[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!

Playlist

[Family Love] Masterpieces of Japanese songs that sing about one’s wife
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Second proposalMiyasako Hiroyuki		Hiroyuki Miyasako releases a song expressing gratitude to his wife
2	Be by my side every morning. -Sweet drip mix-Kobukuro		A song in which a husband sings his gratitude to his wife
3	The Seasons of a Married CoupleMurata Hideo		A signature song by Hideo Murata that portrays the bond between a married couple
4	The Yokan coupleWada Akiko		Akiko Wada expresses marital love with humor
5	Husband-and-Wife SlopeMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s classic Showa-era song, with lyrics that liken life’s trials to a slope
6	Please realize that I’m saying thank you.Umizō Ryōta with Ōtake Shinobu		A duet song that sings the gratitude of a married couple
7	child brideAsada Rumi		Rumi Asada's debut song, theme song for a TV drama
8	Falling in LoveKobayashi Akiko		Their debut song about unrequited love became a big hit.
9	Love KnotNovelbright		A piano ballad that sings of gratitude to a loved one
10	The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko		A representative early hit by Rumiko Koyanagi themed around a bride.
11	The third-year affairHiroshi & Kībō		A song depicting a married couple’s infidelity and regret
12	My Wife Is 18 Years OldOkazaki Yuki		A signature song by Yuki Okazaki, depicting the purity of a young wife
13	brideAzusa Michiyo		Drama 'Oyomesan' Theme Song by Michiyo Azusa
14	The Song of the No-Good Old ManKaminari-mon Kenbō		The opening theme song of the anime version of Dame Oyaji. It’s characterized by a nostalgic Showa-era feel.
15	Sazae-sanUno Yuuko		Be loved by the family in the theme song of Sazae-san
16	Even my wife has a mustache.Sugi Kyoji / Mityako		Nostalgic-feeling humorous Japanese pop/rock music
17	Alright, that’s enough.Ueki Hitoshi		Ueki Hitoshi’s signature song, full of humor
18	Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki		A famous song with Yuki Saito’s warm singing voice
19	Marital AffectionIshikawa Sayuri		A song depicting Osaka’s climate and the bond between a married couple
20	My wife…Nomura Katsuya		There is a song in which Katsuya Nomura sings about his feelings for his wife, Sachiyo.
21	homeKiyama Yusaku		A song by Yusaku Kiyama that celebrates parental love and the joys of raising children
22	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		A famous song themed around Masaharu Fukuyama’s marriage
23	Married Couple’s Fading Afterglow — Reiwa EditionChiba Genta		A remake song depicting the bond between a married couple