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

Get Along Together -Because I Want to Give You My Love-Yamane Yasuhiro

Yasuhiro Yamane — Get Along Together

Released in 1993 as Yasuhiko Yamane’s second single.

It gained popularity through cable radio, winning the Best New Artist Award at the 26th Japan Cable Awards and the Best New Artist Award at the 35th Japan Record Awards.

Thanks to this song, he performed at the 45th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen in 1994.

It is a classic widely used as a wedding song at many ceremonies.

I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN

DEEN 'I Want to Steal You Away Just Like This (DEEN The Best DX)' Music Video

It was released in 1993 as DEEN’s debut single.

The song was used in an NTT DoCoMo commercial, composed by Tetsuro Oda with lyrics by Sho Uesugi of WANDS, and WANDS later recorded a self-cover.

Despite being their debut single, it became DEEN’s best-selling release and is a beloved ballad that has been sung for many years.

windNEW!Kobukuro

Kobukuro “Kaze”

This is a ballad that sets bittersweet memories recalled with the arrival of spring to a gentle melody.

Released in February 2002 as Kobukuro’s fourth major-label single, it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Ucchi Kuru!?” and also inspired the drama “A Story I’ll Never Forget.” The lyrics trace feelings for a former lover and delicate emotions, as if time gradually melts away the pain.

Its depictions of spring are superb, and it’s a masterpiece that conveys not only sadness but also the strength to look forward.

The song was performed at the 57th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2006 and has remained beloved for years.

I’d especially recommend it to men who’ve had those moments when a past love suddenly comes back to mind and their chest tightens.

You are freeNEW!CHAGE and ASKA

[MV] You are free / CHAGE and ASKA

Recut from the 16th album “RED HILL,” this is CHAGE and ASKA’s 33rd single, released in November 1993.

At the time, it was featured as the commercial song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “J.O.,” and the music video starring Hong Kong star Michelle Reis left a strong impression.

Blending urban sounds with 90s R&B and emotive choral work by 14 Karat Soul, the track is truly moving.

The lyrics, which accept a breakup by acknowledging the other person’s righteousness—a quietly adult kind of sorrow—are sure to resonate.

Because it unfolds at a relaxed tempo, you’ll want to be careful not to lag behind the rhythm, but it’s a song to sink into on a night when you want to gently soothe the pain of heartbreak.

My LifeNEW!Mr.Children

Mr.Children my life

Mr.Children, the powerhouse band that has produced countless classics and continues to lead Japan’s music scene.

This track, which closes their third album “Versus” released in 1993, is a hidden gem that was later included on the best-of album “Mr.Children 1992–1995.” Despite not being a single, it has long been cherished by fans and was even performed during their 2007 stadium tour.

The lyrics, which embrace the frustrations of everyday life and the pain of heartbreak as part of one’s own journey, really hit home.

Though it never had a flashy tie-in, Sakurai’s words—portraying down-to-earth struggles—may resonate especially with grown men who’ve tasted both the sweet and the bitter.

It’s a warm, encouraging number that helps you relax your shoulders when you’re feeling down.

Just by you being herekome kome CLUB

Just By You Being Here – Kome Kome Club (Full)

A heartwarming love song that gently wraps up gratitude for a loved one.

Released in 1992, this track was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Sugao no Mama de” and became a mega-hit, selling 2.89 million copies.

Reportedly written by Tatsuya Ishii in just 30 minutes, the song weaves not only romance but also a view of life, resulting in a piece that resonates with a wide audience.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to savor time with someone important or when your heart feels like it might break.

It’s sure to leave you with a warm feeling.

I wanted to kiss you again.NEW!B’z

I wanted to kiss you again.

This is a classic B’z ballad that portrays a heartrending love story between a man and a woman, set against the changing seasons from a summer meeting to a winter parting.

The lingering melancholy and Takahiro Matsumoto’s weeping guitar further deepen the sense of lingering regret and attachment.

Included on the album “IN THE LIFE,” released in November 1991, the song was initially a candidate to be released as a single, but was ultimately passed over because “ALONE,” which had a tie-in, was prioritized.

Even so, it remains extremely popular among fans, ranking 4th in the vote that determined the tracks for the best-of album “B’z The Best ‘Treasure’.” It’s the perfect song to sit with on a night when a fleeting moment brings back memories of a past love and tightens your chest.