Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks.
No matter how old you are, being in love is always something wonderful, isn’t it?
Many men in their 40s probably had bittersweet romances in their youth and drew strength from countless love songs.
In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of nostalgic Japanese love songs popular among men in their 40s—tunes that bring back memories of those days.
Listening to these songs while recalling the feelings and moments from back then can be a great way to unwind and refresh yourself.
Be sure to check them out!
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Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (21–30)
loverSuzuki Masayuki
It was released in 1993 as Masayuki Suzuki’s 15th single.
Issued as the lead single from his sixth album, “Perfume,” it was featured in a Lawson commercial and used as the theme song for Kansai TV’s series “Suspense: Ashita no 13-shō.” It is one of Masayuki Suzuki’s signature songs.
365 daysMr.Children
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!
Recommended love songs for men in their 40s: Japanese classics and popular tracks (31–40)
LOVE PHANTOMB’z
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
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.
I can’t help wanting to see you.Gō Hiromi
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
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.
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
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.