people probably think of “Third Year’s Infidelity.” It was the debut single of the musical duo Hiroshi & Kii-bo.
In the first half of the song, a husband who has cheated brazenly argues with his wife.
The situation is serious, but it has a somewhat comical tone.
In the second half, the wife seems about to leave home, and the husband’s regret is sung.
It’s nice how the ending leaves you wondering what happened to the two of them.
My Wife Is 18 Years OldOkazaki Yuki
A signature song by Yuki Okazaki, who was an iconic idol of the 1970s entertainment world.
Set to a bright, fun melody, it portrays the purity and charm of a young wife.
With lyrics featuring a mischievous angel and a tomboyish fairy, it feels almost like a fairytale world.
Widely known as the theme song for a TBS drama that aired in 1970, it became the breakthrough that propelled Okazaki to stardom.
The drama was a massive hit, achieving a peak viewership rating of 33.1%.
This is a recommended track for couples just beginning their life together or for married pairs who want to recapture that first-love feeling.
brideAzusa Michiyo
It’s the theme song of the drama “Oyomesan,” sung by Michiyo Azusa.
I’ve heard it was quite popular as a work from the early days of the genre.
Even after television switched to color, a mountain of bride-themed dramas continued to be produced.
The Song of the No-Good Old ManKaminari-mon Kenbō
This is the opening theme of the anime version of ‘Dame Oyaji.’ We often hear the term ‘oni yome’ (demon wife), but this goes even further, so it’s a bit scary.
I think it’s a song that feels very Showa-era and evokes a sense of nostalgia.