A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!

A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanShirou Aoi & Mika Hino

Mika Hino & Shiro Aoi - The Love Game Between a Man and a Woman

I think “Otoko to Onna no Love Game” is truly a masterpiece of duet songs! It’s a duet that feels like a loving couple is having a drink and engaging in a flirtatious game of love.

It’s also a popular duet number at bars.

Spring LoversAkira Yamamoto / Junko Sakurada

Akira Yamamoto & Junko Sakurada / Spring Lovers

Akira Yamamoto and Junko Sakurada’s “Haru no Koibitotachi” (Spring Lovers) is a refreshing love song.

It was included as the B-side to Akira Yamamoto’s 1975 single “Kimi o Ubaitai” (I Want to Steal You Away).

Born from a project run by the magazine Heibon in 1974 to recruit a new singer to debut in a duet with Junko Sakurada, it is a duet song featuring a top idol and a newcomer.

Although Yamamoto was promoted alongside Yuma Kusakawa and Ryu Kano as part of the so-called “New New Gosanke,” they failed to gain much popularity and did not leave their mark on entertainment history like the original “Gosanke” or the later “New Gosanke.”

clockShima Shigeko & Hikari

Shigeru Shima & Hikaru – “clock” [Official Music Video 4K ver.]

Set to a gentle beat that symbolizes the passage of time, Shigeko Shima and Hikaru’s harmonies weave a gem-like love song.

With “light and shadow” as its theme—symbolizing the highs and lows of life—it spins feelings of courage and positivity to live in the present as time keeps moving.

It’s a duet with powerful song progression that still leaves a warm afterglow as the two artists’ personalities meld together.

Chosen as the theme song for the 2025 TV Asahi drama Kaseifu no Mitazono Season 7, this track is brimming with fresh appeal, blending a rock sensibility with elements of rap.

It’s the perfect song for a duet with someone special when you want to share mutual care and the courage to face forward.

Two People's Love IslandYuko Ishikawa & Chage

[MV] Our Love Island / Yuko Ishikawa and Chage

A male-female duet song that shines as dazzlingly as the summer sun.

Its melody overflows with a sense of openness that evokes Okinawa’s blue sea and white sandy beaches, and the lyrics charmingly portray the sweet, bittersweet thrill of love.

The interplay of harmonies between Yuko Ishikawa and Chage is light and pleasant, resonating like a conversation between lovers.

Released in April 1984, the song was used for JAL’s Okinawa campaign and became a hit, peaking at No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It also captivated many listeners, ranking No.

10 on the annual chart of the music program “The Best Ten.” If you duet it at karaoke with close friends or someone special, you’re sure to create fun memories while basking in a cheerful, tropical mood.

366 daysHY

366 Days (Official Duet Version)

This is a ballad about the lingering feelings of being unable to forget a lost love.

Included on HY’s 2008 album “HeartY,” the song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s drama and film “Akai Ito.” Its gentle melody, highlighted by a memorable piano line, carries lyrics that reflect on the memories of a lover who remains in the heart.

The duet version by vocalists Izumi Nakasone and Hideyuki Shinzato is also captivating, with the interplay of male and female voices bringing out the nuances of emotion even more vividly.

It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced parting with someone dear or are trying to overcome the pain.

Bright FutureMari Okonogi, Hiroshi Hatanaka

Hiroshi Hatanaka, Mari Okonogi – I See the Light (From “Tangled”)

A heartwarming ballad that colors a Disney movie’s duet scene.

Set to the gentle tones of acoustic guitar and strings, it sings of how precious each other’s presence is.

The evolving emotions brought about by their meeting are expressed through delicate melodies and beautiful harmonies.

Released in November 2010 as a song within a Disney animated film, this piece enhances a moving scene where the two connect while surrounded by lanterns in the night sky.

The hope that spreads alongside countless lights reflected on the lake, and the feelings toward a new future, resonate deeply in the heart.

For creating memories with someone special, why not express in song the moment when your hearts come together?

A Love Story in GinzaYujiro Ishihara · Junko Makimura

Ishihara Yujiro, Makimura Junko “The Love Story of Ginza”

A gem of a duet song set against the streets of Ginza, portraying the glamour of the city and the pure love of a young couple.

Yujiro Ishihara’s powerful vocals blend beautifully with Junko Makimura’s sultry voice, conveying the bittersweet feelings of lovers over a romantic, wistful melody.

Released in January 1961, it became a massive hit with over three million copies sold by official count.

That same year, it was used as an insert song in the film “Kaze ga Fuite Kita” (From City to City), and the following year it was adopted as the theme song for a film of the same title.

Since April 2016, it has also been used as the departure melody at Tokyo Metro’s Ginza Station on the Hibiya Line, and it continues to be loved by many.

It’s the perfect song for making memories with someone special or creating a romantic atmosphere.