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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.

Masterpieces Celebrating Women: Recommended Popular Songs (41–50)

A gentle feelingChara

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
A gentle feelingChara

A signature song by Chara, brimming with a uniquely feminine, delicate sensibility.

Its story of love, woven from gentleness and inner conflict, resonates deeply with her distinctive voice.

Released in 1997, it reached No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

It was also featured in a Shiseido “T’cera J” commercial, capturing the hearts of many.

The lyrics, which sing of pure affection, beautifully express the feelings of a woman in love.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with a relationship with someone special or holding back honest feelings.

Sing it at karaoke, and your true feelings are sure to reach the one you care about.

Classic songs about women. Recommended popular tracks (51–60)

366 daysHY

This song expresses the aching feelings of someone heartbroken.

The powerful emotions for a former lover are conveyed through lyrics and melody that really sink into the heart.

While regretting, thinking “If only I had given up back then…,” the lingering feelings for the one they can’t forget come through.

Released in April 2008, it was used as the theme song for the film Red Thread.

Chosen for tie-ins with dramas and films, it became a popular track that resonated with many people.

It’s recommended for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.

HY’s clear, pure vocals are sure to soothe your heart.

Stop this nightJUJU

JUJU “Stop This Night for Me”
Stop this nightJUJU

An unrequited-love song by JUJU, an artist whose distinctive husky voice and exceptional musical sensibility resonate with many listeners and garner support across generations.

This renowned ballad expresses the feelings of a woman reminiscing about the happy days she spent with the man she once loved deeply.

Having someone you likeJY

JY 'Have Someone You Like' Music Video Short Ver.
Having someone you likeJY

This song delicately portrays the complex emotions of a woman in love.

The longing to turn back time and the desire to avoid regret resound with bittersweet poignancy.

Used as a TV drama’s theme song, it sparked major buzz.

JY took part in lyric writing for the first time and reportedly completed the track after many recording sessions.

Despite its bright melody, her voice avoids being overly cutesy, delivering themes that reach beyond romance to life as a whole.

It captured many hearts, winning 12 crowns across charts like iTunes and RecoChoku.

It’s a recommended track not only for women struggling with love, but also for men who want to understand a woman’s heart.

Only HumanK

K is an artist loved by a wide range of generations for his clear, high-toned voice that moves listeners’ emotions.

This major hit unrequited-love number is a classic ballad that portrays a man’s single-minded feelings for a woman he once loved and cannot forget.

I long to see you now.MISIA

MISIA – Aitakute Ima (Official HD Music Video)
I long to see you now.MISIA

It became a hit as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama series “JIN.” It overflows with a woman’s pure longing to see someone dear to her.

MISIA’s powerful vocals and the delicacy with which she sings of a aching woman’s heart captivate listeners.

It’s a grand, sweeping ballad.

Her SundaySHISHAMO

SHISHAMO - I tried playing “Her Sunday” on guitar
Her SundaySHISHAMO

It’s a song about a girl who’s doing her best for her boyfriend.

But the boyfriend—crucially—has started to lose interest in her a little, to the point that he even shows up to dates in a tracksuit.

It’s a song about a poor girl who tries so hard but doesn’t get rewarded.

The scenes where she thinks about what to wear for him are just irresistibly cute.