Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks.

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

It’s a love song by Dai Hirai about a fateful encounter.

The track portrays the miracle and gratitude of meeting the one person in a vast world and walking through life together.

It gently sings of irreplaceable love blossoming in everyday calm, carried by a soothing acoustic sound.

Released in September 2020, the song is included on the album “Life Goes On” and gained attention as the theme for the Mynavi Wedding commercial.

It’s a piece that reminds you of the blessing of having a partner by your side.

Anxious LipsT-BOLAN

Anxious Lips

T-BOLAN, who rose to popularity in the ’90s with their straight-ahead rock sound.

Among their songs lies a hidden gem that captures the delicate side of love.

This track portrays a protagonist swayed by lingering anxiety and jealousy toward their lover.

Afraid that putting it into words might break the relationship, all they can do is hold on tightly—a clumsy kind of love that, paired with Arashi Moritomo’s husky vocals, really hits you in the heart.

The song appears on their fifth album, LOOZ, released in December 1993.

The way it shifts from a reggae-tinged rhythm into a driving rock sound in the chorus is incredibly cool to listen to.

On a night when a shadow falls over your relationship, this song will let you deeply relate to that frustrating, conflicted feeling.

LOVE PHANTOMB’z

B’z / LOVE PHANTOM

It was released in 1995 as B’z’s 18th single.

Serving as the lead single from their eighth album, LOOSE, it was chosen as the theme song for TV Asahi’s drama The X-Files (Season 1).

The song was a million-seller, and its lyrics are said to have been written with the image of an unusual protagonist’s love—such as Frankenstein or Dracula—in mind.

HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel Honey Smile Tour

It was released in 1998 as L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s 10th single.

Among L’Arc’s singles, it holds the record for the highest sales and became their first million-selling track.

Used as the CM song for “NTT Personal Kansai” and the ending theme for the TBS program “Super Soccer,” it is one of L’Arc’s signature songs.

365 daysMr.Children

Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

This is a gem of a love song that straightforwardly sings about the feelings that grow each day for someone special.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s emotionally rich vocals, along with the warm tones of piano and strings that seep into the heart, gently envelop the listener.

Like a letter filled with a year’s worth of gratitude and love, this work is a quintessential Mr.

Children ballad.

Included on the December 2010 album “SENSE,” it has also earned support as a staple at wedding receptions.

If you hear this song—pledging unwavering love—sung at karaoke, women will surely feel a deep sense of reassurance and joy!

I can't help wanting to see you.Hiromi Go

[Official] Hiromi Go “Aitakute Shikatanai” Music Video - In celebration of release on streaming services -

It was released in 1995 as Hiromi Go’s 67th single.

Issued as the third installment of his ballad trilogy, the song was used in an Asahi Life Insurance commercial.

At the 28th Japan Cable Awards, it received the Excellence Award for Cable Music, and it remains one of Hiromi Go’s most popular ballads.

StrongerEXILE

EXILE / Stronger (Full Ver. / Official Video)

It was released in 2010 as EXILE’s 34th single.

The song was used as the theme for the Toho-distributed film “THE LAST MESSAGE: Umizaru” and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a track without dance, focusing solely on vocals.

The lyrics are entirely in Japanese, making it a captivating song to listen to.