A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
Picking out love songs from duet tracks!
Showa-era kayokyoku is full of classic duet songs that portray the romantic dynamics between men and women.
For example, many people know songs like “Lonely Chaplin” and “Ai ga Umareta Hi,” even across different generations.
In this article, we introduce a variety of duet songs from Showa kayokyoku to the latest J-pop.
Many of them are great for karaoke, so once you find a favorite, be sure to try singing it as a duet!
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Love songs you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J‑POP! (1–10)
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A romantic song by HY that begins with a gentle keyboard intro and paints a serene morning scene for lovers.
It delicately captures blissful moments in love—breezes drifting in through the bedroom window, views shared by two, and the thrill of heading out for a drive.
Included on the album “Street Story,” released in April 2003, it became the first indie release in history to top the Oricon chart for four consecutive weeks.
The song was also featured in the 2012 NHK morning drama series “Jun to Ai” and remains popular in karaoke.
Its deft fusion of rock, punk, and hip-hop makes it perfect for a duet sung by two women.
Sin and Honey feat. Mori Calliopesyudou
An addictive love song that portrays a warped romance between a man and a woman.
It’s a duet by syudou and the virtual artist Mori Calliope, set for release in March 2025.
Sultry, seductive soundscapes intertwine with stylish rap, and the more you listen, the deeper you’re drawn into its world.
Another highlight is the lyric structure that switches perspectives between the man and the woman in the first and second verses.
Immerse yourself in this thick, oozing ode to love and experience it firsthand!
Orion in midwinterINFINITY 16 welcomez MINMI & Kana Nishino
A pop track that portrays the ache of unrequited love, inspired by the Orion constellation shining in the winter night sky.
MINMI’s powerful vocals and Kana Nishino’s clear, transparent voice blend beautifully, creating a cross-genre allure.
Included on the December 2010 album “INFINITY 16 BEST,” this piece layers INFINITY 16’s reggae production with the two singers’ distinctive vocals to craft a unique soundscape.
It’s the perfect song for making warm memories with friends in the cold season or for sharing the feelings of a one-sided love.
Love songs you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-POP! (11–20)
Osaka Love TourTaishiro Masuiyama / Mika Hino
This is a masterpiece of enka that evocatively portrays the romance between a man and a woman set against the rainy streets of Osaka’s Midosuji, Ebisubashi, and Dotonbori.
Released in December 1984 by Taishiro Masuiyama and Mika Hino, this duet showcases their distinctive voices in exquisite harmony.
Masuiyama’s sweet, whisper-like vocals blend beautifully with Hino’s clear, transparent singing, and the wistful melody resonates deeply in the heart.
It’s a song so charming that you’ll want to sing it together with someone special.
Naomi’s DreamHedva and David
A male–female duo, Hedva and David, deliver a gem of a love song, wrapping feelings for a beloved in a gentle melody.
The intertwined male and female harmonies, set against a beautifully wistful tune, stir the heart with drama.
Released on the RCA label in January 1971, the song sparked a huge response in Japan.
Starting in April, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks and became a massive hit with 670,000 copies sold.
It’s a track where the duo’s signature lush harmonies blend exquisitely with the exotic charm of Israel.
Women live for loveHiroshi Miura and the Honey Six
A mood kayō song by Hiroshi Miura and Honey Six that sings of love and longing.
Released in 1981, “Women Live for Love” also gained popularity as the theme song for the TBS daytime drama “Journey of Love.” The lyrics, portraying a woman’s inner feelings and conflicts, resonate deeply, and together with the gentle melody, they strike a chord in the heart.
The piece was written and composed by the eldest son, Mr.
Hiroshi Miura, and features the tight-knit harmonies characteristic of siblings.
If you sing it as a duet, its heartwarming harmony is sure to help you create wonderful memories.
In a corner of the Tokyo desertToshio Kurosawa / Wakako Kano
A gem of a duet by Toshio Kurosawa and Wakiko Kano that beautifully portrays urban loneliness and the warmth of people.
Released by Nippon Columbia in January 1984, this work was crafted by the powerhouse duo of lyricist Rei Nakanishi and composer Keisuke Hama.
Its innovative metaphor of comparing the solitude and desolation of city life to a desert continues to resonate across generations.
The seamless harmony between Kurosawa’s captivating low voice and Kano’s delicate vocals shines like a single beam of light piercing the darkness.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing with someone dear at a late-night snack bar or karaoke, letting your hearts connect.