Favorite Songs for Women in Their 50s: A Curated Selection of Sweet and Bittersweet Love Ballads!
How about taking a moment to listen to some nostalgic love songs and bask in memories of the romances from your youth?
In this article, we’ve selected love songs from Japanese music that we recommend for women in their 50s!
From beloved love songs of the 1990s to timeless classics still adored by people of all ages today, we’ve gathered a wide range of tracks.
Sweet love songs never lose their charm, no matter when you listen to them.
It’s perfect for reminiscing about past romances or for listening with someone you like in mind right now.
Please enjoy these sparkling gems that will make you think, “Love really is wonderful,” after all!
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[Songs Loved by Women in Their 50s] A Curated Selection of Sweet and Bittersweet Gem-Like Love Songs (1–10)
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro
Released in 1997 as Namie Amuro’s ninth single.
It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.
m.
drama “Virgin Road.” With this song, she won the Grand Prize at the 39th Japan Record Awards, and it became her biggest hit.
A popular staple at weddings, it also stands as the biggest hit among Tetsuya Komuro’s productions.
EverythingMISIA
A song that showcases MISIA’s overwhelming vocal power.
The way she sings of deep love and gratitude moves listeners to their core.
Released in October 2000, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” It ranked first in JASRAC’s distribution of copyright royalty revenues for fiscal year 2001.
This is why it has been loved for so many years.
The lyrics, filled with thoughts of an endless future, beautifully capture the sweetness and poignancy of falling in love.
When you want to renew your feelings for someone special, give it a listen.
Her heartfelt voice is sure to resonate with your emotions.
God of RomanceKohmi Hirose
A quintessential winter song by Kohmi Hirose that captured many hearts with its translucent vocals and catchy melody.
The lyrics vividly express the feelings of a woman in love with love itself, making listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
Released in December 1993, the track became a massive hit, selling a total of 1.
749 million copies and propelling Hirose to the title of “Queen of Winter.” It was also featured in Alpen’s ski equipment commercials and has become a beloved winter tradition.
This song speaks for women troubled by love, making it perfect for girls’ nights and relationship talk—and it’s guaranteed to get everyone going at karaoke.
[Songs Loved by Women in Their 50s] Carefully Selected Sweet and Bittersweet Gem-Like Love Songs (11–20)
SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA
It’s a classic song renowned for its sweet, bittersweet vocals and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Released in July 1991, it became a massive hit as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The 101st Proposal” that same year.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for 13 consecutive weeks and became CHAGE and ASKA’s first million-selling single.
The straightforward lyrics expressing feelings for a lover struck a chord with many people, and the song is also beloved as a wedding staple.
This piece gently encourages those struggling with love.
When you want to convey your feelings to someone special, give it a listen.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto
Released in 2004 as Yo Hitoto’s fifth single.
The song was tied to numerous projects, including serving as the theme for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and for the Toho-distributed film “Hanamizuki.” Although it peaked at No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, it became a long-running hit and one of Yo Hitoto’s signature songs.
It has also been covered by many well-known artists and is widely cherished as the “ultimate love song that never fades with time.” Perhaps some listeners are reminded of the tender feelings of their youth whenever they hear it.
DESTINYMy Little Lover
A gem of a love song that eloquently portrays sweet yet bittersweet feelings of love.
Released in May 1998 as My Little Lover’s 11th single, it was also chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “WITH LOVE,” becoming a major talking point.
Akko’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the fateful encounter with a loved one and the depth of their bond.
The lyrics, which liken the subtle nuances of a love that feels “farther the closer you get” to an ocean’s ever-shifting emotions, leave a lasting impression on listeners’ hearts.
It’s a perfect track for when you want to reminisce about your first love or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota with Naomi Campbell
A classic song that passionately conveys the sweetness and ache of love was born from the collaboration between Toshinobu Kubota and Naomi Campbell.
With its comfortable groove and emotional vocals, it’s a track that makes you want to sing your heart out at karaoke.
Released in May 1996, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Long Vacation.” The lyrics, which capture the sweet feelings and bittersweet longing of falling in love, invite everyone into a heart-fluttering moment.
It’s a gem of a love song—perfect for reminiscing about youthful romance or for sharing a special time with someone dear.