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 (51–60)
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

It’s a song about marriage from a woman’s perspective.
The joy of getting married is beautifully carried by both the melody and the lyrics, conveying a swelling sense of happiness.
It’s a love song that also hints at a woman’s desire to be led by her partner.
CHE.R.RYYUI

Although YUI is often seen as having a boyish image, one of her signature songs sweetly captures the feelings of a young girl in love.
Centered on emails exchanged with her crush, it’s an upbeat, heart-throbbing love song that makes you feel the excitement building—almost like your palms get a little sweaty with every character you type.
Moon Song[Alexandros]
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A smash hit by [Alexandros], an artist leading today’s Japanese rock scene with a beautiful high-tone voice that captivates many listeners and overwhelming live performances.
It’s an unrequited love song that conveys the feelings of a man who has lost the woman he loved.
fireworksaiko

This is a representative ballad by aiko, a captivating female singer known for songs that straightforwardly express a woman’s heart with poignant lyrics and melodies.
It’s one of those songs with a memorable chorus: “Hanging from the summer constellations, looking down at the fireworks from above—this is how much I love you; I can’t help it.”
Masterpieces that sing of women: Recommended popular songs (61–70)
I loved (it/you)erica

A song by singer-songwriter erica, whose lyrics, written in straightforward words about the pain of heartbreak, stir the heart.
Many listeners will likely find courage in the lyrics that mourn the breakup honestly, acknowledge all the hurt and lingering feelings for the other person, and, with gratitude, resolve to move on to the next love.
Released in March 2016, this track is known as one of erica’s signature works.
Instead of thinking, “I’m useless for moping over a breakup,” perhaps, like this song, letting yourself cry and sink into the memories is what helps you move forward with a renewed spirit.
Libra ~The Strong-Acting Me × The Weak-Acting You~misono

A signature unrequited-love song by misono, an artist widely supported—especially by women—for her overwhelming vocal power and uniquely imaginative musical world.
It’s a standout ballad that captures the heartbreak of a woman who’s been told goodbye by the man she loves.
Unrequited lovemiwa

This song centers on unrequited love from a woman’s perspective.
It sings of her feelings for a man, and miwa’s pure and straightforward personality shines through in the many expressions of “love.” The track also carries a sense of frustration, brilliantly capturing the complex emotions of a woman’s unrequited love.

