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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SWEET MEMORIESSeiko Matsuda
Seiko Matsuda’s hit number, “SWEET MEMORIES.” Haven’t most people sung it at karaoke at least once? This song has a relaxed tempo, making it easy to follow the pitch.
On the other hand, there’s a slightly high long note near the end of the chorus, so proper key adjustment is necessary.
If you set the key based on this long-note section, you won’t run into vocal range issues in any part of the song, so keep that in mind.
Open your heartZARD
It was released in 1996 as ZARD’s 18th single.
The song was used in a Pocari Sweat commercial and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
With lyrics by Izumi Sakai and music by Tetsurō Oda—their well-known duo—the track is a refreshing summer love song.
I love you more than anyone.Toko Furuuchi
When someone treats you gently, your heart aches; when they’re cold, you feel like crying.
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This classic by Toko Furuuchi delicately portrays the feelings of everyone in love.
Capturing both the uncontrollable emotions toward a partner and the conflicts and contradictions that come with romance, the song was released in May 1996.
Used as an insert song for the drama “Watch Out for Us,” it was also included as a remixed version on the album “Hourglass.” Since then, it has been covered by numerous artists, including Sowelu, Hideaki Tokunaga, and JUJU.
If you’ve ever struggled with love, scenes from your own experience will surely come to mind.
It’s the perfect song to listen to quietly on your own or when you want to think about someone special.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama
A gem of a love song that eloquently sings of the joy and poignancy of romance.
It gently weaves a wish for eternal love with a fated partner, and the feelings full of hope and expectation for a chance reunion resonate in the heart.
The collaboration between Miho Nakayama and WANDS drew attention upon its October 1992 release as the theme song for the drama “Dareka ga Kanojo o Aishiteru” (“Someone Loves Her”).
It surpassed one million copies sold in just 20 days after release and topped the Oricon charts for four consecutive weeks.
Depicting a fateful reunion and unwavering love, this piece is perfect for when you want to reflect on meeting someone special, or when your heart flutters at the start of a new romance.
rainChisato Moritaka
A heart-stirring ballad by Chisato Moritaka, where the poignancy of heartbreak overlaps beautifully with rainy scenery.
Since its release in September 1990, this song has marked a turning point as she evolved toward a more artist-driven direction.
The delicate vocals weave a story of unrequited love, vividly portraying the complex emotions of a woman parting with her lover in the rain.
Released by Warner-Pioneer, the track reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It’s the perfect accompaniment for quiet moments—when you want to empathize with the ache of love, on a gently rainy afternoon, or during a nighttime drive to sort out your thoughts.
PIECE OF MY WISHMiki Imai
A warm, encouraging song that sings of life’s hopes with a bright, translucent voice.
It gently empathizes with a woman weathering rough seas, conveying both the strength to face challenges alone and a tender sense of comfort.
Released in November 1991, it became one of Miki Imai’s signature works as the theme song for the drama “Ashita ga Aru Kara.” It was also included on the album “Ivory II,” and, boosted by the drama’s popularity, earned support from a wide audience.
In December 2015, it was performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
A motivational track to listen to when you’re at a crossroads in life or making a resolution.
Miki Imai’s voice, combining gentleness and strength, will softly embrace a troubled heart.
PRIDEMiki Imai
It was released in 1996 as Miki Imai’s 12th single.
The song became a major hit after being chosen as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Doc,” and it stands as one of her signature and most successful songs.
Written and composed by Tomoyasu Hotei, its lyrics—about a woman in love who believes that loving her partner is her own pride and lives by that belief—resonated widely, especially with women, and it became a popular karaoke choice.