[Heisei Love Songs] A carefully selected collection of gem-like love songs that continue to be cherished even in the Reiwa era!
From bittersweet unrequited-love songs to happy mutual-love tunes, love songs are timelessly filled with masterpieces!
They especially tend to resonate with those in the midst of romance.
In this article, we’re featuring “Heisei Love Songs”—romance tracks that were released and became hits during the Heisei era.
These are all songs that drew a lot of attention at the time, so many of you can probably sing along.
You’ll no doubt find yourself thinking, “I used to listen to this so much!” and sinking into a wave of nostalgia.
They’re sure to make for a lively karaoke session if you go with a “Heisei Love Songs only” theme, don’t you think?
Playlist
| [Heisei Love Songs] A carefully selected collection of gem-like love songs that continue to be cherished even in the Reiwa era! | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | SignMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children classic, a song about bonds between people |
| 2 | First LoveHikaru Utada |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s smash hit song “First Love”. |
| 3 | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s classic hit, a quintessential love song |
| 4 | I BELIEVETomomi Kahala |  play_arrow | A classic by Tomomi Kahala, presented by Tetsuya Komuro |
| 5 | DEPARTURESglobe |  play_arrow | A moving love song that portrays romance and a snowy landscape |
| 6 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | Summary (20 characters): A 2009 rock ballad by JUJU. A classic that sings of deep gratitude and unwavering love for a cherished person. |
| 7 | Close your eyesKen Hirai |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays deep longing for a lost love |
| 8 | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s classic sings of eternal love. |
| 9 | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | An immortal masterpiece that depicts the beauty of life and love |
| 10 | Snow BlossomMika Nakashima |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays a heartrending romance against a snowy backdrop |
| 11 | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA, the moving ballad that represents the Heisei era |
| 12 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that weaves love, with a voice that resonates in the heart |
| 13 | Just… I want to see youEXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s classic song: memories of youth and heartbreak |
| 14 | SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama |  play_arrow | A cherry blossom song by Masaharu Fukuyama themed around heartbreak |
| 15 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A quintessential Heisei-era bittersweet love song: the pain of parting and a forward-looking spirit |
| 16 | When you’re by my sideTomomi Kahala |  play_arrow | A grand love ballad, a song of gratitude and love |
| 17 | LOVE 2000hitomi |  play_arrow | hitomi’s classic song “LOVE 2000,” a masterpiece of love and courage |
| 18 | loveGen Hoshino |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s love song reflects the times |
| 19 | planetariumAi Otsuka |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s classic song that depicts a heartrending love |
| 20 | Last LoveMiliyah Kato |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice |
| 21 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A signature song by GReeeeN that sings about the importance of a partner |
| 22 | Love is…Miliyah Kato |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 23 | God of RomanceKohmi Hirose |  play_arrow | The charm of the winter classic song “LOVE LOVE LOVE” |
| 24 | LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s classic masterpiece—an exquisite love song that conveys love. |
| 25 | KanadeSukima Switch |  play_arrow | A Heisei-era masterpiece ballad that portrays the pain of parting |
| 26 | LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE |
| 27 | Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara |  play_arrow | Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit with Tetsuya Komuro returns |
| 28 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-stirring love song |
| 29 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A youthful classic by the Okinawa-born rock band MONGOL800 |
| 30 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Overcoming heartbreak and singing a song of hope |
| 31 | It always begins with rain.ASKA |  play_arrow | A classic song that uses rain as a symbol of love |
| 32 | Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda |  play_arrow | Kazumasa Oda’s signature song “Love Story Suddenly” |
| 33 | TSUNAMISouthern All Stars |  play_arrow | Southern's hit song, a masterpiece about a great love |
| 34 | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | A moving song by Shonan no Kaze that portrays love |
| 35 | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | An original masterpiece brimming with sensibility, a love song that resonates with the heart |
| 36 | loveback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s popular bittersweet love songs |
| 37 | powder snowRemioromen |  play_arrow | Remioromen’s classic winter song that sings of parting |
| 38 | Love ForeverMiliyah Kato × Shota Shimizu |  play_arrow | A sweet male-female duet resonates in the heart. |
| 39 | ONE LOVEstorm |  play_arrow | Arashi’s classic hit “Love so sweet,” a wedding staple |
| 40 | I miss you so much and want to see you.Kana Nishino |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s popular signature song, with heartbreaking lyrics about a breakup |
| 41 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | A signature song by HY that depicts the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart. |
| 42 | Love will winKAN |  play_arrow | A powerful KAN classic that conveys love and courage |
| 43 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | J-pop that depicts the beauty of the four seasons and the subtleties of love |
| 44 | I want to be your lover.Mao Abe |  play_arrow | A love song depicting Mao Abe's youth |