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.

Playlist

Love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese hits
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s romantic rock ballad
2	Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE GReeeeN		A moving love song by MISIA and HIDE.
3	If you call it loveUru		Gentle melodies and a voice that resonates with the heart
4	Being just friends is fine.Yumiko Takahashi		The idol Yumiko Takahashi’s classic song, Memories of Love
5	CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF		Representative music of the bubble era, singing of courage and hope
6	BELIEVEMISIA		MISIA’s classic song “BELIEVE” is characterized by its high notes.
7	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		A heartrending winter love song, a classic by Mika Nakashima
8	There will be love there – A Place with Lovethe brilliant green		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, a wistful melody of love
9	Love againglobe		globe, emblematic of the 1990s, an adult love song
10	Flower of loveAimyon		“Ranman” theme song, a song of love and hope
11	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A masterpiece that portrays a heartrending love, a touching, classic ballad that resonates with the heart.
12	ClassicJUDY AND MARY		A masterpiece that sings of a bittersweet love, emotions that resonate with the heart
13	Junior SweetChara		Chara’s captivating music and the depth of her lyrics
14	God of RomanceKohmi Hirose		It became a big hit as a ski commercial jingle.
15	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		A popular single by aiko that depicts cherry blossoms and young love
16	Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai		Hirai Dai's song that sings of fateful encounters and love
17	She and TIP ON DUOMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s classic song: lightly overcoming a broken heart
18	ZUTTOMariko Nagai		A bittersweet love song, a classic by Mariko Nagai
19	Merry XmasBoA		Pure love and moving emotions in Christmas songs
20	Thank youIkimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving graduation song
21	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		A classic summer tune, an emotional song by BONNIE PINK
22	The Door to TomorrowI WiSH		I WiSH’s debut song “Ainori” became a big hit.
23	They are lovers.Chisato Moritaka		Chisato Moritaka’s theme song sings about the honest feelings of love.
24	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		A signature song written in the wake of 9/11
25	Hurry up.Ruriko Kubohisa		The appeal of Rumiko Kubo’s signature song “Haya kushite yo (Hurry Up)”
26	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro		Namie Amuro’s signature song—an epic and beautiful masterpiece
27	My Sweet Darlin’Hitomi Yaida		A song that gained popularity as the tune in a digital camera commercial
28	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		My Little Lover’s classic songs are easy to sing.
29	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming classic that conveys love and gratitude
30	Things that have formKo Shibasaki		Ko Shibasaki's moving ballad resonates with the heart.
31	A gentle feelingChara		A classic hit song that became hugely popular as a Shiseido commercial tune
32	PRIDEMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s smash hit song “Pride”
33	A Bouquet of Kisses in the RainMiki Imai		Miki Imai's famous song, composed by KAN
34	for a long timeKiroro		Song of Youth hits a million!
35	DEPARTURESglobe		A winter love song, globe’s big hit
36	Tomorrow, when spring comesTakako Matsu		Takako Matsu’s classic song that sings of youthful memories
37	planetariumAi Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s poignant romantic ballad masterpiece
38	For the momentEvery Little Thing		First-ever Oricon No. 1 achieved with a Morinaga commercial song
39	My lover is Santa ClausYumi Matsutoya		A quintessential Christmas song, a masterpiece by Yuming
40	Together…MAX		MAX’s popular ballad, a classic that ranks second in sales
41	366 daysHY		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
42	Moon DropsRUI		A bittersweet love ballad likened to the moonlight, a smash hit
43	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A heartwarming song about feelings for someone far away
44	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic hits are still going strong in the Reiwa era and are popular for karaoke.
45	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyon’s “Marigold” is a masterpiece.
46	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		A classic song that depicts youthful love through the four seasons.
47	First LoveHikaru Utada		A coming-of-age song that depicts the bittersweet memories of first love
48	romantic feelingsNanae Aikawa		A classic song that sings of Nanase Aikawa’s heartrending feelings of love.
49	I’m only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro		A woman's bittersweet feelings as she changes herself for love
50	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A song where an encounter with love makes the heart shine
51	LOVE 2000hitomi		A famous song that sings of love and hope for a new century, stirring deep emotion.
52	Song of LoveKumi Koda		Kumi Koda’s heartrending love song resonates with the heart.
53	Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama		Miho Nakayama and WANDS' smash hit song
54	Slow motionAkina Nakamori		A bittersweet first-love song at the beach
55	AutomaticHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada's classic 'First Love,' the brilliance of youth
56	Gentle RainKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic song that portrays urban loneliness and love
57	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Theme song of a popular drama hits No. 1 for three consecutive weeks
58	StoryAI		A heartwarming classic that sings of love for someone special
59	spoiled childAi Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s third single, a hit song
60	Love so sweetstorm		A classic hit by Arashi, a youthful song that gently sings of romantic feelings
61	LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE		A smash hit by DREAMS COME TRUE