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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Masterpieces about women: Recommended popular songs (91–100)
I still believe ~sigh~Shizukusa Yumi
A heartbreak song by Yumi Shizukusa—an artist known for her delicate high-tone voice that naturally evokes a sense of poignancy and her distinctive vibrato, who has also worked on theme songs for a nationally beloved anime.
This classic track expresses a love for a man that, no matter how fervently wished for, will never come true.
Tell me more and more about you.Juliet
This song is filled with the bittersweet feelings of a girl in love.
You can feel the complex emotions of wanting to know more about the person she likes, yet being afraid to get too close.
Carried by Juliet’s vocals, it vividly portrays the heart of a lovestruck girl.
Released in August 2010, the track resonated with many teenage girls.
If you’re a girl with an unrequited crush, you’ll surely find parts that mirror your own feelings.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke to get everyone excited with friends.
As an anthem for girls struggling with love, be sure to give it a listen.
around two o’clockaiko
When it comes to love songs, many people immediately think of aiko.
This is a song quintessentially her, capturing the pain and the butterflies of love.
It’s popular for its unique perspective: the protagonist has been cheated on, yet the song explores what happens if she tries to sing about it as positively as possible.
If someone felt about me the way the lyrics describe, I’d find them so dear that I could never cheat.
It’s a song that portrays a woman’s heart—bright yet anguished, and pure.
EverythingMISIA
Since it’s a classic love song, many of you have probably heard it.
A lot of people say they want to listen to it in winter, so it’s a recommended song for the coming season.
let go again feat.VERBAL（m-flo）Flower
Flower is a five-member female dance-vocal group.
The song is a cover of “let go” by the music group m-flo.
The lyrics are bittersweet, about being unable to forget a former lover.
There’s also a male rap part, so it’s a great pick for karaoke with a couple.
