Love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits
Are you in love right now?
This time, we’re introducing popular sweet-and-bittersweet love songs for women in their 40s.
Even if you already have a partner, try listening and reminiscing about the old days.
Memories from when you first met, those love-dovey dates.
Being able to look back on happy memories is a blessing, isn’t it?
Of course, you can listen alone to lift your spirits, and if you sing them at karaoke with friends your age, it’s sure to be a hit.
From the songs of our youth to the latest tracks—be sure to give them a listen.
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Recommended love songs for women in their 40s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (41–50)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
When I was on the verge of losing the meaning of life, meeting the one I love made my heart shine… JUJU’s heartwarming rock ballad is cherished by people of all generations.
Released in February 2009 as the theme song for a collaborative project between MTV Japan and Nissan, the track’s chorus expresses unconditional love and gratitude, like an eternal vow to someone precious.
The next time you go to karaoke with that intriguing man in his 40s, why not share your feelings through this song?
Recommended love songs for women in their 40s: Classic and popular J‑Pop tracks (51–60)
LOVE 2000hitomi
Born amid hopes and anxieties for a new century, this universally resonant song questions the essence of love.
Hitomi’s powerful vocals and forward-looking melody are perfectly balanced, and the work conveys a straightforward stance and strong will that face reality while gazing toward the future.
Released in June 2000, it was chosen as the image song for Nippon TV’s “Gekikukan Pro Yakyu 2000.” It also drew attention when Sydney Olympics women’s marathon gold medalist Naoko Takahashi revealed she listened to it before training.
If you’re a man in your 40s who spent his youth in the 2000s, consider adding this classic to your karaoke lineup.
Song of LoveKumi Koda
A gem of a song woven from Kumi Koda’s own experiences and the love advice she received from friends.
Set to a wistful melody, it portrays deep affection for a lover and a looming sense of farewell.
Released in September 2007, the track was featured in MTI’s “music.
jp” commercial and served as a cheer song for Fuji TV’s World Judo 2007, becoming one of Koda’s signature hits.
Her warm vocals, which gently embrace the feelings of someone thinking of their partner, are sure to tenderly envelop listeners even in karaoke.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama
This work by Miho Nakayama and WANDS was a major hit, selling over one million copies in just 20 days after its release in October 1992.
It drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Someone Loves Her” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The fusion of rock-tinged arrangement and gentle melody creates a beautifully balanced harmony.
When you want to reminisce about love or reflect on someone special, be sure to listen to this heartfelt, jewel-like ballad that will resonate with your heart.
Slow motionAkina Nakamori
A striking song that depicts a fateful encounter on the beach.
Akina Nakamori’s translucent vocals blend beautifully with Takao Kisugi’s melody, vividly expressing the freshness of first love.
The lyrics carefully portray, almost in slow motion, the moment one’s heart is captured by the sight of someone walking along the sandy shore, brimming with the familiar anticipation of romance.
Released as her debut single in May 1982 and included on the album “Prologue
It’s a song you can sing with a calm heart as you look back on a youthful romance etched in your memory along with cherished moments.
AutomaticHikaru Utada
A towering masterpiece of ’90s J-pop that vividly captures the instant when romantic feelings rise up unconsciously.
Crafted with an R&B flair by a 15-year-old Hikaru Utada, the song delicately expresses the shifting distance and tremors of the heart between two people.
A young talent portrays the complexities of love from a unique perspective.
Released in December 1998, the debut single became an instant smash, selling an astonishing 2.
55 million copies.
It also dramatically raised expectations for the album First Love.
Winner of the JASRAC Gold Award, it earned outstanding critical acclaim.
A perfect classic for anyone who wants to relive the flutter of first love or reexperience the brilliance of ’90s J-pop.
Gentle RainKyoko Koizumi
The lyrics penned by Kyoko Koizumi herself delicately depict loneliness in the city, chance encounters, and a heartfelt longing for the other person.
Released in February 1993, the song drew attention as the theme for the drama “To Love” and became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon charts and selling over 950,000 copies.
Koizumi’s voice, carried by Shoko Suzuki’s beautifully composed melody, blends poignancy with warmth, gently resonating with listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on a rainy day—one that softly soothes the heart when you’re feeling the loneliness of the urban bustle or holding onto thoughts of someone dear.