Classic songs about women. Recommended popular tracks.
Although J-pop and rock are commonplace in Japan’s music scene today, there was a time when enka and kayōkyoku were at the center.
Here is a list of masterpieces from that era in Japan, all themed around “women.” Some sing of tragic love, others of adultery—different situations, yet the abundance of love songs reminds us that, in every era, love is essential for women.
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Classic songs about women. Recommended popular tracks (101–110)
Ruby RingTerao Akira
A signature song by Akira Terao that sings of a man’s sweet, aching heart.
Fans praise its beautiful lyrics, delivered with a clear, translucent voice, calling it “so good it’s beyond words.” Released in February 1981, the track spent 10 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
It was also used in a Yokohama Tire commercial, leaving a lasting impression on many.
The lyrics, carried by a gentle, warm melody, are sure to resonate deeply with women as well.
If you sing it near the end of a karaoke session, just when people are in the mood for something a bit calmer, it’s likely to captivate the women in the room.
North TavernHosokawa Takashi
Set in the bustling nightlife district, it portrays the relationship between stylish men and women.
At first glance, it seems to be singing about an ideal woman from a male perspective, but since love at first sight inevitably starts with outward impressions, it’s actually an ideal image for women as well.
To be approached by men, women may have no choice but to aim for the kind of appearance described in this song.